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  • The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1
  • By: Kevin Hearne
  • Narrated by: Christopher Ragland
  • Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (167 ratings)

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Hounded

By: Kevin Hearne
Narrated by: Christopher Ragland
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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 sexy 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.

This is book one of the Iron Druid Chronicles series. If you would like to hear more, you will find the first chapter of book two – Hexed – at the end of this recording.

©2011 Kevin Hearne (P)2013 Hachette Audio

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it's got problems but is meh over all

The story was interesting however the execution was a little clunky with a few conveniences. The cast and setting was cool but I didn't like the main character who came off as a bit of an ass hole and not the lovable kind. The narration was good the man is clearly talented but some of his pronunciations made me cringe

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Great story

It is funny, well told and well narrated. The characters are well rounded and interesting, and I now feel very attached to a certain Irish Wolfhound! I look forward to the next one in the series.

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Interesting take on Druid vs God vs Beast vs ALL

As an Irish Australian I have grown up with the legends of the Tuatha De Danaan and the times of the Druids, but not being able to accurately visualise the country they originated in.
Hounded takes the reader on a journey through time, a journey full of one man's memories and colourful recollections.

This is not a book of folk lore from the time before time, it is a living story of a Druid in the modern days, fighting for his right (and the rights of those on his side) against a variety of Gods, Beasts, Other Worlders and Many other characters.

Atticus O'Sullivan is an ordinary man, like all others in a secluded area of America, except that he is 2100 yrs old, covered in tattoo's which tie him to the earth and all that worries her, and the worlds Gods either love him, hate him, or wish to use him. We hear the story through both his and his Wolfhound, Oberon's perspective, and at times you wonder how a dogs analogy of the "right of the sausage" can be so spot on.

This book is a tragedy, a comedy, a folk tale, a fairy tale, and a downright bizarre mix of all -that works. You will find yourself completely immersed in the world of the last living Druid and at times you will be cheering him and Oberon on.

This is the first book in a very entertaining series by Kevin Hearne. Pick it up, listen to a sample. I can assure you, if you enjoy the Irish sense of humour, and to read about legends of old, this book is for you.

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Really well read

Fantastic voice. I would listen to more books read by this narrator. The story had Great humour. Interesting characters. I liked the dog the most. I enjoyed the second half of the story more than the first. More fight scenes and humour later in the book. Lots of explanations and history all through the book.

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I can't stop hearing the narrator swallowing

Struggling to get through listening to the narrator swallowing saliva all the time. Hopefully he realises and stops, its driving me insane.

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Oberon is always a win!




Oberon, just this frisky wolfhound is enough for this book to receive 5 stars from me. He is truly one of the funniest, literal and droll characters I have ever read. Fortunately, that wasn't the only thing I enjoyed about the book.
How Mr Hearne shows the inner working of an ancient druid, that they aren't blast-blast magic but more subtle and a heck of a lot more interesting. The way the shadow world is connected to the real one was handled really well. The understanding of mystical lore of trees and also of the fae with a connection to the Tuatha Dé Danann was amazing. 
The main character Atticus was just dripping with coolness, he might look 21 but was born over 2000 years ago. 
I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

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A great mix

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

I love the dog and the mix of pop culture and ancient history. I made me interested in learning more about the tuatha de dannon

What other book might you compare Hounded to, and why?

It's very much like the Percy Jackson book. It mixes mythology and a new story

What about Christopher Ragland’s performance did you like?

He makes all the characters come alive. Luke Daniels is good but raglands performance leaves him in the dust in my opinion.

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

May harmony find you

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Surprised

Was a great book.Lots to get introduced,Hope book 2 has more. 😁
Story about a druid in modern times with one exception,having 2000 years of experience makes life interesting.

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Narrator lets it down

It's a fun story in the style of The Dresden Files. The narrator is fine until he tries to do voices. If you're ok with weird, screechy, cartoonish-voiced godessess and dogs with dopey, cartoonish speech impediments, go for it. If not, buy an ebook or hard copy.

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grrat book...

loved the back story that really let tou get to know the characters, this was my first audio book and im so happy i chose this. would highly recommend

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