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Title: Staked
Author: Kevin Hearne
Narrator: Christopher Ragland
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-26-16
Publisher: Hachette Audio UK
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
Iron Druid Atticus O'Sullivan, hero of Kevin Hearne's epic New York Times best-selling urban fantasy series, has a point to make - and then drive into a vampire's heart.
When a druid has lived for 2,000 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.
Critic Reviews:
"Atticus and his crew are a breath of fresh air.... I love, love, love this series." (My Bookish Ways)
"This is one series no fantasy fan should miss. Mystery, suspense, magic and mayhem." (SciFi Chick)
"Neil Gaiman's American Gods meets Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden." (SFFWorld)
Members Reviews:
A BAD TURN
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
Much less girl druid talking.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
tired and bored
Would you listen to another book narrated by Christopher Ragland?
Yes
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Staked?
All of the secondary characters (Druids)
Any additional comments?
The book is good from the point of view of the Druid, very boring from his companions.
awesome
Can't wait for the next book to come out! this was truly an awesome book as usual. sad parts and all.
Vampires, gravey and bath time stories
Would you listen to Staked again? Why?
YES!!!!!!!
I loved the story
What other book might you compare Staked to, and why?
I would compare the series to
Alex Verus series by Benedict Jacka
Skulduggery pleasant by Derek Landy
What does Christopher Ragland bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?
The narration of Christopher Ragland is as part of the characters as Kevin Hearne for me. He continues to alternate between the three of them, and it's clear which one you're following. the warmth and familiarity his story telling is a joy to listen to.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
the humour and connection to the characters is what makes this series for me
Any additional comments?
I have never been interested in writing a review before however the adventures of Atticus, Granuaile and Owen have compelled be to share my love of these stories. the characters, places and mythology woven throughout out the series keeps me listening and wanting to know what next!
I have loved staked and following Atticus, trying to sort things out!.