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Shattered: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 7 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Kevin Hearne (Author), Luke Daniels (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 7,681 ratings
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Acclaimed author Kevin Hearne makes his hardcover debut with the new novel in his epic urban fantasy series starring the unforgettable Atticus O’Sullivan.

“[Kevin] Hearne is a terrific storyteller with a great snarky wit. . . . Neil Gaiman’s American Gods meets Jim Butcher’s Harry Dresden.”—SFFWorld

For nearly two thousand years, only one Druid has walked the Earth—Atticus O’Sullivan, the Iron Druid, whose sharp wit and sharp sword have kept him alive as he’s been pursued by a pantheon of hostile deities. Now he’s got company.

Atticus’s apprentice Granuaile is at last 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 equivalent of his old Irish 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.

But Atticus isn’t the only one with daddy issues. Granuaile faces a great challenge: to exorcise a sorcerer’s spirit that is possessing her father in India. Even with the help of the witch Laksha, Granuaile may be facing a crushing defeat.

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.

Don’t miss any of The Iron Druid Chronicles:

Hounded

Hexed

Hammered

Tricked

Trapped

Hunted

Shattered

Staked

Scourged

Besieged

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  1. Listening Length
    12 hours and 43 minutes
  2. Author
    Kevin Hearne
  3. Narrator
    Luke Daniels
  4. Audible release date
    June 17, 2014
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B00JV2OUR2
  8. Version
    Unabridged
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    Audiobook
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Listening Length 12 hours and 43 minutes
Author Kevin Hearne
Narrator Luke Daniels
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date June 17, 2014
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00JV2OUR2
Best Sellers Rank #9,949 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#113 in Contemporary Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)
#265 in Paranormal Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)
#775 in Epic Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)

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Sneaky Burrito
5.0 out of 5 stars another enjoyable Iron Druid book
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2015
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I'm kind of sad that my Iron Druid binge-read is over until the next book comes out. I liked a lot of things about this book. (That being said, don't start here. Start with volume 1. You'll need the background by the time you get to this point.) Please be advised that some spoilers from past volumes may be included here; you can't get around that and adequately talk about this story.

First of all, the pace is toned down a bit from the previous book (which was a nonstop run-for-your-life kind of novel). There was still action and there were a lot of good fights in this one, but there were some of the scenes of everyday life that I've come to enjoy in this series, as well.

We have a new character in this book, Owen Kennedy, who was Atticus's (the "Iron Druid" of the title) archdruid many (many) years ago. His introduction to the modern age is a highlight of the book for me (well, it's more a series of smaller events). Owen is one of the three viewpoint characters and one of his chapters has one of the funniest paragraphs I've read in a book in a long time (it's the one about getting a pet monkey instead of a dog and I'll say no more -- except that someone who had not read any of these books, when shown only that paragraph, also laughed).

Atticus gets Owen settled (kind of) and then goes off on a quest to find who is sending various divinities after him and why. He does get his answer, and it ties back into something that happened in the very early books of the series. I like his interactions with various deities; we are introduced to some belief systems (including Shinto) that haven't appeared in previous volumes.

And Granuaile is off to solve a mystery of her own: the disappearance of her father on an archaeological dig in India. This ends up tying in nicely to the overall story arc, plus I like that Granuaile is considered *able* to go off on her own -- she doesn't need protection from a man. She has been trained and bound to the Earth as a Druid and is considered fully capable. In Granuaile's storyline, we are introduced to some of the Hindu pantheon, as well.

At any rate, I think all the main characters' sections are interesting and do a reasonably good job of balancing the current quest along with advancing the overall story arc.

This book is a little unique among volumes in this series in that it has a theme outside of all the plot events, that of coping with loss. In the previous volume, the Morrigan died and Atticus and others are coping with that. Owen comes back to realize that everyone he knew (except Atticus) is long dead. Granuaile deals with issues involving both her parents. Even Orlaith, Granuaile's dog, has a little bit to say on the matter. And Greta the werewolf also has some comments about loss. It's interesting that this all came to a head at once. And each character deals with it in his or her own way. (Owen has some downright sensible words on the subject.) It's not just loss of relationships, but the consequences of making a choice (say, to become a werewolf or Druid) that is discussed. But it's well-integrated into the story and not at all preachy.

Worldbuilding is consistent with previous volumes in the series, as is writing style. The series' characteristic humor is present, and of course Atticus's dog Oberon has a lot of interjections for comic relief. If you liked these elements before, you'll like them again. They don't radically change.

The only aspect I wasn't totally sold on was the alternation in viewpoints. Each of the main characters had a number of POV chapters. I didn't monitor these to see who got the most page time. I didn't think the split was too uneven. And I didn't hate any of the viewpoints; I actually found them all interesting (wanted to read everything, didn't want to skip to new sections of the story). The problem I had was that it was often hard to tell which character's head we were in, when a new scene opened. All of them were in first-person POV, which is fine, but it was jarring to think I was reading something from Granuaile only to realize it was Owen, for example. It wasn't always easy to tell from the context of the first few lines.

I liked the conclusion as well. There were some surprises, some things I did not expect. But they didn't come out of nowhere -- their foundations were well-laid in this and previous volumes. Overall, though, this was a fun book and I can't wait for the next one. 4.5 stars.
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Brett Ohler
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Character Trio
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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I absolutely loved the triple story line that played out throughout the book. It was what I have been hoping for and gave so much more context to all of the characters. I want to also note my appreciation for the Kindle version showing highlights from others. It is a very interesting way to see what parts of the book took people’s interest.
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MyBookishWays
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic entry to an exceptional fantasy series!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2014
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When we join Atticus in Shattered, Owen, his archdruid, has just been freed from the Time Island, and it’s time to teach him the ropes of a very new world. It’s been 2,000 years, so there’s a lot to teach, but Atticus is definitely up for the job. Meanwhile, Granuaile is in Colorado with Oberon and teaching her new houd, Orlaith, to speak when she gets the news from Laksha that her birth father has unearthed a raksoyuj from an ancient vessel and it has possessed him. Unfortunately, the raksoyuj is able to summon demons and make them do its bidding, and this one is spreading a pestilence throughout the region. As a result, people are dying. So, Granuaile is urged to find a way to stop her father before someone else decides to, someone that’s not concerned about leaving her dad alive. So, Granuaile leaves Oberon behind to give Atticus the heads up, and she and Orlaith shift to India to meet with Laksha and decide on their next steps. She soon finds out that she’ll need a divine weapon to combat the raksoyuj without killing her father, and that quest will lead her deep into the Himalayas.

Meanwhile, if you’ll recall, Atticus’s tussle with the manticore in the home of Midhir, left his tattoos a mess, so he needs Owen to fix them. Luckily, that will be easy compared to the job ahead, which is to find out once and for all who is conspiring to kill him. Plus, Loki is still running around, committing various acts of crazy,and Ragnarok is still a looming threat.

So, we’ve got Granuaile in India, trying to save her father from possession and stop the plague that’s killing all those people, and keep in mind, her father thinks she’s dead, since she had to fake her own death in order to become a Druid. After Atticus’s tattoos are fixed, he’s hoping he can enlist Owen in helping him suss out who’s after him, so they can head off the problem, and in the meantime, Owen will get to know Atticus all over again, since he’s been “gone” for 2,000 years, after all.

What follows is the usual awesome that you’d expect from Kevin Hearne, but this time the story is told in three voices: Atticus, Granuaile, and Owen. This isn’t the first time he’s done it, and it took a bit to get used to the perspective shifts, but I quickly did, and even though Atticus remains my favorite narrator, I especially enjoyed Owen’s take on things. He’s cranky and gruff, and absorbing all of the changes that 2,000 years has brought would be stressful for anyone. We’ve come to expect a good amount of funny, from these books, as well, and some of the funniest scenes are between Atticus and Owen (keep an eye out for Atticus instructing Owen on the proper way to interact with a woman.) Granuaile and Atticus don’t really come together until the showstopping conclusion, and although I missed their interaction, Granuaile’s eye opening visit with a family of yeti (yeti!!!), more than made up for it.

There’s a lot (a lot) going on in Shattered, and if you’re new to the series, don’t start here. You really need the background of the previous books in order to keep up. Fans already invested in the series, like me, will most definitely enjoy it. The author introduces us to quite a few Hindu deities this time around with his usual impeccable attention to detail, and it’s a talented author that can keep so many threads in play without a stumble. However, he does it, and it makes for a satisfying read. I mean, come on…YETI!!! Shattered is a terrific entry in the series, and for those itching to find out who’s been after Atticus, you’ll get your answers here, but, of course, it’s never that easy for Atticus, and the conclusion will leave you craving the next book. Can’t wait!
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Alexandra M
4.0 out of 5 stars B
Reviewed in France on February 2, 2021
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Flora
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, Tyranny and Murder. Gripping Stuff!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2020
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I've become a big fan of The Iron Druid Chronicles. Kevin Hearne's writing style is fantastic as are his stories. They're intelligent, well researched but still easy to read. His books are full of threads but never leave me feeling confused. Kevin keeps me entertained from the first page to the last. Shattered is slightly different from previous books. Atticus, Granuaile and Owen all get their own chapters. It was very insightful to get their differing perspectives and a great way of getting to know Granuaile and Owen better.

I downloaded the Audible narration to listen to Shattered as well as reading. However, I ended up listening to the whole thing rather than reading it. Christopher Ragland’s performance was once again outstanding. He transports me into each and every adventure. The pace at which he reads the story and the emotions he adds to the different scenes are perfect. I love the different accents he gives each character – his performance brings them all to life. Christopher doesn't have as wide an array of female voices as male ones. However, that's understandable and doesn't diminish his obvious talent. I knew straight away whose head we were in for the different chapters and didn't get lost in any of the conversational dialogue.

While I’m talking about the characters, I must say how much I love them all in this series. They’re complex, written with their own tales and histories. It makes each one feel real and believable. I love how much Granuaile is featuring now. We get whole adventures and chapters from her perspective in this book. I also really liked the onerous druid, Owen and liked his opposing views. Oberon, Atticus’ faithful Irish Wolfhound is still the BEST. He just lights up my heart in every scene he’s in.

Although the story was fast-paced it never felt rushed. We never had more information than our protagonists. Therefore we journeyed with them, never really knowing when or where the next problem would occur or the next attack would strike. I loved that I spent most of my time on the edge of my seat.

Shattered is the seventh book in the Iron Druid Chronicles so a lot has happened so far. However, Kevin does a good job of weaving any pertinent information into the story seamlessly. I didn’t notice any detrimental effects to the flow or pace.

The next book in this incredible series is Staked and I can’t wait to see what trials and adventures Atticus, Granuaile, Owen and the hounds have to face next!
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M. F.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in India on July 11, 2017
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Nice
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Chris Smythe
5.0 out of 5 stars Back on track
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2014
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After the last few books in this series, which felt a little like placeholders, it's great to see the author returning to his earlier excitement and style. This book reminded me what I loved so much about the Iron Druid books when I first discovered them with a short story on the author's website years ago, before the first book was even out. For anyone who thought the series was spinning its wheels, you'll be glad you gave this one a read. A lot of things are finally starting to happen to Atticus and company again, and you're going to want to be there for the ride.

Just want to close with a thanks to Kevin Hearne, the author, for pulling me back into this fantastic world and uncovering some new and exciting parts of it.
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Jaime Ferrer
4.0 out of 5 stars Stepping stone
Reviewed in Spain on July 22, 2014
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Well, this book was good but felt more like a necessary slowing in the series to set up for what is to come.
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