Kevin Hearne

"This hilarious and action-packed urban fantasy series is set in a modern world in which all the gods of every pantheon are alive and well, as in American Gods; its hero is a smart-mouthed, buttkicking magician, like Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden. But it's told in a smart, witty, unforgettable voice that's all Kevin Hearne--a rising star in the fantasy world. This addictive and wildly imaginative series stars hero Atticus O'Sullivan: a handsome, tattooed Irishman who looks like a young rock star, but is in actuality a 2,000-year-old Druid with extraordinary magic powers. In Shattered, Atticus and his apprentice Granuaile travel to India to battle an ancient plague-summoning demon...and meet an important person from Atticus's past!"--

Shattered

Celeste Richardson

Full review now posted!

This seventh installment in the Iron Druid Chronicles was just as much fun as the previous installments. So far, no book in this series has flopped or been a letdown for me, which is difficult to find in a UF series. However, it’s getting harder and harder to review these books without giving spoilers, so I’ll keep this brief.

This book was a bit different from the preceding books in that it’s not told completely from Atticus’s perspective. We now have three Druids, and we have chapters told from the perspective of each. This was present a bit in the previous book, but their were only two points of view and the two parties remained together through the majority of the book. But in Shattered, each of the three point of view characters diverge from one another, giving us three fairly distinctive plots. This was a bit jarring at first, because I had gotten so used to Atticus’s voice and it was difficult for me to adjust to him not even being present in every scene. However, Hearne really made the diverging plot lines work, and he tied them back together beautifully at the end of the book.

Not only has the world’s Druidic population tripled, but there are also twice as main talking Irish wolfhounds on the planet as there were. Oberon has a new friend, and her name is Orla. As I’ve said before, Oberon is my favorite part of the story, and I loved getting to meet his female counterpart. Obviously she’s not as on top of her pop culture game as Oberon, but she was still a joy to read. Oberon still made me giggle on more than one occasion. Man, I love that hound.

I also love the other main characters in the book. I’ve tried very hard not to mention any names in my reviews besides Oberon and Atticus, because some of those names could even be spoilers. But Owen isn’t a spoiler, as his name hasn’t been mentioned in any preceding book. Owen was a hilarious addiction to the Druidic cast. He’s so uncouth and irreverent, and Daniels’s vocal representation of him was spot on.

I only have one full novel left before I’m finished with the series as it stands. I’ve enjoyed it so much that I’ll more than likely track down all of the shorter side stories and read those, as well. This is without a doubt one of my favorite series in the paranormal or urban fantasy genres. If you’re looking for an episodic story that will draw you in and make you smile, I can’t recommend the Iron Druid Chronicles highly enough!

Nickie Mohler

Loved it!! This series is tied for my favorite with Kim Harrison's Hollows series. Years ago, the Morrigan placed a man on the Time Islands. After her death, Atticus is supposed to go get this man off the island. He is shocked to find out that it is none other than his Archdruid! One more hilarious voice added to the others!! I can just imagine what they all sound like. I don't really do audio books, but I think it would be great to listen to these! Atticus has to get "Owen" up to speed with the language and appropriate behavior, all while trying to figure out who in the Tuatha de Danaan is betraying him. Meanwhile, Granuaile is trying to save her father that has been possessed by an evil spirit. Non-stop action, magic, and laughs make this another fabulous book from Kevin Hearne. Now I have to wait until January for the next one! Gah!

***OVER A MILLION COPIES OF THE IRON DRUID BOOKS SOLD*** 'American Gods meets Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden' SFF World For nearly two thousand years, there was only one Druid left walking the Earth - Atticus O'Sullivan, the Iron Druid, whose sharp wit and sharp sword kept him alive while pursued by a pantheon of hostile deities. Now he's got company. Atticus's apprentice Granuaile is finally a full Druid herself. What's more, Atticus has defrosted an archdruid long ago frozen in time, a father figure (of sorts) who now goes by the modern name Owen Kennedy. And Owen has some catching up to do. Atticus takes pleasure in the role reversal, as the student is now the teacher. Between busting Atticus's chops and trying to fathom a cell phone, Owen must also learn English. For Atticus, the jury's still out on whether the wily old coot will be an asset in the epic battle with Norse god Loki - or merely a pain in the arse. As the trio of Druids deals with pestilence-spreading demons, bacon-loving yeti, fierce flying foxes, and frenzied Fae, they're hoping that this time . . . three's a charm. Praise for the Iron Druid Chronicles: 'Atticus and his crew are a breath of fresh air! . . . I love, love, love this series' My Bookish Ways 'Entertaining, steeped in a ton of mythology, populated by awesome characters' Civilian Reader 'This is one series no fantasy fan should miss. Mystery, suspense, magic and mayhem' SciFiChick The Iron Druid Chronicles Hounded Hexed Hammered Tricked Trapped Hunted Shattered Staked Scourged Besieged (short stories) HAVE YOU TRIED . . . Kevin Hearne's epic fantasy novel A PLAGUE OF GIANTS - described by Delilah S. Dawson as 'a rare masterpiece that's both current and timeless . . . merging the fantasy bones of Tolkien and Rothfuss with a wide cast of characters who'll break your heart'. Out now!

Shattered

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