This is the seventh book in the Iron Druid Chronicles. I cant believe I have already read seven books in this series, they have just speed by so fast and been so much fun to read! Right now it looks like there are at least two more books on contract for this series.

Atticus is dealing with Owen, his Archdruid, and trying to help him adjust to modern life. Atticus is also still trying to figure out who is trying to hunt him and Granuaile down. Meanwhile Granuaile is called off to India when Laksha contacts her to let Granuaile know that her father has been possessed by an evil spirit that is spreading pestilence.

This was a very well done continuation of the Iron Druid Chronicles. Atticus and Granuaile spend most of the book on separate adventures, trying to solve separate mysteries. The book is told from 3 POVs; Atticus, Granuaile, and Owen (Atticus's Archdruid).

Owen is an interesting addition to the series. He was Atticuss teacher two thousand years ago. His Druidic abilities help him learn modern life quickly but he still has a lot to adjust to. He spends some time with shapeshifters adjusting to life two thousand years later and ends up on a trip to the Fae court where he discovers some answers to the secrets Atticus has been trying to ferret out. It was also interesting to see Atticus from another perspective. Atticus leaves a lot of chaos in his wake, and it was interesting to see Owen deal with the aftermath of this.

Granuaile has grown a lot throughout the series and can definitely hold her own. She spends most of her time in India, but also spent a portion of time with Yetis. This was really fun to read about. There is some Indian mythology in here, which was fun to learn about. I also really enjoyed the time she spent with the Yetis...it was very funny.

Atticus and Granuaile spend the majority of the book apart. I missed their interaction with one another. It was nice to see how much Atticus and Granuaile trust and respect each other though...even when they are far apart from one another. Granuaile has a hound of her own now and (while this new hound isnt as crazy funny as Oberon) she is still very entertaining.

At times I kind of felt like I was reading three different books that had been put into one. Atticus and Owens story do have quite a bit of crossover, but Granuailes story seems to be unrelated. However, in the end the different storylines all come together and we find that Loki is still in the picture as well. I ended up enjoying the three different perspectives and like the way more of the plot behind who is hunting Atticus and Granuaile is revealed.

As with the previous books there is a lot of humor in this story. There were some very funny parts with Oberon and also some funny parts where Owen is trying to adjust to life 2000 years in the future from when he was put into stasis.

Overall I still am really enjoying this series. I really enjoy the characters and world. There is a little blurb in the beginning about the story thus far, I am happy that was in there. In long-running series like this it is nice to have a little reminder in the beginning of what has happened up to this point in the story. I highly recommended this whole series to fans of urban fantasy and mythology; its been a fast-paced series with a great world, wonderful characters, and interesting mythology.

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Fans of this series are in for a treat with this latest installation. It picks up where the previous book left off. Granuaile is a full fledged druid. Atticus (our 2000+ year old druid) has unstuck his teacher, Owen Kennedy, from a bubble of time. The three must gather their wits for the forthcoming battle with Loki. But, alas, there is much to do before they can get to that.

If youve read my reviews for the previous books in this series, then you will know that it took me a long time to warm up to Granuaile. Well, with this book I can finally say that I have connected with her and that I would be sorely sad to see her dead. She and her companion hound go off to India to see about rescuing her dad. The witch Laksha does her best to assist her. Things do not go as planned and for a while there, I was pretty worried about Granuaile. Some of the most intense scenes of this book belonged to Granuaile.

Atticus spent time bouncing around, tending to some of his own matters, but also in educating Owen and seeing that he was acclimatizing to the modern world. How did he do this, you might ask. Well, by leaving him with the Arizona werewolves of course. All werewolves love a sharp tongued, ill-mannered druid who can shape shift into either a bear or a hunting hound. All sorts of colorful exchanges were had, much to the amusement of this listener. Owens crazy remarks, some of which had to do with his nipples, had me chuckling out loud.

So, without spoiling anything for this book, it is a worthy installation in this enjoyable series. The deities still play a major role in Atticuss life. His friends are still stalwart, but in ever more and more danger. And epic battle gives us a very satisfying end to this book, but not to the series.

Narration: Once again, Luke Daniels does a great job. He has so many difficult names and words to roll off his tongue and he does it with seeming effortlessness. I especially love his cantankerous voice for Owen Kennedy.

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A thumbs up for this latest adventure of our favorite 2000+ years old Druid. Kevin Hearne's writing has matured and his editors are doing their job well. The story's 3 plot lines each get their own chapters that end in logical places - cliff hanger, revelation, course change, punchline. Atticus and Owen's stories intersect midway, and we get viewpoints from two perspectives instead of one. The aforementioned "clean up" in anotherr review is really Owen's take on the events, and a few things he's discovered on his own.

I really enjoyed both the storyline(s) and its flow. The ending left me wondering if the other shoe has dropped. If not, what else lies down the road for our Gaia loving Druids, their dog sidekicks, allies, frenemies, and gods?

And we mustn't forget Oberon's latest idea to share his love of sausage. As soon as he gets out from under his addiction to pooddles without his new girl friend finding out!

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