Description
From Death to One Man’s Unexpected Adventure in a New World
Russel Hoddle was twenty-two and dying of cancer—until he wasn’t.
One moment he’s on his deathbed, the next he wakes in a sunlit field, his illness gone, his body whole, and lying beside him is a massive sword straight out of his favorite games and anime. With newfound strength and skills he doesn’t fully understand, Russel is thrust into a world called Abaskim—a land of magic, monsters, and opportunity.
His first test comes in the form of a bright purple dragon—the size of a bus. Terrified, he tries to run…until instinct, or perhaps fate, takes over. One swing later, the dragon’s head is gone, and Russel has earned the attention of Lord Corbett Borthwell, the city-state leader of Sardasan. The reward? A feast, gold, and a wife—Bethsabe Borthwell, the lord’s determined youngest daughter.
But life in Abaskim isn’t just about dragons and feasts. Russel joins the Adventuring Guild, discovers his unusual Class—Blade Aficionado—and learns that adventure is just the beginning. With a gaudy set of dragon-scale armor, a supportive mage-wife, and a manor house in need of repair, he must navigate quests, guild politics, and the strange rules of this new world…all while figuring out what it really means to be a hero.
Filled with humor, action, and a healthy dose of absurdity, perfect for fans of isekai adventures, fantasy RPGs, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of swinging a sword against impossible odds.
Russel Hoddle was twenty-two and dying of cancer—until he wasn’t.
One moment he’s on his deathbed, the next he wakes in a sunlit field, his illness gone, his body whole, and lying beside him is a massive sword straight out of his favorite games and anime. With newfound strength and skills he doesn’t fully understand, Russel is thrust into a world called Abaskim—a land of magic, monsters, and opportunity.
His first test comes in the form of a bright purple dragon—the size of a bus. Terrified, he tries to run…until instinct, or perhaps fate, takes over. One swing later, the dragon’s head is gone, and Russel has earned the attention of Lord Corbett Borthwell, the city-state leader of Sardasan. The reward? A feast, gold, and a wife—Bethsabe Borthwell, the lord’s determined youngest daughter.
But life in Abaskim isn’t just about dragons and feasts. Russel joins the Adventuring Guild, discovers his unusual Class—Blade Aficionado—and learns that adventure is just the beginning. With a gaudy set of dragon-scale armor, a supportive mage-wife, and a manor house in need of repair, he must navigate quests, guild politics, and the strange rules of this new world…all while figuring out what it really means to be a hero.
Filled with humor, action, and a healthy dose of absurdity, perfect for fans of isekai adventures, fantasy RPGs, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of swinging a sword against impossible odds.
Book Details
Format
Kindle
Pages
234 pages
Language
English
Published
Dec 1, 2025