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)

Enjoyable

Once again, a thoroughly enjoyable listen, over too quickly. Oberon seems to have a slightly larger role, which is great :)

really good

I am not an editor so i'll keep it short . I love this genre and this is another great story . I look forward to the next one ... As soon as possible PLEASE

Iron Druid Books Rule

Between Kevin and Luke the story really comes alive. I would put the iron druid series in my top five books.

I can't get enough of this series!

I've owned The Iron Druid Chronicles series for a few years now. This is my fourth or fifth time of listening to it. It is amazing! The narration is awesome, Luke Daniels does amazing with all the different voices. Kevin Hearne slides humor in every chance he can which is great. I never stop smiling while I'm listening to this book series. This is the best series around with all the different types of werewolves, vampires, Druid and fairies type characters Etc.

Fantastic series! Oustanding reader!

I have listened to many amazing stories and for one reason or another, never really felt compelled to take the time to type a review. So here is my virgin voyage at reviewing an Audiobook....
I am half-way through Tricked and could have easily given a glowing review half-way through the first book in the series. This is a wonderful series!! The characters are so well developed and you either love to love them, or love to hate them. I think what really adds to this emotive response is Luke Daniel's talent as reader. Not only is his voice delicious, but he moves flawlessly from character to character. Of course, Obaron is burst out loud funny....invoking a few incredulous looks in the grocery store.
If you are thinking of getting this book as a stand alone, I would strongly recommend that you back track and start at the beginning. It will be well worth your while. Enjoy!

interesting

the story elements of this particular entry in the series are interesting with a side of weird and covered in awesome sauce

Great

Awesome series, great narration, I love Oberon he makes the story! On to the next one

Can't get enough of this series!

I am a mythology nerd, and this series has kept me enthralled. I love the relationship between Atticus and Oberon. These books are full of action, sharp wit, and comedy. I enjoyed the extra attention to Coyote in this one, he's one of my favorite gods in this series. The preview of the next book at the end was a tantalizing teaser, I can't wait for more!

Pure Genius!

Kevin Hearne delivers again. Once started I couldn't stop until the book was finished. Along the way I laughed with KH's humor and felt a few tear jerking moments at the places appropriate in the book. Can't wait for the next book in the series. Please keep writing Kevin Hearne your stories are pure genius.

Loving this series!

I think the narrator, Luke Daniels, enjoys voicing the different characters, especially the non-human, very much. He has enhanced a fun, very enjoyable story (series) and added another layer to their personalities.

The books put colourful pictures in my head & they have a great soundtrack too!