Kevin Hearne Books in Order
Browse Kevin Hearne books in order, from Iron Druid and Ink & Sigil to Seven Kennings, with summaries, series guides, and help choosing where to start.
Last updated: July 8, 2026
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Kevin Hearne books in publication order
30 books
Hammered
by Kevin Hearne
2011
Atticus agrees to take on Thor, which is exactly as dangerous as it sounds. Between vampire politics, angry werewolves, and divine fallout across the Norse realms, one bold strike could start a much bigger war.
Hexed
by Kevin Hearne
2011
A new coven, a pack of Bacchants, and a fallen angel all descend on Tempe at once. Atticus must call in favors, trust shaky allies, and keep the city from turning into supernatural collateral damage.
Hounded
by Kevin Hearne
2011
Atticus O'Sullivan looks like a young bookseller in Tempe, but he is really the last druid, hunted for a stolen magical sword. With gods, witches, police, and his wolfhound Oberon closing in, staying hidden is no longer an option.
Trapped
by Kevin Hearne
2012
Atticus needs to bind Granuaile to the earth and make her the first new druid in centuries. Unfortunately, Bacchus, the Norse gods, and an ancient vampire would all prefer that the ceremony end in disaster.
Tricked
by Kevin Hearne
2012
To train Granuaile in peace, Atticus cuts a deal with Coyote and fakes his own death. It is a terrible plan in the best way, sending him into the Arizona desert with monsters, old enemies, and betrayal on his heels.
Two Ravens and One Crow
by Kevin Hearne
2012
Summoned by the Morrigan with no explanation, Atticus has to leave Granuaile, Oberon, and even his sword behind. The trip feels like bad news from the start, and the goddess is not in the habit of overreacting.
Grimoire of the Lamb
by Kevin Hearne
2013
When a thief grabs a dangerous Egyptian grimoire from Atticus's shop, the chase leads all the way to Cairo. Cat goddess Bast, killer crocodiles, and very old magic make this a fast, globe-trotting side adventure.
Hunted
by Kevin Hearne
2013
Atticus, Granuaile, and Oberon tear across Europe while Artemis, Diana, and Loki hunt them down. It is a breathless chase novel with apocalypse-level stakes and very little room for mistakes.
Shattered
by Kevin Hearne
2014
Granuaile is finally a druid, Owen is back in the world, and nobody gets an easy adjustment period. With plague demons, a Fae rebellion, and family trouble in India, the series opens out in several directions at once.
The Chapel Perilous
by Kevin Hearne
2014
Set largely in sixth-century Wales, this story shows how Atticus became tied to Grail legend and Arthurian rumor. Under the name Gawain, he must recover a stolen cauldron from a necromancer before the land dies around it.
The Demon Barker of Wheat Street
by Kevin Hearne
2014
A trip to a Kansas carnival turns ugly when Atticus spots a sinister barker with a very unnatural pull over the crowd. When Granuaile is drawn in, Atticus and Oberon have to expose what is hiding behind the midway lights.
A Prelude to War (Three Slices)
by Kevin Hearne
2015
Set between *Shattered* and *Staked*, this novella pushes the Iron Druid story toward open war. Atticus seeks help in Ethiopia after a murder, while Granuaile decides Loki deserves problems of his own.
Heir to the Jedi
by Kevin Hearne
2015
Set between *A New Hope* and *The Empire Strikes Back*, this adventure follows Luke Skywalker in first person as he tackles a dangerous Rebel mission. It is part spy story, part coming-of-age tale, and all pressure.
Two Tales of the Iron Druid Chronicles
by Kevin Hearne
2015
This short collection gathers two Iron Druid stories, one set just before *Hounded* and one unfolding during *Hammered* from Granuaile's point of view. It is a quick, useful look at the world from a couple of different angles.
Staked
by Kevin Hearne
2016
Atticus goes to war with a powerful vampire clan, including former friend Leif. While Owen deals with troll trouble and Granuaile tries to shake Loki's mark, every ally comes with a cost.
The Purloined Poodle
by Kevin Hearne
2016
Oberon takes the lead when a prize poodle is abducted and more dogs start vanishing across the Pacific Northwest. With Atticus helping and gravy on the line, this canine detective case gets surprisingly big.
A Plague of Giants
by Kevin Hearne
2017
A giant invasion tears through the world of Teldwen, forcing soldiers, scholars, and hunters into roles they never expected. Hearne trades urban fantasy for sweeping epic stakes, multiple voices, and a continent at war.
Besieged
by Kevin Hearne
2017
Ten connected Iron Druid stories fill in the gaps between past adventures and the final showdown still to come. Egypt, Shakespeare, carnivals, Gold Rush greed, and the realm of the dead all get their turn.
The Squirrel on the Train
by Kevin Hearne
2017
What should have been a pleasant train ride to Portland becomes a murder investigation when the victim looks exactly like Atticus. Oberon, joined by Orlaith and Starbuck, decides human detectives clearly need help.
Scourged
by Kevin Hearne
2018
Loki and Hel are ready to bring Ragnarok to Earth, and Atticus may not survive stopping them. Granuaile and Owen fight on their own fronts as the whole druid world hangs in the balance.
First Dangle and Other Stories
by Kevin Hearne
2019
This collection leads with Owen Kennedy and his sloth friend Slomo solving a supernatural murder across Spain, London, and Texas. It also gathers other Iron Druid stories, making it a handy extra stop for longtime fans.
A Blight of Blackwings
by Kevin Hearne
2020
The giant war spreads into revenge, revolution, and perilous exploration as a new group of voices comes forward. Daryck wants vengeance, Hanima wants change, and Koesha sails toward dangers that maps do not explain.
Ink & Sigil
by Kevin Hearne
2020
Al MacBharrais is a Glasgow sigil agent whose enchanted ink can work powerful magic, but his voice is cursed and his apprentices keep dying. When the latest turns up dead, Al has to solve a murder that may point straight back to him.
A Question of Navigation
by Kevin Hearne
2021
A handful of abducted scientists discover that tens of thousands of humans aboard an alien ship are being kept as food. To save the captives and Earth itself, they have to outthink a system built to consume them.
Paper & Blood
by Kevin Hearne
2021
Al MacBharrais heads to Australia when a fellow sigil agent disappears under grim circumstances. Bodies pile up fast, and he will need Nadia, Buck Foi, Atticus, and some very good dogs to make it back out.
A Curse of Krakens
by Kevin Hearne
2023
The Seven Kennings trilogy closes with three major threads on a collision course. Pen carries a world-shaping quest, Abhi must speak to the krakens, and Koesha follows a clue tied to the deepest secrets of the series.
Candle & Crow
by Kevin Hearne
2024
Al MacBharrais finally goes after the answer that has shadowed the whole trilogy, who cursed him and ruined his life. Friends, gods, detectives, and old Iron Druid allies all crowd into this busy, personal finale.
The Hermit Next Door
by Kevin Hearne
2024
Newly widowed Winnie Mae Chisholm moves to Oregon with her son, hoping for a quieter life, and instead learns their reclusive neighbor is a stranded alien. Protecting him means facing grief, danger, and the temptation of escape.
Oberon’s Bathtime Stories
by Kevin Hearne
2025
While Oberon and Starbuck are stuck in the tub, Atticus keeps them busy with twelve short adventures from across history. It is part story collection, part comic history lesson, and an easy doorway into Iron Druid.
The Great Big Bear and Other Stories of the Iron Druid Chronicles
by Kevin Hearne
2026
This collection returns to the Iron Druid world with a dozen new stories featuring Atticus, Owen, Granuaile, and several excellent dogs. It is extra time in the sandbox, with fresh adventures instead of one single long plot.
Where to start with Kevin Hearne
For the main urban fantasy story: Hounded → Hexed → Hammered
For more Oberon right away: The Purloined Poodle → The Squirrel on the Train → Death and Honey → Canines and Cocktails
For big epic fantasy: A Plague of Giants → A Blight of Blackwings → A Curse of Krakens
For funny co-written fantasy: Kill the Farm Boy → No Country for Old Gnomes → The Princess Beard
For the later Scotland spin-off: Ink & Sigil → Paper & Blood → Candle & Crow
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Hammered
by Kevin Hearne
2011The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 4
Hexed
by Kevin Hearne
2011The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 3
Hounded
by Kevin Hearne
2011The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 2
Trapped
by Kevin Hearne
2012The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 9
Tricked
by Kevin Hearne
2012The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 5
Two Ravens and One Crow
by Kevin Hearne
2012The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 6
Grimoire of the Lamb
by Kevin Hearne
2013The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1
Hunted
by Kevin Hearne
2013The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 10
Shattered
by Kevin Hearne
2014The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 11
The Chapel Perilous
by Kevin Hearne
2014The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 8
The Demon Barker of Wheat Street
by Kevin Hearne
2014The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 7
A Prelude to War (Three Slices)
by Kevin Hearne
2015The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 12
Two Tales of the Iron Druid Chronicles
by Kevin Hearne
2015The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 13
Staked
by Kevin Hearne
2016The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 14
The Purloined Poodle
by Kevin Hearne
2016Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries, Book 1
Besieged
by Kevin Hearne
2017The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 17
The Squirrel on the Train
by Kevin Hearne
2017Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries, Book 2
Scourged
by Kevin Hearne
2018The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 18
Oberon’s Bathtime Stories
by Kevin Hearne
2025The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 20
The Great Big Bear and Other Stories of the Iron Druid Chronicles
by Kevin Hearne
2026The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 21
The Iron Druid Chronicles books in chronological order

Grimoire of the Lamb
by Kevin Hearne
2013The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1
Hounded
by Kevin Hearne
2011The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 2
Hexed
by Kevin Hearne
2011The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 3
Hammered
by Kevin Hearne
2011The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 4
Tricked
by Kevin Hearne
2012The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 5
Two Ravens and One Crow
by Kevin Hearne
2012The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 6
The Demon Barker of Wheat Street
by Kevin Hearne
2014The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 7
The Chapel Perilous
by Kevin Hearne
2014The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 8
Trapped
by Kevin Hearne
2012The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 9
Hunted
by Kevin Hearne
2013The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 10
Shattered
by Kevin Hearne
2014The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 11
A Prelude to War (Three Slices)
by Kevin Hearne
2015The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 12
Two Tales of the Iron Druid Chronicles
by Kevin Hearne
2015The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 13
Staked
by Kevin Hearne
2016The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 14
The Purloined Poodle
by Kevin Hearne
2016Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries, Book 1
The Squirrel on the Train
by Kevin Hearne
2017Oberon’s Meaty Mysteries, Book 2
Besieged
by Kevin Hearne
2017The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 17
Scourged
by Kevin Hearne
2018The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 18
Oberon’s Bathtime Stories
by Kevin Hearne
2025The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 20
The Great Big Bear and Other Stories of the Iron Druid Chronicles
by Kevin Hearne
2026The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 21
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Author bio
Kevin Hearne was born and raised in Arizona, and that dry heat never really left his imagination. Long before readers met Atticus O'Sullivan, Oberon, and a whole lot of unruly gods, Hearne was the kind of writer who liked sharp voices, strange mythology, and a little mischief in the mix.
At Northern Arizona University, he studied English Education and worked for the college newspaper as an editorial cartoonist and feature columnist. Around that time, reading One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest helped flip a switch for him. He has said that the novel's voice showed him how much language can reveal about character, and that idea has stayed with him ever since.
After college, Hearne taught high school English for three years in California, then returned to Arizona and kept teaching there for years. He kept writing too. Most of that early work did not sell, and he has spoken pretty openly about spending close to two decades learning, revising, and getting rejected before the right book found the right moment.
Then a half-joking idea stuck: what if a real druid had survived into the present day, could talk to his dog, and had to deal with modern life as well as very old enemies? Hearne first kicked that concept around after a nerdy argument with friends, then followed it with research into Irish myth. Out of that came Atticus O'Sullivan and Oberon.
Hounded was the book that finally opened the door.
Published in 2011, it launched the Iron Druid world, and readers quickly latched on to its mix of mythology, action, jokes, and affection for animals. Books like Hexed, Hammered, Shattered, and Scourged kept widening the canvas, moving from Tempe, Arizona, into a much bigger clash of pantheons, loyalties, and consequences.
One reason those books connected is that Hearne never treats mythology as a sealed box. Irish gods can collide with Norse gods, witches can bargain with vampires, and an Irish wolfhound can steal entire scenes by demanding sausages. If you like fast banter with your fantasy, Hearne tends to know exactly where the gas pedal is.
He has never stayed in one lane for long. He wrote the Star Wars novel Heir to the Jedi, shifted into large-scale epic fantasy with A Plague of Giants and the rest of the Seven Kennings trilogy, and spun the Iron Druid universe forward in Ink & Sigil, which follows Glasgow sigil agent Al MacBharrais. With Delilah S. Dawson, he also co-wrote the funny, fairy-tale-skewering Tales of Pell books, starting with Kill the Farm Boy.
Different shelf, same impulse.
Even when the setting changes, some Hearne trademarks stick around. He likes myth and folklore treated as living things rather than museum pieces. He likes odd friendships, animal companions, hidden magical systems, and characters whose way of speaking tells you who they are before the plot has fully caught up.
These days Hearne lives in Ontario and became a Canadian citizen in 2022. He still comes across as very much himself, fond of trees, dogs, nature photography, tacos, fountain pens, and the occasional joke. That mix of earnestness and goofiness is a pretty good guide to the books too.
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