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Travis Baldree
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Travis Baldree
About this listen
First loves. Second-hand books. Epic adventures.
Viv’s career with the renowned mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk – so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it. What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do?
Spending her hours at a struggling bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted. Even though it may be exactly what she needs. Still, adventure isn’t far away. A suspicious traveller in grey, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.
Sometimes, right things happen at the wrong time. Sometimes, what we need isn’t what we seek. And sometimes, we find ourselves in the stories we experience together.
Set twenty years before the events of Legends & Lattes, Bookshops & Bonedust is a standalone cosy fantasy by BookTok sensation Travis Baldree about the power of good bookshops, great friends and the unexpected choices along the way. Narrated by Travis Baldree.
©2023 Travis Baldree (P)2023 Macmillan Publishers International LimitedCritic Reviews
'Baldree introduces some delightful new characters and reprises others. He draws from a universe of gnomes, elves, skeletons, and other species and provides a perfect voice for each.' - AudioFile
'It's the rare prequel that beautifully adds depth, power, and love to the lore. This is a book for those who were once young and pulled between fighting the world with all they had...or curling up in a dusty bookshop with a good story' - J. R. Dawson
'What I love about Travis Baldree is that set against an epic world of adventure, he writes about the small victories that make life worthwhile. Bookshops & Bonedust does this and it is glorious.' - Ben Aaronovitch
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- Robert n.
- 02-09-2024
Enjoyable cozy fantasy and fab prequel
Loved this follow up to Legends and Lattes.
The narrator (& author) has the perfect tone and cadence that matches the story’s tone perfectly.
The book is witty, sweet, amusing and interesting. 10/10
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- Courtney
- 09-12-2023
He's done it again!
Another fantastic cosy adventure with Viv and a band of unexpected friends. I loved this so hard, everything from the summer romance to the sword fights. This prequel is exactly what I was hoping for, it was sweet and fun with a few old faces thrown into the mix. What a joy to read and I hope that the epilogue will bring forth a new story to devour.
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- dragonlover_11
- 20-11-2023
Friendship. Sword fights. Bittersweet.
Incredibly well written & The narration is brilliant. I loved diving into Viv’s life again and all the emotions that came with.
Mr Baldree has again left me with the void that only comes after a brilliant story, hoping for a third.
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- Andree Stephens
- 16-11-2023
A sublime surprise
This was a random choice, knew nothing of the author or the book, and I was delighted. Beautifully written, wonderful characters and setting, and a very moving discovery of friendships.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-11-2023
a wonderful story
absolutely devoured this book. a gorgeous, cosy read, with just the right amount of action and romance. Travis Baldree is fast becoming an author I really enjoy. thank you!
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- Melissa
- 12-01-2024
Loved the narrator! And the story.
I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this, so I thought I’d listen instead of buying the physical book. I was so wrong! It was FABULOUS! The author/narrator does a great job and the story and characters are brilliant, I loved satchel, I was hoping he’d be in the next one but I don’t think so.
I’ve just finished this and about to get the next one on Audible!
Do yourself a favour and listen!!
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- KatyaSvetlana
- 09-02-2024
Brilliant
A brilliant prequel to Legends & Lattes, this is the kind of feel-good book I love for when reality is a pain and I need a positive escape. Viv is an incredibly likeable character and the found family dynamic is so sweet. Travis has a very versatile voice and manages to make each character stand out during conversation. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy and a happy ending.
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- willhameena
- 13-11-2023
Waiting
I loved the first book. This book was equally amazing. And now I wait for the next instalment. Hopefully it will be soon
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-11-2023
Loved it
Loved it, the story, the performance, all of it! Look forward to hearing more from Travis
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- Nola J Pearce
- 28-11-2023
I love this as much as I loved Legends & Lattes
Thank you Travis Baldree for another wonderful, adventuresome, and happy tale. I was so excited for this release and you delivered. I love your whole style including your perfect and cosy narration. Can’t wait for the next!
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