Eventually, even Atticus and Owen part ways and we are left with three distinct tales, which, while I can see were necessary for plot development I didn't feel they had the same effect or feel on the storyline engagement. I didn’t mind this breakup of the story we get the opportunity to see how Granuaile operates when alone, she definitely lives up to her Elemental name Fierce Druid. Granuaile is off in search of her missing father. Atticus and Owen are initially off by themselves Atticus is teaching Owen the ways of the microbreweries, phones, TV, toilet paper and indoor plumbing. There is a lot happening in Shattered for each of the characters - Kevin Hearne is giving each hero a chance to branch out and shine in his or her own plot. For Atticus, the jury's still out on whether the wily old coot will be an asset in the epic battle with Norse god Loki - or merely a pain in the arse.Īs the trio of Druids deals with pestilence-spreading demons, bacon-loving yeti, fierce flying foxes, and frenzied Fae, they're hoping that this time… three's a charm. Between busting Atticus's chops and trying to fathom a cell phone, Owen must also learn English. What's more, Atticus has defrosted an archdruid long ago frozen in time, a father figure (of sorts) who now goes by the modern name Owen Kennedy.Ītticus takes pleasure in the role reversal, as the student is now the teacher. Now he's got company.Ītticus's apprentice Granuaile is finally a full Druid herself.

For nearly two thousand years, there was only one Druid left walking the Earth - Atticus O'Sullivan, the Iron Druid, whose sharp wit and sharp sword kept him alive while pursued by a pantheon of hostile deities.

Shattered by Kevin Hearne