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Three Slices

The Iron Druid Chronicles #7.5 - A Prelude to War • Book 7

3.74 ABR Score (6.8K ratings)
★ 3.92 Goodreads (4.5K) ★ 4.15 Audible (2.2K)
6h 7m Released 2015 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Three authors, three wildly different tones, one narrator who somehow holds it all together — Luke Daniels earns his reputation in six hours.

  • Great if you want: interconnected fantasy novellas without a bloated novel's commitment
  • Listening experience: varied and punchy — shifts from mythic to carnival-dark to grimdark
  • Narration: Daniels modulates naturally across three distinct author voices
  • Skip if: you haven't read the Iron Druid series — Hearne's section assumes deep familiarity

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About This Audiobook

Three novellas from acclaimed fantasy authors converge in this supernatural anthology, each delivering a distinct flavor of dark fantasy horror. Kevin Hearne continues Atticus O'Sullivan's saga as the ancient druid faces vengeful vampires while his apprentice Granuaile wages her own battle against the trickster god Loki. Delilah S. Dawson introduces readers to young magician Criminy Stain, whose circus mishap leads him into a forest encounter with mysterious Merissa and her bucket of blood. Chuck Wendig brings back death-seer Miriam Black as she pursues what may be her last chance to break free from her terrible gift, tracking a killer through the Colorado mountains.

Luke Daniels anchors the audio production with his versatile vocal range, seamlessly transitioning between the three distinct stories and their varied tones. His performance captures Atticus's sardonic wit, Criminy's youthful desperation, and Miriam's world-weary cynicism with equal skill. The audio format enhances each tale's atmospheric tension, allowing listeners to fully absorb the mounting dread and supernatural elements through Daniels' nuanced delivery. His pacing builds suspense effectively across all three narratives, making the collection feel cohesive despite its multiple authors and divergent storylines.