Dark Horse

Laz finds himself trapped in New Orleans as the most catastrophic hurricane in history bears down on the city, but this storm carries a supernatural fury that defies all natural explanation. While residents flee for their lives, he becomes entangled in a deadly contest of wits with Loki, the Norse trickster god, whose machinations threaten far more than wind and rain. Forced to forge uneasy alliances with former adversaries, Laz must navigate divine deception and mortal peril as he searches for a way to combat both the god's schemes and the monstrous force driving the hurricane itself.

Travis Baldree delivers a masterful performance that captures the sweltering tension of New Orleans under siege while bringing distinct personality to each character in Laz's expanding circle of allies and enemies. His pacing builds expertly through the mounting supernatural crisis, using vocal inflection to heighten the cat-and-mouse dynamic between protagonist and trickster deity. Baldree's smooth narration allows listeners to fully absorb the intricate mythological elements woven throughout the urban fantasy setting, while his natural storytelling rhythm makes the eight-hour runtime feel effortlessly engaging.