Staked

The Iron Druid Chronicles
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Staked by Kevin Hearne blends urban fantasy with ancient mythological themes, following druid Atticus O'Sullivan as he confronts vampire adversaries. Navigating a world filled with supernatural elements, Atticus aims to take down an ancient enemy, grappling with intricate alliances and unexpected challenges. This thrilling narrative propels readers through a rich tapestry of magic, danger, and wit.
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You might enjoy this thrilling urban fantasy adventure if you're captivated by the blend of ancient mythology and modern-day conflicts. This instalment in the series brings an exciting mix of magic, action, and humour, featuring druid magic, vampires, and an intriguing protagonist. If you appreciate clever dialogue and richly detailed worlds, this book will likely be a great fit for you.

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Staked

The eighth book in the Iron Druid Chronicles, described by SFF World as 'Neil Gaiman's American Gods meets Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden'

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Iron Druid Atticus O'Sullivan, hero of Kevin Hearne's epic New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series, has a point to make—and then drive into a vampire's heart.

When a druid has lived for two thousand years like Atticus, he's bound to run afoul of a few vampires. Make that legions of them. Even his former friend and legal counsel turned out to be a bloodsucking backstabber. Now the toothy troublemakers—led by power-mad Theophilus—have become a huge problem requiring a solution. It's time to make a stand.

As always, Atticus wouldn't mind a little backup. But his allies have problems of their own. Ill-tempered archdruid Owen Kennedy is having a wee bit of troll trouble: turns out when you stiff a troll, it's not water under the bridge. Meanwhile, Granuaile is desperate to free herself of the Norse god Loki's mark and elude his powers of divination—a quest that will bring her face to face with several Slavic nightmares.

As Atticus globetrots to stop his nemesis Theophilus, the journey leads to Rome. What better place to end an immortal than the Eternal City? But poetic justice won't come without a price: In order to defeat Theophilus, Atticus may have to lose an old friend.

Series: Iron Druid Chronicles

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Staked by Kevin Hearne has been praised as a blend of Neil Gaiman's and Jim Butcher's styles, with elements of mystery, suspense, magic, and mayhem making it a must-read for fantasy fans. Readers find Atticus and his crew to be invigorating, with much enthusiasm expressed for the series overall.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356504469

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Kevin Hearne is a native of Arizona and really appreciates whoever invented air-conditioning. He graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and now teaches high school English. When he's not grading essays or writing novels, he tends to his basil plants and paints landscapes with his daughter. He has been known to obsess over fonts, frolic unreservedly with dogs, and stop whatever he's doing in the rare event of rain to commune with the precipitation. He enjoys hiking, the guilty pleasure of comic books, and living with his wife and daughter in a wee, snug cottage.

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