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'''''Tricked''''' is the fourth novel in [[Kevin Hearne|Kevin Hearne's]] urban fantasy series, [[The Iron Druid Chronicles]] and is the sequel to ''[[Hammered (Kevin Hearne novel)|Hammered]]''. It was released on April 24, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tricked by Kevin Hearne: 9780593359662 {{!}} PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books |url=https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/216984/tricked-by-kevin-hearne/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=PenguinRandomhouse.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
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'''''Tricked''''' is a urban fantasy novel by Kevin Hearne.


==Plot introduction==
==Plot introduction==
Being the last Druid carries with it several complications, especially when you become infamous for helping to kill Thor and decimate the Norse pantheon. Now with a whole host of deities hunting him, Atticus O'Sullivan, along with his faithful dog Oberon, and initiate Granuaile, decide to leave his Third Eye Books and Herbs occult shop in Tempe and go into hiding, with the help of Coyote, the Navajo trickster god, who asks a favor in return. Yet, deals with Coyote aren't always what they seem and if Atticus can survive faking his own death he'll have to contend with undead skinwalkers and a vampire blood feud that threatens to engulf all of Arizona.
''Tricked'' features the character of Atticus O'Sullivan, and his world, an [[alternate history (fiction)|alternate history]] where magic, vampires, werewolves, Gods and other supernatural elements exist (albeit in hiding). O'Sullivan, the last Druid and proprieter of Third Eye Books and Herbs occult shop, comes into contact with many of the supernatural characters of his home city of Tempe, Arizona. He draws his power from the earth, possesses a sharp wit, and wields multiple magical weaponry (all won in battles).

The novel blends elements of mythology and urban fantasy.

==Characters==
* '''Atticus O'Sullivan:''' The last of the [[Druid]]s.
* '''Oberon:''' [[Irish Wolfhound]]; he can communicate telepathically with Atticus.
* '''[[Coyote (mythology)|Coyote]]:''' Navajo Trickster god.
* '''Granuaile:''' Atticus' Druid initiate.
* '''Frank Chischilly:''' Hataali, Navajo medicine man.
* '''Sophie Betsuie:''' Head engineer for Navajo construction project.
* '''[[Hel (being)|Hel]]:''' Daughter of Loki, Norse goddess of death, ruler of [[Hel (being)|Hel]].
* '''Leif Helgarson:''' Atticus' nighttime lawyer who is also a [[vampire]].
* '''[[The Morrigan]]:''' Celtic Chooser of the Slain and goddess of war.
* '''Hallbjörn “Hal” Hauk:''' Atticus’ daytime lawyer who is also a [[werewolf]].


==References==
In ''Tricked'' (book four), Atticus and his druidic team go into hiding and travel to Colorado to repay a Navajo trickster god's help. The novel blends elements of mythology and urban fantasy.
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Latest revision as of 15:59, 28 June 2024

Tricked
AuthorKevin Hearne
Cover artistGene Mollica
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Iron Druid Chronicles
GenreUrban fantasy
PublisherDel Rey Books
Publication date
April 24, 2012
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint
Pages368
ISBN978-0-345-53362-3
Preceded byHammered 
Followed byTrapped 

Tricked is the fourth novel in Kevin Hearne's urban fantasy series, The Iron Druid Chronicles and is the sequel to Hammered. It was released on April 24, 2012.[1]

Plot introduction[edit]

Being the last Druid carries with it several complications, especially when you become infamous for helping to kill Thor and decimate the Norse pantheon. Now with a whole host of deities hunting him, Atticus O'Sullivan, along with his faithful dog Oberon, and initiate Granuaile, decide to leave his Third Eye Books and Herbs occult shop in Tempe and go into hiding, with the help of Coyote, the Navajo trickster god, who asks a favor in return. Yet, deals with Coyote aren't always what they seem and if Atticus can survive faking his own death he'll have to contend with undead skinwalkers and a vampire blood feud that threatens to engulf all of Arizona.

The novel blends elements of mythology and urban fantasy.

Characters[edit]

  • Atticus O'Sullivan: The last of the Druids.
  • Oberon: Irish Wolfhound; he can communicate telepathically with Atticus.
  • Coyote: Navajo Trickster god.
  • Granuaile: Atticus' Druid initiate.
  • Frank Chischilly: Hataali, Navajo medicine man.
  • Sophie Betsuie: Head engineer for Navajo construction project.
  • Hel: Daughter of Loki, Norse goddess of death, ruler of Hel.
  • Leif Helgarson: Atticus' nighttime lawyer who is also a vampire.
  • The Morrigan: Celtic Chooser of the Slain and goddess of war.
  • Hallbjörn “Hal” Hauk: Atticus’ daytime lawyer who is also a werewolf.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Tricked by Kevin Hearne: 9780593359662 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-02-25.

External links[edit]

Tricked title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database

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