Brigands & Breadknives

by Travis Baldree · 2025

When veteran bookseller Fern grows weary of the quiet routine of her shop, she packs up and moves to the bustling city of Thune, setting up shop beside a long‑absent friend’s coffeehouse. She hopes a fresh start and a bit of renovation will chase away the ennui, but life proves far messier than a fresh coat of paint. One drunken night, Fern awakens far from home alongside a legendary warrior, a chaos‑goblin imprisoned for its love of silverware, and a pounding hangover. Together they must fend off a parade of rogues eager to claim the goblin’s bounty, while Fern confronts the parts of herself she’s long neglected. In this cozy‑fantasy adventure, humor, heart, and a touch of chaos blend as Fern discovers that fixing a life isn’t a one‑time project—it’s a journey worth fighting for.