LEGENDS & LATTES A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes

Taking a break from narrating other authors’ audiobooks, Travis Baldree narrates his own debut fantasy. Viv, a fierce orc warrior, has decided to retire. She has discovered coffee, a gnomish delicacy, and she wants to open a café in Thune, a city where no one has heard of the beverage. Baldree has created a delightful set of characters. He introduces the motley crew of disparate creatures that become involved with the café enterprise. Using a variety of accents, he captures the cosmopolitan character of Thune. His vivid presentation of the flavors and smells of the café makes it easy to savor the scenes that take place there. Baldree attentively differentiates even the minor characters in this world, perhaps hinting at sequels to come. J.E.M. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2023 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2022]