A few months ago, in preparation for a five hour drive to visit my son at college, I was shopping an audio book sale at Audible and stumbled across HEXED, book 2 of the Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne. (I, being an incredible reader of fine print, thought it was book 1 in the series).
The sample sounded good and the reviews on Audible were awesome, so I bought it.
The series is about a 2,000 year old Druid named Atticus, his dog Oberon, and all the supernatural trouble they get into while trying to live a quiet life in Arizona.
There are vampires, werewolves, gods, demons, witches and various dieties (including Jesus!). Luke Daniels has a different voice for all of them. He’s amazing! Seriously, you haven’t lived until you’ve heard Oberon (an Irish Wolfhound) and Atticus communicate via their thoughts.
I became an insta-fangirl of Kevin Hearne’s work and Luke Daniels’ narration and convinced my pal, book blogger Kelly from Books N Kisses, to start listening to the series too.
Check out this awesome interview she did of Kevin on her blog. Then check out the awesome interview Kevin did of narrator Luke Daniels.
We’ve been listening to them at roughly the same pace, so we text each other silly lines. I’ve almost driven off the road because I’m laughing so hard. I can’t wait to find a safe place to pull over and text her what I’ve just heard. Here are some of my texts to her:
“I, for one, am no fan of boners in the rain.”
“Bacon is the way and the truth.”
“How does a ward know the difference between a douchebag and a boy from Scottsdale?” “Ah, I see. They’re practically synonymous.”
Turns out my author friend Karina Cooper is also a huge fan of the IDC in audio. All three of us are going to stalk him attending his book signings (Kelly in Salem, Karina and me in Seattle) promoting book 6, HUNTED which COMES OUT TODAY, so we decided to team up to do a fun giveaway. When fangirls unite, you win!
1. Visit Kelly’s blog to read her interview with Kevin plus a chance to win an audio version of Book 1 HOUNDED.
2. See the Rafflecopter thing below? (The use of that word drives Atticus bonkers.) I’m giving away an audio version of Book 2 HEXED. (If you’re reading this feed on Goodreads or Amazon, I think you need to come to my blog to see it.)
3. Visit Karina’s website for a chance to win an audio version of Book 3 HAMMERED.
Thank you to Kevin and Luke for making those long drives really fun and for providing fodder for us fangirls.
I’ve actually listened to one audio book. I had won it and played it while I did house chores. It was a romance book so I kept laughing and snickering during the love scene.
I have several audio books for my kids, one for myself. So yes I’ve listened to audio books. 🙂
I love audio books! I listen to audio books when I don’t have time to sit and read.
Can wait to get these
I love audio books! Help when i clean while the kids are sleep i put on headphones why I work!!!
I have never listened to an audio book but this one sounds fantastic! I would love for this to be my first.
This would be an excellent series to start with then, Ashlee! The only downside is that Luke sets the bar so high, others narrators may seem pale in comparison. 🙂
I’ve only listened to samples. Would be awesome to win a full audio book!
I suck and only have gotten to Hounded but I interviewed Kevin when it came out and he is such a sweet, goofy guy! I got my hubs and cousin reading the series and they are rabid fans and pick on me for not keeping up.
I usually listen to audiobooks when I spring clean or have a video game I hate the music on. Lol I would love to get these so I can catch up!
You interviewed him??? Niiice!!! I totally need to get my husband reading/listening to them too!
I always have one I am listening to while reading another. You just never know where you will be and when you will be able to read or listen.
It’s been awhile since I’ve listened to an audiobook. This sounds like a fun way to get started again.
I have listened to a few in the car ( I have an hour commute to work ).
Kassandra
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I love audiobooks and almost always have one going when I work on my computer at home.
No…I have never listened to one but I would try. Just was scared that it would take me away from the book…I may not get into an audio book like I would if I was reading.
I understand the hesitation, Nicole, but Luke Daniels is amazing as the narrator. To be honest with you, I’m not usually fond of reading stories with lots of characters. I get too confused as to who is who and have to page backwards to refresh my memory. But this narrator has unique voices for EVERY character, so there’s no doubt who is who. Instantly, you know.
Iron Druid Chronicles is such an awesome series and you’re completely right about Luke Daniels’s amazing voice talents for the series. Oberon ROCKS! My daughter and I have listened to #1-5, courtesy of our local library, King County Library System. Now the debate is whether to break down and sign up for Audible to hear “Hunted” or wait until KCLS gets it it on Overdrive. Either way, we are both killer excited for the book.
I love Oberon, Sue!!! I’m on book 4 right now and got teary eyed at a certain part. 🙂
I have never listened to an audio book but I think I might like to try it sometime..
I love audiobooks, listen to them on my way to and from work every day since the drive is long…
I have never listened to an audiobook. I like the feel of a book in my hands.
not yet
Yes I have listened to an Ebook before,I love having them for when Im in the car or on a road trip. 🙂 great giveaway!!!
I LOVE audiobooks _ love to listen to on trips
TRY to listen on Dreadmil re um TREADMILL
You know, I *just* started listening to audiobooks while I run. Before, I’d just listen in my car or while doing chores around the house. I didn’t think I could run w/o music, but listening to a book while running whisks me away so I forget that I’m really tired. 🙂
Of the books youve recommended and i picked up…. i dont think ive ever been disapointed. Ive always wanted to try to get an audiobook. Id love to win! Thanks for the chance, laurie. 🙂
Oh I’m so glad, Jessica! And if you win this, I can just about guarantee that you’ll love this series as well. 🙂
I have only ever listened to one audiobook – and it was so much fun! Thanks for the giveaway!
Erin
Honestly, it’s hard for me to believe it, but I have never listened to an audio book! I would be thrilled to listed to one of yours Laurie! Thanks for the opportunity! Take care. Shelbie =)
This sounds like a blast. Have to go see about getting the series on kindle to go with (hopefully) my new audiobook. Thanks for the fun and the introduction.
Every day on my way to and from work!!!