Grimoire of the Lamb

An Iron Druid Chronicles Novella

By: Kevin Hearne

Narrated by: Luke Daniels

Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

From the author of The Iron Druid Chronicles comes a rollicking, all-new urban-fantasy adventure featuring Atticus O’Sullivan. Atticus has a history of messing with the gods, and in this original novella, he’ll have to outfox a deity at her own deadly cat-and-mouse game.

When he’s not vanquishing villainous gods or dodging demons, 2,000-year-old Druid Atticus O’Sullivan can be found behind the counter of Third Eye Books and Herbs in modern-day Tempe, Arizona, literally minding his own business. But when an evil sorcerer - and amateur shoplifter - snatches an ancient Egyptian tome of black magic, The Grimoire of the Lamb, Atticus is not sheepish about pursuing him to the ends of the earth...or at least to the Land of the Pharaohs.

Unfortunately Atticus already has enemies in Egypt - including cat goddess Bast, who wants her own book of mischief back from the Druid. In the streets of Cairo, she sends a feline phalanx after Atticus and his Irish wolfhound, Oberon. With fur still flying, Atticus must locate the sorcerer’s secret lair - where he will face killer crocodiles, spooky sarcophagi, and an ancient evil Egyptian who’s determined to order the sacrificial lamb special tonight.

Includes a bonus recording of the short story "Clan Rathskellar"!

©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 Three Days to Dead)

"[Atticus is] a strong modern hero with a long history and the wit to survive in the 21st century.... A snappy narrative voice...a savvy urban fantasy adventure." ( Library Journal, on Hounded)

Most enjoyable

Have listened many times over with all of the iron druid series. Will continue to listen and read the series

Good But Short

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

Funny Question... I wonder how many people both READ and LISTEN to the same book?

What was most disappointing about Kevin Hearne’s story?

His trusty Druid in Training was not in this Novella.

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

I always like the voice of Oberon.. It's what I think a big dog might actually sound like if it could REALLY talk!

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

Funny.. but I don't read this book series to be "moved." I listen to laugh.

Any additional comments?

Entertaining quick listen.

Fun story

It is a fun story of one of Atticus' adventures. This one takes place in Eygpt which is new for the iron druid Chronicles.

Kevin Durant

really enjoy the story. looking forward to the next one. the story line is delightful.

good story

Well done. Well narrated.  will be looking forward to the next from this author. You should buy this book.

Heads Up--There's a Second Story

"Grimoire of the Lamb" is only two hours long on this 3-hour item. I stopped in disappointment when "Lamb" ended and the narration turned to an excerpt from the soon-to-be-released sixth novel (which, like most of us who have become hard-core suckers for this series, I will probably buy in its entirety).

Then I read the review by Brian from Santa Cruz, who points out that if you skip over the 10 minutes or so of the outtake, there's a whole second story ("Clan Rathskellar") on the selection. So it's not as disappointing as I thought at first. Thanks, Brian!

Neither story is anything spectacular, just fun sidelights for us hard-core types getting our Luke Daniels as Atticus and Oberon fix.

Love me some Atticus and Oberon

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

Luke Daniels is Atticus and Oberon. I have all the books in print as well, BUT Mr. Daniels is the voice

Any additional comments?

I'm not a fan of this genre BUT can not wait for each book in the Iron Druid series. The Novellas are a great way to get the back story and to pass the time waiting for the newest book.Kevin Hearne has become our family and friend's favorite author.We rarely agree on books BUT the Iron Druid series makes us all join together to enjoy them!

Fun short story

If you could sum up Grimoire of the Lamb in three words, what would they be?

Funny, action, enjoyable

What other book might you compare Grimoire of the Lamb to and why?

Any of his other books. This also is in the ballpark of Jim Butcher as they are similar in tone. Plus, this series is getting better while the Dresden files is kind of in a lull at this point.

What about Luke Daniels’s performance did you like?

Everything, he does a great job. Can't say enough good things about his portrayal of Oberon. I wouldn't enjoy the books nearly as much without that character

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

It made me laugh several times.

Any additional comments?

I don't usually spend credits on a short story but this one is worth it.

It was a good story

I am a little shocked it is a similar price as a full book. Money is not the issue, it is just a point. I do hope they give the Narrator a Tip, Luke Daniels is as awesome as they come.

Funny quick story

This is a fun, yet brief story of how Atticus, the last remaining druid, helps return some property in Egypt. This audiobook also includes a second story which is not found on the Kindle version of Grimoire of the Lamb. The bonus story may be more entertaining than the main story of this book. However both are great and should be taken in by a true iron Druid fan.