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Scourged
336 pages
A wisecracking, globe-trotting mythological brawl to save the world, complete with a very good dog.
What it feels like
Reading this grand finale feels like strapping into a mythological roller coaster that refuses to hit the brakes. The pace is relentlessly propulsive as the narrative bounces across the globe, weaving together pantheons in a desperate, apocalyptic brawl. Despite the heavy, world-ending stakes and the bittersweet sacrifices required to save Gaia, the tone remains fiercely irreverent, anchored by snappy dialogue, pop-culture nods, and the ever-delightful comic relief of a sausage-loving hound. It is an adrenaline-soaked, magic-slinging sprint that balances epic, cinematic action with deep emotional payoffs for long-time fans. Readers who devour witty, myth-mashing urban fantasy will find this a satisfying, action-packed conclusion that honors the bonds of found family and the sheer fun of gods behaving badly.
- Mood
- apocalyptic
- action-packed
- triumphant
- bittersweet
- Tone
- wry
- irreverent
- urgent
- epic
- humorous
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- the weight of immortality · found family and loyalty · facing the end of the world · sacrifices for the greater good · the interconnectedness of mythologies
- The writing
- Snappy, dialogue-heavy, and laced with pop-culture references and canine comic relief, even amidst world-ending stakes.
- The arc
- A high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled sprint toward an apocalyptic climax that resolves with a bittersweet but satisfying sense of closure.
- Who it's for
- Fans of myth-mashing urban fantasy who love wisecracking heroes, epic magical brawls, and talking dogs.
Content notes
- fantasy violence
- character death
- apocalyptic themes
About the book
"Kevin Hearne creates the ultimate Atticus O'Sullivan adventure in the grand finale of the Iron Druid Chronicles: an epic battle royale against the Norse gods of Asgard. Unchained from fate, the Norse gods Loki and Hel are ready to unleash Ragnarok, a.k.a. the Apocalypse, upon the earth. They've made allies on the darker side of many pantheons, and there's a globe-spanning battle brewing that ancient Druid Atticus O'Sullivan will be hard-pressed to survive, much less win. Granuaile MacTiernan must join immortals Sun Wukong and Erlang Shen in a fight against the Yama Kings in Taiwan, but she discovers that the stakes are much higher than she thought. Meanwhile, Archdruid Owen Kennedy must put out both literal and metaphorical fires from Bavaria to Peru to keep the world safe for his apprentices and the future of Druidry. And Atticus recruits the aid of a tyromancer, an Indian witch, and a trickster god in hopes that they'll give him just enough leverage to both save Gaia and see another sunrise. There is a hound named Oberon who deserves a snack, after all. Praise for Kevin Hearne and The Iron Druid Chronicles "[The Iron Druid books] are clever, fast-paced and a good escape."--Jason Weisberger, Boing Boing "Celtic mythology and an ancient Druid with modern attitude mix it up in the Arizona desert in this witty new fantasy series."--Kelly Meding, author of Chimera "Outrageously fun."--The Plain Dealer, on Hounded "Superb. plenty of quips and zap-pow-bang fighting."--Publishers Weekly (starred review), on Hounded "An exciting mix of comedy, action, and mythology. [Atticus] is one of the best main characters currently present in the urban fantasy genre."--Fantasy Book Critic, on Tricked "Funny, razor-sharp. plenty of action, humor, and mythology."--Booklist (starred review), on Shattered"--
"Kevin Hearne creates the ultimate Atticus O'Sullivan adventure in the grand finale of the Iron Druid Chronicles: an epic battle royale against the Norse gods of Asgard. Unchained from fate, the Norse gods Loki and Hel are ready to unleash Ragnarok, a.k.a. the Apocalypse, upon the earth. They've made allies on the darker side of many pantheons and there's a globe-spanning battle brewing that ancient Druid Atticus O'Sullivan will be hard pressed to survive, much less win. Granuaile McTiernan must join immortals Sun Wukong and Erlang Shen in a fight against the Yama Kings in Taiwan, but she discovers that the stakes are much higher than she thought. Meanwhile, Archdruid Owen Kennedy must put out both literal and metaphorical fires from Bavaria to Peru to keep the world safe for his apprentices and the future of Druidry. And Atticus recruits the aid of a tyromancer, an Indian witch, and a trickster god in hopes that they'll give him just enough leverage to both save Gaia and see another sunrise. There is a hound named Oberon who deserves a snack, after all"--
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