Staked: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book Eight

Kevin Hearne

Jan 2016 · The Iron Druid Chronicles Book 8 · Sold by Del Rey

About this eBook

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the eighth book in The Iron Druid Chronicles, two-thousand-year-old Druid Atticus O’Sullivan faces the clan of vampires who have been bent on destroying him—including Leif, his former best friend turned enemy.

When a Druid lives as long as Atticus does, 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 pain-in-the-neck Theophilus—are no longer content to live undead and let live. Atticus needs to make a point—and drive it into a vampire’s heart.

As always, Atticus wouldn’t mind a little backup. But his allies have problems of their own. Ornery 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 globe-trots to stop his vampire nemesis, 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.

Don’t miss any of The Iron Druid Chronicles:
HOUNDED | HEXED | HAMMERED | TRICKED | TRAPPED | HUNTED | SHATTERED | STAKED | SCOURGED | BESIEGED

Ratings and reviews

The only other urban fantasy series to have so completely captured my heart mind and soul besides Mr. Butcher and Sir. Dresden. I dare say that Kevin Hearne has it all, his style of writing and using historically accurate information makes his plots seem so much more enthralling and enjoying to read. I would literally "squee" if Jim B. And Kevin H. Ever sat down to write a crossover book where Atticus meets Hairy!!! And pay 100 bucks no questions asked for the book.

Aside from Star Wars, the IDC series is my favorite read. Kevin's multi-faceted plot arcs never disappoint, and with all the 80s and 90s references, and all of the geekery makes the dialog relatable.

The vampire war heats up and so do the stakes (hah Hah). Well worth the read. Indulge and enjoy, a tasty sausa... I mean book like this doesn't come around every day.

About the author

Kevin Hearne hugs trees, pets doggies, and rocks out to heavy metal. He also thinks tacos are a pretty nifty idea. He is the New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles, the Ink & Sigil series, and the Seven Kennings series, and is co-author of The Tales of Pell with Delilah S. Dawson.