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  • From the World of the Iron Druid Chronicles
  • Written by: Kevin Hearne
  • Narrated by: Luke Daniels
  • Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (87 ratings)

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Ink & Sigil

Written by: Kevin Hearne
Narrated by: Luke Daniels
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Publisher's Summary

New York Times best-selling author Kevin Hearne returns to the world of his beloved Iron Druid Chronicles in a spin-off series about an eccentric master of rare magic solving an uncanny mystery in Scotland.

"A terrific kick-off of a new, action-packed, enchantingly fun series." (Booklist)

Al MacBharrais is both blessed and cursed. He is blessed with an extraordinary white moustache, an appreciation for craft cocktails - and a most unique magical talent. He can cast spells with magically enchanted ink and he uses his gifts to protect our world from rogue minions of various pantheons, especially the Fae.

But he is also cursed. Anyone who hears his voice will begin to feel an inexplicable hatred for Al, so he can only communicate through the written word or speech apps. And his apprentices keep dying in peculiar freak accidents. As his personal life crumbles around him, he devotes his life to his work, all the while trying to crack the secret of his curse.

But when his latest apprentice, Gordie, turns up dead in his Glasgow flat, Al discovers evidence that Gordie was living a secret life of crime. Now Al is forced to play detective - while avoiding actual detectives who are wondering why death seems to always follow Al. Investigating his apprentice’s death will take him through Scotland’s magical underworld, and he’ll need the help of a mischievous hobgoblin if he’s to survive.

©2020 Kevin Hearne (P)2020 Random House Audio

What the critics say

“A terrific kick-off of a new, action-packed, enchantingly fun series...delightful." (Booklist, starred review)

“A refreshing viewpoint into an urban fantasy setting [with] touches of humor and dynamic characters ... Readers will be eager to see what happens next." (Publishers Weekly)

"Delightful! Hearne’s use of Scottish words and spellings ... adds to the story’s singular flavor. The author includes plenty of shout-outs for fans of the “Iron Druid” series [in this] tale sure to draw in new readers.” (Library Journal)

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Awesome

it was an absolute awesome experience. I recommended it to friends by chapter three.

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Already pre-ordered the next book!

I’ve enjoyed all of the Kevin Hearne books I’ve listened to. Luke Daniels is a fantastic narrator. The writing and narration just pulls you right into the book.

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That’s one talented narrator!

The story is full of suspense, action, and humor - Hearne’s specialty. The narrator was AMAZING; seamlessly switching between the many accents, including a British computer voice that mispronounces Fae names, and making this novel an absolute joy to listen to.

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Great story in an existing world

Same world as the Iron Druid which all books I have read. Having a new series in that world is amazing. Luke Daniel's is an amazing narrator

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Another great book!

Another great book and amazing voice over love it! Can’t wait for the next one please hurry. Lol

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An exciting spinoff

The book was a lovely combination of comfortable familiarity and exciting novelty. The world that Kevin created in his Iron Druid Chronicles series is one that is rich with potential spinoffs. In Ink & Sigil, he broaden the perspective beyond that of druids. The new characters are a delight and the various cameos of characters from ICD were wonderfully amusing. I hope we get many more books following the adventures of Al and his friends.

And luckily, we have Luke as the narrator. He is of course brilliant.

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I’m hoping there are more coming

Mr Hearne never fails to deliver a great storey, And Luke Daniels sets a very high bar with his performance.
Well worth the time if you enjoy a great storey

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like iron druid?

the first paragraph of the book reaffirms the belief that you NEVER want to be Nigel in Toronto. seriously listen to this book. coriander is in it!

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A long awaited return to this world!

It took a few moments to build up my enthusiasm, but I am glad I stuck around until the characters took shape and grabbed my heart. I'm eager to listen to the next book!
Luke Daniels is awesome as expected.

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Wonderful new storyline in the Iron Druid Universe

What a wonderful new storyline in the Iron Druid Universe but what else could you expect from Kevin Hearne!

Luke Daniel's crushes the narration as usual!

Can't wait for the next book in the series. I'm sure the shenanigans will be EPIC! 😁

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