Trapped

The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 5

By: Kevin Hearne

Narrated by: Luke Daniels

Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

In the fifth novel in the New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles, two-thousand-year-old Druid Atticus O’Sullivan will at last bind a new Druid to protect the earth—but first he must go toe-to-toe with the Roman god Bacchus, the Norse pantheon, and an ancient vampire, all hell-bent on ensuring his demise.

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

The downside to faking your own death is that people tend to get upset when they find out they’ve been had. In Atticus O’Sullivan’s case, they’re upset enough to come after him to make sure he dies for real this time. Yet he can’t remain in hiding anymore: He has to bind his apprentice, Granuaile, to the earth so that she can become the first new Druid in centuries.

But the Roman god Bacchus wants mortal revenge for a slight against him, and he proceeds to act on the principle that Atticus should hate his life until it can be ended. Members of the Norse pantheon aren’t particularly pleased with Atticus either—especially one who had languished in darkness, slowly going mad, and is now free to work his mischief again.

On top of that, an ancient vampire, who’d like to remove Atticus and Granuaile as threats to his kind, is working on his own plan for their destruction.

Forced to work at the base of Mount Olympus, Atticus and Granuaile must survive the three-month process of her binding and escape the many traps set for them. It’s fortunate that they have Oberon the Irish Wolfhound on their side—but is one good dog going to be enough to see them through it?

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

©2012 Random House Audio (P)2012 Kevin Hearne

Critic reviews

"It may be possible that Hearne and Atticus are the logical heir to Butcher and Dresden." (SFFWorld)

“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)

Atticus, Oberon and Granuaile at it again

Another great book in the Iron Druid series! Will Atticus get the chance to bind Granuaile to the earth and make another Druid or do the gods have other plans? Awesome fun!

I'm listening to the series....again.

There are not many books I can read twice. THIS series is so wonderful that I can't stop listening to it. It makes me LOL, hold my breath and sad when the story is over. I've already marked on my calendar when the next book is scheduled to be released. I purchased the first 2 books in the series when Audible had a 2 for 1 deal (Thanks Audible) and I have fallen in love with the characters. This is a fun book to read and the narrator is AMAZING! I now have to find other books he has read.

I highly recommend this series! I can't say enough about how great it is!! Keep them coming Mr. Hearne (make sure to check out his website).

A minor annoyance

What did you love best about Trapped?

Oberon. Always the best. Atticus and Oberon are great together. I do miss the previous places that they lived in, the Widow, Coyote, the bookstore.

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

Oberon. Absolutely.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. It took me a while to finish because I unexpectedly found myself annoyed by Granuaile. Doesn't seem to be the proper attitude for a learner, more a brat.

Good laughs and great story.

Overall I only gave it 4 stars because of the swearing. The English language is vast why not use it.

Loved it!

As much as I love the Iron Druid Chronicles, I'm so happy to see the story return, to it's Celtic Roots! An epic culmination of the stories thus far that continues to build, I'd highly recommend this novel to anyone!

Kevin Hearn is brilliant, and Luke Daniels rocks!

Would have given 5 stars overall, but the vulger language, while not unappreciated, felt forced. could have done with more inuendo rather than blunt force. But a genius story in ever book!

Great listen

Luke Daniels makes Kevin Hearne's words come to life and they both grab you by the throat and haul you right into the middle of the story.

Favorite So Far!

My favorite so far in the series. Trapped is refreshing, exciting, and hilarious. I can’t wait for more.

Another "Can't put it down" from Kevin Hearne

Would you listen to Trapped again? Why?

No, as I do not really re-read books.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Trapped?

When Granuelle and Atticus final can realize their love and are no longer bound to ignore it.

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

Oberon

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

Almost all moments were moving in some way. It was written that well.

Any additional comments?

Brava Kevin Hearne!

These books have been a very enjoyable listen. I would definately listen again. Luke Daniels is a perfect narrator.