Travis Lee

Biography

Travis Lee lived in Wuhan, China for two years. He currently resides in the States.

Where to find Travis Lee online

Website: http://www.travis-lee.org
Twitter: @TL1138
Facebook: Facebook profile

Books

The Homeless Man and the Stranger
You set the price! Words: 11,940. Language: English. Published: May 30, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary
From a homeless man's chance encounter with a suicidal businessman to a lifelong wanderer's last drink, this collection of short stories from Travis Lee (author of The Seven Year Laowai) also contains Diving (previously published by Fourth & Sycamore) and The Traveler (previously published by Dual Coast Magazine), as well as never-before seen stories like A Drink before Victory and Bomber Men.
Tear·Sin
Price: $1.50 USD. Words: 18,500. Language: English. Published: October 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
When the legendary knight, Ganton the Unburnt, betrays the Order to join the trans-oceanic slave trade, a young knight named Tyrsan stows away on a slave ship to stop him.
The Seven Year Laowai
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 8,760. Language: American English. Published: October 12, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Literature » Literary, Fiction » Biographical
An ESL teacher's recollections of the seven years he spent teaching English in Wuhan, China. From the alcoholism which led him there to the nasty power games that pushed him out, The Seven Year Laowai provides an unflinching look at the lives of ESL teachers in the smoggy never-never land of Wuhan, China.
The Journey through Nanking
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,030. Language: English. Published: April 21, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
"Mama! Mama!" Among gunfire. The smell of death. It is December, 1937. The Chinese capital is a bombed wreck. A young girl has become separated from her family, and with the help of her spirit-guide, she must find her way through the warzone. Set against her are the Japanese soldiers, and a far greater horror who stalks her through the ruins.
Grandpa & Henry
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 34,500. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Adventure » General
After his grandfather falls ill, an orphan boy must learn how to fend for himself in a strange city.

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