The Flames Of The Phoenix by Adam K. Watts

Brian Elliot is nobody special; an ordinary cook in an all-night diner. His life changes when he finds himself transported to a world full of magic and strange, mythical creatures.

Persecuted by an unknown enemy and aided by a mysterious ally, Brian must find a way to survive a situation he doesn’t understand. Fortunately, he befriends a mercenary along the way who helps him to stay alive while he tries to unravel the mystery.

But how can he find the answers when he doesn’t even understand the questions? Is he just a pawn, or does he have a more important role to play?

An epic fantasy adventure, 'The Flames Of The Phoenix' is the first book in The Chronicles of Sélanados series by Adam Watts.