Besieged
Book Nine: Stories from The Iron Druid Chronicles
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4.5 • 137 Ratings
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Publisher Description
In the ninth installment in Kevin Hearne’s New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles, the ancient gods are still wreaking havoc today in this hilarious, action-packed collection of original short stories featuring Atticus O’Sullivan.
In ancient Egypt, Atticus agrees to raid a secret chamber underneath the library of Alexandria, dodging deadly traps, only to learn that on-site security includes two members of the Egyptian pantheon.
At a Kansas carnival, fun and games turn to murder and mayhem, thanks to soul-snatching demons and flesh-craving ghouls luring visitors into an all-too-real house of horrors.
In olde England, striking up a friendship with William Shakespeare lands both Atticus and the Bard in boiling hot water with a trio of infamous witches.
During the Gold Rush, the avatar of greed himself turns the streets of San Francisco red with blood and upsets the elemental Sequoia. Atticus may have to fight fire with fire if he’s going to restore balance.
More, you say? Indeed there is—including bogeymen, vampire hordes, wrathful wraiths, and even a journey to the realm of the dead. Prepare to be besieged with ten tantalizing tales—not to be missed, never to be forgotten.
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Hearne's Iron Druid, better known as Atticus O'Sullivan (whose most recent full-length adventure is Staked), enjoys more mythological high jinks and humor in these fast-moving short stories detailing some tidbits of his 2,000 years of life. In "The Eye of Horus," Atticus is tasked by Ogma with slipping into a secret room underneath the library in Alexandria to steal a few scrolls. In "The Demon Barker of Wheat Street," a wonderfully gruesome homage to horror movies, Atticus and Granuaile take on a murderous pack of imps masquerading as carnies. "The Bogeyman of Boora Bog" tells how Atticus's story begins. Hearne's lighthearted approach and witty asides are amusing, and he also subtly digs at modern humans' lack of love for the land and its conservation.
Customer Reviews
A fine gathering
Hearse creates a well textured universe in the Iron Druid series. The characters grow and their personas gather nuance that enrich the emotional tenor of the ongoing narrative. For that reason alone, these short works are worth reading. However, in addition, each of these tales offer something more to the reader. Like all good short stories, the plot allows for the creation of an emotional portrait. Well done.
Great perspectives, bravo!
A right proper collection of intertwining tales taken from the perspectives of different characters. I don’t understand why other readers didn’t find this collection as entertaining as previous books. I thoroughly enjoyed getting into the mindset of some pivotal characters to understand them more. Bravo on this one too!