Hounded

The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1

By: Kevin Hearne

Narrated by: Luke Daniels

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

The first novel in the Iron Druid Chronicles - introducing a cool, new, funny urban fantasy hero

Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, lives peacefully in Arizona, running an occult bookshop and shape-shifting in his spare time to hunt with his Irish wolfhound. His neighbors and customers think that this handsome, tattooed Irish dude is about twenty-one years old - when in actuality, he’s twenty-one centuries old. Not to mention: He draws his power from the earth, possesses a sharp wit, and wields an even sharper magical sword known as Fragarach, the Answerer.

Unfortunately, a very angry Celtic god wants that sword, and he’s hounded Atticus for centuries. Now the determined deity has tracked him down, and Atticus will need all his power - plus the help of a seductive goddess of death, his vampire and werewolf team of attorneys, a bartender possessed by a Hindu witch, and some good old-fashioned luck of the Irish - to kick some Celtic arse and deliver himself from evil.

Don’t miss any of Kevin Hearne’s phenomenal Iron Druid Chronicles novels:
Hounded | Hexed | Hammered | Tricked | Trapped | Hunted | Shattered | Staked

©2011 by Kevin Hearne. (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Hearne, a self-professed comic-book nerd, has turned his love of awesome dudes whacking mightily at evil villains into a superb urban fantasy debut.” (Publishers Weekly)

“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)

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

Great story with an awesome narrator!

I love the story and the narrator does such a great job bringing the book to life. I would definitely recommend this series!

Clever stuff

What did you love best about Hounded?

The relationships in Atticus O'Sullivan's life, great supporting cast, especially Oberon his faithful dog and his vampire lawyer.
Also all the fanboy references are great!

Who was your favorite character and why?

The main character Atticus is my favorite character with Oberon a close second (I'm a dog lover). Atticus is one of those Classic characters you want to be like ( like Han Solo or James Bond)

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

First time listening to Luke Daniels, overall he gets a thumbs up, but I feel Oberon should sound a little different (not sure how) just feels off to me

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

He's 2000 years old, can communicate with his dog, has a vampire for a lawyer, and owns a book store, not your everyday Irish lad

Any additional comments?

Wonderfully imaginative, clever stuff!

Short but entertaining

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

The performer was great and the story was unique. It made me want to buy the next one! Wish it were longer...

5 stars all around!

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

I haven't read the print version, but I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Luke Daniels.

What other book might you compare Hounded to and why?

I was looking for something to listen to while I wait for the next Harry Dresden novel and the Iron Druid Chronicles was recommended to me. They're both about a strong male character who performs magic and is much older than he appears. From the moment I hit play, I was hooked. I can't seem to get enough of Atticus and Oberon. I can't wait for the next book!

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

Luke Daniels did a wonderful job with this book. I haven't listened to any of his other performances, but I'll be searching for another book read by him in the near future!

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

I've never laughed so much while listening to a series of books! My co-workers must have thought I was crazy.

Any additional comments?

I love Atticus but my favorite character by far is Oberon, Atticus' Irish wolfhound. My family had dogs while I was growing up and I imagine that if they could have talked they would have sounded a lot like Oberon. I highly recommend this book!

Loved this book

I love the humor, wrapped up with the bits of mythology. Luke Daniels is an awesome narrator.

It's not going to win a pulitzer.....

What did you love best about Hounded?

But it's just good fun-I enjoy a lighthearted book to listen to on the drive home-this book literally made me laugh out loud in the car. Very enjoyable.

freaking awesome!

I loved this story. The way the narrator brought Oberon to life in such a hilarious and endearing way was nothing leas than artful.

Fun and addicting.

It's not a book that will change your life or make you see the world through new eyes but it's a good story with interesting characters.

Driving with Atticus

I have read this book a couple times but as an audiobook it springs to life. It is an engaging and cliff hanging story and as I like to listen on my drive it makes the boring commute a thrilling adventure.

Great story, with excellent narrator

Loved the flow of the story, the blending of "old, archaic" and modern conversation - very nicely done. Engaging characters, with nods to various cultures. Loved the narrator's presentation of Oberon.