
Guarding Gus
Karryn Nagel
Who knew that a simple trip to the hardware store could change your fate forever…
The newly confirmed existence of magical creatures hadn’t really affected Nico. He had more on his mind, like his transition and his job guarding bonsai. That was until his chance meeting with Brant, a veteran who dreams of opening a bakery truck. The mismatched duo strike up an unexpected friendship when they discover an abandoned baby gargoyle, Gustopher.
The men set off on a tumultuous adventure to protect their charge and reunite with its rightful owner. It’s tricky to care for a rare animal, even among magickind. What do gargoyles eat, anyway? Not to mention how do they deal with skin that turns to stone or flying off after every distraction. Enter Remi, an eccentric vampire obsessed with cheese, who seems to know more than he’s willing to say about Gus’s kind.
Can Nico and Brant brave the gangsters, vampires, NHL champions, and the trials of foster parenthood to find where Gus belongs? Will they be able to give Gus up if they do?
Guarding Gus is a cozy, urban fantasy of unlikely friendships, magical creatures, and how acceptance can make your world brighter and stronger. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Cursed Cocktails, and Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series.
This book is intended for adults, but can also be enjoyed by teenagers 13-18. The themes are positive masculinity, chosen family, friendship, and adoption.
Duration - 4h.
Author - Karryn Nagel.
Narrator - Andre Santana.
Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2023 Karryn Nagel ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Karryn Nagel
André Santana
The Gus Chronicles
Promise Press
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
Who knew that a simple trip to the hardware store could change your fate forever… The newly confirmed existence of magical creatures hadn’t really affected Nico. He had more on his mind, like his transition and his job guarding bonsai. That was until his chance meeting with Brant, a veteran who dreams of opening a bakery truck. The mismatched duo strike up an unexpected friendship when they discover an abandoned baby gargoyle, Gustopher. The men set off on a tumultuous adventure to protect their charge and reunite with its rightful owner. It’s tricky to care for a rare animal, even among magickind. What do gargoyles eat, anyway? Not to mention how do they deal with skin that turns to stone or flying off after every distraction. Enter Remi, an eccentric vampire obsessed with cheese, who seems to know more than he’s willing to say about Gus’s kind. Can Nico and Brant brave the gangsters, vampires, NHL champions, and the trials of foster parenthood to find where Gus belongs? Will they be able to give Gus up if they do? Guarding Gus is a cozy, urban fantasy of unlikely friendships, magical creatures, and how acceptance can make your world brighter and stronger. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Cursed Cocktails, and Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. This book is intended for adults, but can also be enjoyed by teenagers 13-18. The themes are positive masculinity, chosen family, friendship, and adoption. Duration - 4h. Author - Karryn Nagel. Narrator - Andre Santana. Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025. Copyright - © 2023 Karryn Nagel ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:11
Dedication
Duration:00:00:26
Content Warnings
Duration:00:00:32
Treasure Hunt Map
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 1
Duration:00:05:08
Chapter 2
Duration:00:10:03
Chapter 3
Duration:00:06:44
Chapter 4
Duration:00:11:37
Chapter 5
Duration:00:21:55
Chapter 6
Duration:00:21:17
Chapter 7
Duration:00:12:29
Chapter 8
Duration:00:20:05
Chapter 9
Duration:00:08:34
Chapter 10
Duration:00:10:21
Chapter 11
Duration:00:26:53
Chapter 12
Duration:00:06:01
Chapter 13
Duration:00:13:19
Chapter 14
Duration:00:07:31
Chapter 15
Duration:00:06:34
Chapter 16
Duration:00:13:57
Chapter 17
Duration:00:11:00
Chapter 18
Duration:00:08:28
Epilogue
Duration:00:08:18
Acknowledgements
Duration:00:00:52
Book 2 sneak peek
Duration:00:07:43
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:27