Tricked

The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 4

By: Kevin Hearne

Narrated by: Luke Daniels

Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the fourth novel of the Iron Druid Chronicles, two-thousand-year-old Druid Atticus O’Sullivan must pay his debts to cunning trickster god Coyote, a task that includes battling undead creatures of the night as well as a relentless hound of Hel and the goddess of death who commands it.

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

Cutting a deal with a trickster god rarely goes well for any human brave or foolish enough to try it, but Atticus doesn’t feel like he has a choice. With members of the Norse pantheon out for his blood, he can’t train his apprentice in peace, so he asks Coyote to help him fake his own death. The cost, however, might wind up being every bit as high as if he’d made no deal at all.

There are things hiding in the Arizona desert that don’t want any company, and Coyote makes sure they know Atticus has arrived. And then there's the hound of Hel, Garm, who’s terribly difficult to shake and not at all convinced that Atticus is dead.

Being tricked by a trickster is par for the course. But it’s the betrayal from someone he thought was a friend that shakes Atticus to the core and places his life in jeopardy. The real trick, he discovers, might be surviving his own faked death.

Includes Kevin Hearne’s novella “Two Ravens and One Crow”

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

©2012 Kevin Hearne (P)2012 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"[Kevin] Hearne is a terrific storyteller with a great snarky wit. . . . Neil Gaiman’s American Gods meets Jim Butcher’s Harry 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)

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

Another wonderful story, except...

it had to end. I wish The Iron Druid installments were twice as long. These books go by way too fast! Now I have to figure out what to do until Hearne finishes "Trapped". Bummer.

Hearne and Daniels do it again

Where does Tricked rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Honestly, it's a great book but the skills of Luke Daniels take it over the top.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Oberon because: "That's the price you pay for badassery"

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

As usual it's a very funny book. I'm constantly surprised by Kevin Hearne and his sense of humor.

Any additional comments?

Great book, great series. If you haven't make sure you read the three before this book. It's not completely necessary but it helps with a lot of the inside jokes and background. Trust me you won't be disappointed.

good searies

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

how the book was a continuation of the searies

What other book might you compare Tricked to and why?

trapped same saries

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

just as well

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

the whole bood was writen well

Another Brilliant Adventure

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

The audio edition and print version of Tricked are equal; however, Luke Daniels is EXCELLENT at representing Mr. Hearne's characters. Mr. Daniels brings another dimension to Mr. Hearne's fantastically multidimensional writing.

What did you like best about this story?

Too many things to list.

What about Luke Daniels’s performance did you like?

I greatly appreciated Mr. Daniel's versatility of accent and voice. There was no struggling to know which character was talking and when. For anyone who is on the fence about hiring Mr. Daniels to portray their work, you should know that I actually purchased other audio books specifically because Mr. Daniels was the narrator. Listening to Mr. Daniels is like watching a movie with my ears!

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

Yes! I listen while driving. I believe I added an extra block or two to my commute to prolong my listening pleasure.

Any additional comments?

Mr. Hearn's writing is like MSG for the ears. When you are finished with his book, you always want more. Tricked was no exception. I am anxiously waiting for the next adventure.

Narration extraordinaire!!

Best narrator ever. Versatile, entertaining, and very talented narrator made this story come to life even more.

Another engaging story

What did you love best about Tricked?

The number of times Atticus almost died and the clever ways he was able to get out of it. He's really had a rough time of it in the last year!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Oberon - he always has the best lines

Which scene was your favorite?

After he fakes his death and suggests an orgy to The Morrigan.

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

Yes!

good to get back to the series

another good Iron Druid tale, with mirth and mayhem.
needed a break after bingeing the first 3, but it's like old times as I listen to this.

Coming into its own

The author finally finds his stride with this one. While still not on the level of the Dresden files, the iron druid chronicles are laugh out loud funny, with a story to match.

The Iron Druid continues to impress

What did you love best about Tricked?

Tricked is a great story. I have fallen in love with this series and the last installment is as good as the earlier ones. The whole series is a perfect choice to listen to while you walk or do whatever it is you do to decompress from a stressful day.

What did you like best about this story?

The strength of this story, and the series as a whole, is the interplay and chemistry among the characters.

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

Oberon...hands down. He is a great tool to add some levity and spark to the story. It makes me wish I could talk to my dog.

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

At times the book is laugh out loud funny; which can be emberrasing if you are listening at your local coffee shop. Not that it happened to me (blushing)...

Any additional comments?

If you enjoyed Jim Butcher's Dresden Files, or anything of the genre, this series is a great next choice, and a good find.

These Chronicles will blow you away

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

When Kevin Hearne sits down to write a book, two things are apparent that comes through in his writing. He writes for the reader who can identify quick (often obscure) references to retro and current culture, without jarring away from the story. He also writes from his own spontaneous thoughts, which is apparent in conversations between Atticus and Oberon. These ways of writing are similar to a stream of consciousness, and reads (is read) well in today's tech immersed, up to the second connected culture.

What did you like best about this story?

The bugs, oh the bugs!

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

The narrator often is the 'make or break' component in an audiobook. I choose to listen to books over reading them based on this choice. After listening to Luke Daniels bring to life the most exciting literary series since "The Gunslinger" by Stephen King, I couldn't imagine anyone else finishing the series. His nuances in the delivery of lines brings out the quick wit of Atticus, and the inquisitive nature of Oberon. His performance is so good, you do not have to work hard to imagine what these characters even look like! Brilliant!

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

Oberon's loyalty to his master. Teared up, for real.

Any additional comments?

I sincerely hope that the publishing company extends the 6 book contract out to include Kevin's vision to make a complete 9 book series. We can start a petition if needed! =)