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)

Wonderful

What made the experience of listening to Trapped the most enjoyable?

That the Iron Druid did get to finish training a new druid, while holding off his love for her off for the 12 years that it took

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main Character of course. He is honest in his heart, brave, his courage and his love for his friends knew no end

What about Luke Daniels’s performance did you like?

His voice for Oberon I just love it

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

To many things to to just post here

Looking forward to the next book. A winning

Outstanding narration. Great serries to pass the time of unrest. A winning team. Thank You.

Weakest entry in series so far

I absolutely love this series! I think it peaked around Book 3. But Book 4 was also quite good.

However, here in Book 5, I notice a significant decrease in quality. It feels like filler. Like the characters are just going through the motions. There's far too much exposition. The pacing is all off. It's just not a cohesive or compelling story like the previous books are. I hope it improves again.

Another fabulous novel!

I adore the iron Druid Chronicles. I adore the novel he wrote directly following the iron Druid Chronicles. Kevin Hearn has an amazing talent for writing incredible pros that puts you in the place, in the moment with the characters. Luke Daniels, the voice actor, is extremely talented at voicing a myriad of different species, genders, gods voices. He is such a delight to listen to I wind up powering through these books very quickly.

I am curious though, I wonder if Kevin Hearn has read the Mercy Thompson series or not? I did not know my mythology very well before listening to these books. It could just be common misos to the different series. But sometimes I really kind of wonder if Hearn didn’t take some measure of inspiration from mercy Thompson and cohort. Especially how Coyote is represented.

If you like missus, gods, goddesses, dwarves, dark elves and all the hijinks they all get up together, read this book!

loved it

Would you listen to Trapped again? Why?
yes i would listen to it again.it keep me on the edge of my seat

Ready for the next

Enchanting comedic capturing listen can't wait for the next book. Highly recommend this series.

Iron Druid Chronicles are entertaining

What made the experience of listening to Trapped the most enjoyable?

The Narrator Luke Daniels is great and story line is easy to follow.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Oberon - great character. Of course I am a dog lover so that was a given.

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

Oberon..he does a wonderful job.

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

No...it is fiction...I laughed a lot.

Any additional comments?

I am ready to ready the next book when it comes out in June?

ANOTHER OUTSTANDING HIT BY KEVIN HEARNE!!!

Would you listen to Trapped again? Why?

Absolutely!!!
Unlike most book series, Kevin Hearne is able to make each book a great "individual" best seller, while still making them all fall together in this great book series. There are no dull spots in this book at all! The Iron Druid, his apprentice, and his faithful Irish Wolf Hound travel from the USA to Europe and to Tír na nÓg ... not to mention Mount Olympus, all the while managing not to get killed. The entire book is a non-stop adventure, and I have listened to it twice now.... picking up new details both times.... I just might listen to it a third time.
Plus the narrator Luke Daniels is a genius when it comes to creating multiple voices for what seems to be an endless supply of new-dangerous charactors.

What other book might you compare Trapped to and why?

I can't think of any other book or book series "like" the Iron Druid books....
but if I were to compare it on levels of complexity...
I would say the "Sword Of Truth" book series might compare when it comes to different lands, magical powers, different charactors, and a great narrator.

What does Luke Daniels bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Luke Daniels has a great ability to create many different charactors with his own voice, and is able to recall them perfectly whether they have an American accent, or Irish, or Greek etc etc....
I have only listened to the stories, I do not have the time to read books....
I couldn't imagine the books being the same with out Luke Daniels narration!

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

Yes and No....
If I could have I definitely would have, but I like making the Iron Druid books last as long as possible.... so it doesn't seem to be such a long time between books.
That is the real reason I listen to them 2 or 3 times.... I have never done that to any other book series

Any additional comments?

If you are looking for a fantastic and exciting book series to start... You need go no further!
I promise you will fall in love with this book series.... and Oberron!

Excellent Fun!

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

I wouldn't recommend this series to just anybody because you have to be willing to enjoy a story in which mythological creatures, gods and goddesses play a major role. The series, and this book of it, is full of rollicking fun once you are willing to take the plunge.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The druid's dog is my favorite character.

Have you listened to any of Luke Daniels’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I listened to the entire series performed by Luke Daniels, and his performance is the best I have ever heard. He is ideally suited for this series. I don't know if I would have enjoyed the books as much had I read them myself.

Quality continues

Love these books. This is the fifth book and my interest is still going strong. Love the characters, richness of the world and vivid voices.