Hunted

The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 6

By: Kevin Hearne

Narrated by: Luke Daniels

Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

In the sixth novel in the New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles, two-thousand-year-old Druid Atticus O’Sullivan finds himself the target of two goddesses of the hunt and a trickster god determined to unleash the apocalypse.

“[Kevin] Hearne is a terrific storyteller with a great snarky wit. . . . Neil Gaiman’s American Gods meets Jim Butcher’s Harry Dresden.”—SFFWorld

For someone who’s been alive for two thousand years, Atticus O’Sullivan is a pretty fast runner. Good thing, because he’s being chased by not one but two goddesses of the hunt—Artemis and Diana—for messing with one of their own. Dodging their slings and arrows, Atticus, Granuaile, and his wolfhound, Oberon, are making a mad dash across modern-day Europe to seek help from a friend of the Tuatha Dé Danann. His usual magical option of shifting planes is blocked, so instead of playing hide-and-seek, the game plan is . . . run like hell.

Crashing the pantheon marathon is the Norse god Loki. Killing Atticus is the only loose end he needs to tie up before unleashing Ragnarok—AKA the Apocalypse. Atticus and Granuaile have to outfox the Olympians and contain the god of mischief if they want to go on living—and still have a world to live in.

Don’t miss any of The Iron Druid Chronicles:
HOUNDED | HEXED | HAMMERED | TRICKED | TRAPPED | HUNTED | SHATTERED | STAKED | SCOURGED | BESIEGED

©2013 Kevin Hearne (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Celtic mythology and an ancient Druid with modern attitude mix it up in the Arizona desert in this witty new fantasy series.” (Kelly Meding, author of Chimera)

“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)

Oberon Rules

I love that dog! I don't know exactly where to start so much happens and a significant amount of new facts come out. Much of the story is about stalling Ragnarok and the mounting problems with the Olympians. Very enjoyable.

beginning of the end

I was severely disappointed in the chapters written from Granuaile's point of view usually I have no problem with multi POV written stories but the chapters from Granuaile's just seemed to forced and extremely boring. Knowing the next book has even more of them has me second guessing continuing this series. The interactions between Atticus and Oberon were what kept me coming back for the previous books. I only hope the author realized this and fixed it for book 8 and 9.

Iron druid novel that just keeps getting better!

This book had me enthralled with the first chapter. I had to finish it, couldn't stop listening.

Great addition to the series

Hunted was a definite treat. Fast paced and incredibly exciting, it’s a great addition to the series.

The plot was very exciting, with several twists that were freaking unbelievable. I promise you’ll be at the edge of your seat while reading/listening. The beginning was one of the best in the whole series and I teared up by what happened at the beginning and around 1/3 in. I’m glad we were able to see some emotional pain from Atticus. Don’t get me wrong, I love that the series is lighthearted, but you cannot live 2000+ years without some pain and I’m glad we saw some of that.

I think the book had problems with pacing though. There was so much running around at the beginning – I was so tired on their behalf…I just kept thinking ‘can you please rest a bit?’ – that the end fell a bit flat. I did like it better than the last one because we saw some two very emotional scenes and I think that’s been missing from the series.

It was great to have Granuaile’s POV. It gave me a different perspective on Atticus’ character and it was interesting to see her take on being a Druid. Also, I loved how kick-ass she’s become! She’s definitely holding her own. One thing that bothered me about her character was her penchant to play the disapproving Mommy when men were making off-color jokes. None of the jokes were malicious so I didn’t like her role as ‘defender of womanhood.’ It made her seem like she had a stick up you know what.

As usual, Luke Daniels was awesome. He can do the accents, women’s voices, the serious parts, the funny ones. This is definitely one of the best series in audio out there. If you’ve never listened to an audiobook and are curious, please try this one out. You will thank me for the recommendation.

Great Story Continues....

Would you listen to Hunted: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 6 again? Why?

Yes. I enjoy the story (much as I thought I wouldn't).

Who was your favorite character and why?

Not just one...it can be Oberon, Atticus, etc. depending on what's happening in the story at that time. I guess that's a compliment to the writer.

Which scene was your favorite?

Way too many!!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I did, the minute you used the "F" word. I was impressed with how well the book was written and the characters articulated their thoughts and feelings without having to do that type of cursing, and then it started a little in this book and carried on in Book 7 and 8, which I did not like at all.

Any additional comments?

I think the writer was doing very well getting all thoughts and feelings across to the reader without having to use curse words (i.e. the "F" word), but it seems Mr. Hearne has decided to go the easy route since there are plenty of words that can be used instead of "F....".

Great read.

I really enjoyed the narration and the fact that the book is unabridged. worth the listen.

Great book .... Wonderful narrator

Any additional comments?

Love this series and the narrator. What a great story teller. You can't go wrong purchasing the entire series. Luke Daniels brings the characters alive and his voice for Oberon (the dog) is priceless. Start with the first book and don't miss a single one they are all good.

fabulous book!

wonderful as all the others. Kevin Hearne is one of the best writers out there.

edge of my seat the entire ride!

Our story picks up right where Trapped left off and listening to the narration of Luke Daniels provided an addictive tale that had me biting my nails, shedding a tear and wondering how Atticus would get them out of this mess. Aside from the hunt, Atticus has to worry about the Norse god Loki who seeks Atticus’s death to unleash the end times known as Ragnarok. Prevented from accessing Tuatha Dé Danann our trio will have to outrun and outwit them all.

We got to enjoy more time with Oberon and much to my delight there were plenty of scenes written from Granuaile’s POV, a trend I hope continues. Hearne slew my heart wide-open as we lose someone dear to us. To make matters worse twists and turns left me reeling. We learn about the Forest of Hearne, which had me pausing to learn more about the folklore behind it.

Action packed with loads of secondary characters, elementals and curious creatures I delighted in listening to Luke Daniels create voices for not only the gods, but others. Brilliantly done, I could see these characters spring to life and proving once again that Hearne and Daniels are beautifully matched. I loved the author’s portrayal of Artemis and Diana from the modern nods to their attire and the gods’ stories.

Atticus continues to amaze me and even when he would like to sit down and weep, he manages to prove what a badass Druid he is. Hunted provided a mix of emotions, darkness, and light. I loved Atticus’ snark, quips, and ability to find humor in the most dangerous of situations. He really is a smartass. He along with Oberon and Garnuaile amuse me with their movie quotes and nods to all things geeky that I adore.

Hearne’s humor combined with his easy flowing storytelling and unique take on lore, gods, and supernatural creatures allowed me to become completely caught up in the hunt and I devoured this audio in a single day.

I loved the ending in which Atticus fulfills an overdue promise to Oberon. It was hilarious and touching. I am excited to learn more.

As an added bonus, the audiobook contains the novella, Two Ravens, and One Crow. Events take place six years into Garnuaile’s training and between the novels, Tricked and Trapped but also help to tie up some loose ends from Hammered. As a fan of the Morrigan and baseball, I loved this tale. Filled with laughter, angry gods, and a naked Morriga. I loved spending additional time in this world.

This book is everything I look for . . .

I would whole heartedly recommend this book. This book has everything I look for to like a book. It has an intriguing storyline, it has really loveable characters, it has an abundeance of action toward a goal, and really great sounding narrator. Who could ask for more? Well I could, I'm so looking forward to the next book. The ending here really shocked me and I have to find out how this goes. Come on Kevin, when's the next book coming out?