Tag: Legends & Lattes

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by Travis Baldree, in “Legends & Lattes” (Cryptid Press, 2022); audiobook read by Travis Baldree (Macmillan Digital Audio, 2022)

Fantasy short story prequel to Legends & Lattes, included with the first novel. While expanding on Viv’s jaded mercenary background, this mostly just confirms what has already been established (though also that Baldree’s skillset more naturally encompasses character dynamics than action scenes).

Legends & Lattes

by Travis Baldree (Cryptid Press, 2022); audiobook read by Travis Baldree (Macmillan Digital Audio, 2022)

A gentle ‘what happens afterwards’ alternative to the standard cut and thrust of quest fantasy. Baldree employs magic sparingly—almost allegorically—while crafting characters for whom the epic journey is day-to-day life and the search for happiness. It all works surprisingly well.