Denali Reese has fled his comfortable home in the most advanced outpost on a newly colonized planet to seek fame and adventure. When he becomes the manager of a side show strong man who he helps to be successful in hero contests, Denali wrestles with how un-heroic he feels…until he’s caught up in deadly political machinations around a local kingdom and some intelligent dragons. He can only survive with his wits and a little help from his new friends. If they can get to him in time.