A clever novel-within-a-novel, "written" by Venery protagonist Javier Landes under the pen name Gil Rafael, The Voyages of Trueblood Cay is an epic queer nautical fantasy filled with ancient lore, slow-burn romance, and mythical adventure.
Pelippé Trueblood, a nineteen-year-old mariner descended from giant shipbuilders, is chosen for a legendary quest: embark on a dangerous voyage across chartless seas to locate the mythical Tree of Life.
Joining his crew is Fen il-Kheir?a brooding, dangerous kheiron (a centaur-like shapeshifter) with a dark past he cannot outrun. Unwillingly bound together, Trueblood and Fen must navigate stormy waters, ancient prophecies, and a growing passion that neither anticipated.
Featuring giant shipbuilders, flying horses, and rich mythical worldbuilding, this standalone fantasy can be enjoyed as a companion to the Venery series or as an independent adventure.
