Hounded

The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1

By: Kevin Hearne

Narrated by: Luke Daniels

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

The first novel in the Iron Druid Chronicles - introducing a cool, new, funny urban fantasy hero

Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, lives peacefully in Arizona, running an occult bookshop and shape-shifting in his spare time to hunt with his Irish wolfhound. His neighbors and customers think that this handsome, tattooed Irish dude is about twenty-one years old - when in actuality, he’s twenty-one centuries old. Not to mention: He draws his power from the earth, possesses a sharp wit, and wields an even sharper magical sword known as Fragarach, the Answerer.

Unfortunately, a very angry Celtic god wants that sword, and he’s hounded Atticus for centuries. Now the determined deity has tracked him down, and Atticus will need all his power - plus the help of a seductive goddess of death, his vampire and werewolf team of attorneys, a bartender possessed by a Hindu witch, and some good old-fashioned luck of the Irish - to kick some Celtic arse and deliver himself from evil.

Don’t miss any of Kevin Hearne’s phenomenal Iron Druid Chronicles novels:
Hounded | Hexed | Hammered | Tricked | Trapped | Hunted | Shattered | Staked

©2011 by Kevin Hearne. (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Hearne, a self-professed comic-book nerd, has turned his love of awesome dudes whacking mightily at evil villains into a superb urban fantasy debut.” (Publishers Weekly)

“A page-turning and often laugh-out-loud funny caper through a mix of the modern and the mythic.” (Ari Marmell, author of The Warlord’s Legacy)

“Kevin Hearne breathes new life into old myths, creating a world both eerily familiar and startlingly original.” (Nicole Peeler, author of Tempest Rising)

Liked it!!

This one has a lot to offer. It is a humorous monster story that isn't silly or stupid - just has a kind of pleasant clean humor that makes you laugh. Lots of fun, and the narrator is fantastic.

Love the dog

I love the narrator's version of the dog in this series. Its the part that stuck with me the most. I hope that in later books he gets more dialogue. The rest of the book is quite good, although the age thing is a little poorly managed. As long as you do not take it all too seriously this series is good entertainment.

I never knew Druids could be so hot!

Would you consider the audio edition of Hounded to be better than the print version?

This was a totally enjoyable book. Can't wait to get the next one in the series.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Oberon, who is a dog. A dog that talked to his master. Hilarious!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Loved the parts of the book when Atticus and Oberon were conversing.

Any additional comments?

I totally recommend this book!

Dresden revised

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes. well written, well performed.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Hounded?

The dog, Oberon, always made me smile.

Which character – as performed by Luke Daniels – was your favorite?

Oberon

Any additional comments?

If you loved the Dresden Files like I did then you'll enjoy this series. Its creatively unique with a similar feel and the characters, antagonists and allies alike, could be interchangeable. If you're craving more Dresden then give this series a listen, I think your cravings will be sated.

Fun, easy listening story

The narrator was enjoyable, the characters were entertaining and the plot was enjoyable. And easy listening story that several times had me laughing.

Fantastic

I cant say enough about this book... I thought it was innovative and very well done!!!
I am not sure what else to say.. I could go on and on... but truly it would take weeks ... my husband and I really enjoyed listening to this book

Surprisingly Funny

Hounded is a good story and a funny one. Reaching into the Celtic myths and bringing them to life, it makes it almost believable.

Better Late Than Never

Move over Harry Dresden. I always thought the Dresden Files was the best in class of the mage/magic urban fantasy genre. Fooled by book covers that appeared to promise steamy romance, I skipped the Iron Druid Chronicles. Now, I find myself embarrassingly late to the party. Not unlike going to a movie that everyone else saw 6 months ago. I hate having regrets, but this is one I can do something about.

Very entertaining

I was not too sure about getting this title but it was recommended for people with my reading tastes so I tried it. I am so glad that I did. This book was great fun. The narrator suited the characters, especially Oberon, the dog. Think Scooby Doo and you have an idea of how he sounded. I laughed out loud at times while listening. Loved it!

A Dashing Druid!

This was a great surprise for me. It was recommended because I LOVE Jim Butcher and it was a really fun book. A refreshingly original concept with a wonderful hero. Atticus is a Druid who is over 2000 years old but is blending into society in Arizona. He owns a new age store and sells medicinal herbs and brews a mean tea. There is a plethora of wonderful characters and a terrific Irish Wolfhound that steals the show. I am thrilled to have discovered this series with a few books already out because I would have hated to wait for the next installment.