Druid Atticus O’Sullivan hasn’t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a fair bit of Celtic cunning. So when vengeful thunder gods come Norse by Southwest looking for payback, Atticus, with a little help from the Navajo trickster god Coyote, lets them think that they’ve chopped up his body in the Arizona desert. But the mischievous Coyote is not above a little sleight of paw, and Atticus soon finds that he’s been duped into battling bloodthirsty desert shapeshifters called skinwalkers. Just when the Druid thinks he’s got a handle on all the duplicity, betrayal comes from an unlikely source. If Atticus survives this time, he vows he won’t be fooled again. Famous last words.
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"Okay, I really liked this one. I think I just really like Atticus. He's smart and, as I've said before, his relationship with Oberon is fantastic. Their banter is such fun! I'm a bit shocked at Lief, but I don't want to say too much. I just enjoy these fun, light books. On to the next! :)"
— Julia (4 out of 5 stars)
[Kevin] Hearne is a terrific storyteller with a great snarky wit. . . . Neil Gaiman’s American Gods meets Jim Butcher’s Harry Dresden.
— SFF World, on Hounded[Atticus is] a strong modern hero with a long history and the wit to survive in the twenty-first century. . . . A snappy narrative voice . . . a savvy urban fantasy adventure.
— Library Journal, on Hounded" Love these books, same for the narrator. Looking to pick up the next in line "Trapped". "
— Robert, 1/30/2014" Atticus tricks the Gods into thinking he is dead with the help of Coyote, in exchange for a favour. Just as Atticus thinks that he is safe, Hel comes and sets on two skinwalkers onto him. Atticus must use his powers and those of others to help him survive again. Another brilliant book. "
— Carol, 1/24/2014" I enjoyed it as I did the others in the series. I was worried that he would use that coyote voice for Atticus like in other books when he talked to coyote, but thankfully he did not. "
— Carol, 1/17/2014" I just finished the book and I'm already in Atticus and Oberon withdrawal. "
— Jacqueline, 1/11/2014" :) yet another captivating book in the series "
— Savage, 1/8/2014" It seemed incomplete. "
— Kyle, 12/17/2013" AWESOME! ^_^ I am really excited to read the next one. This was fantastic. Never a disappointment to read an Iron Druid book. "
— Victoria, 7/21/2013" This was not as engaging as the last 3 books. Seems more as a filler before the next book. Oberon, as usual, was highly entertaining. I listened to the audiobook for this one and Luke Daniels is magic. Although this one was not my favorite of the series, still looking forward to number 5. "
— Chris, 6/30/2013" Too many gods combined with bad environmental science. I expect more from Druids. "
— Karen, 6/15/2013" Another good story by Hearne. Very fun and the characters are as good as usual. I look forward to the next one out in November. "
— Jeremy, 4/22/2013" Great story. I think the reason I wasn't too keen on the last book was there wasn't enough Oberon! Plenty of Oberon in this one! "
— Arismum, 4/4/2013" I really liked it :) "
— Lenka, 3/20/2013" Another great entry in this series. Can't wait for the next one. "
— Stephanie, 12/27/2012" So much better than the last book. "
— Liz, 8/1/2012" I shall continue to read this series, but I think my heart will always belong to the third book, with its centre of storytelling as a form of male bonding. "
— Jenn, 5/25/2012" This is the best out of the series so far. It didn't have any "Oh come on, really?" moments like the last book, the pace was excellent, character development was spot on. I had a hard time putting it down. "
— Ami, 4/28/2012Kevin Hearne is the author of the Iron Druid chronicles, an urban fantasy series, and a middle-aged nerd who still enjoys his comic books and old-school heavy metal. He cooks tasty omelets, hugs trees, and paints miniature army dudes. He lives with his wife, daughter, and doggies in a wee cottage.
Luke Daniels, winner of sixteen AudioFile Earphones Awards and a finalist for the Audie Award for best narration, is a narrator whose many audiobook credits range from action and suspense to young-adult fiction. His background is in classical theater and film, and he has performed at repertory theaters around the country.