The Chapel Perilous The Iron Druid Chronicles eBook Kevin Hearne
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Ancient Druid Atticus O’Sullivan has had plenty of adventures during his long life, and in “The Chapel Perilous” he shares one of them with his apprentice, Granuaile. He lays out the true story of the quest for the Holy Grail, in which he was personally involved—and the events of which are quite different from the Christian tale most people know today.
While on an errand for Ogma to recover the Dagda’s Cauldron, Atticus confronts evil at a mysterious chapel, takes the first steps to becoming the Iron Druid, and learns the shocking truth about goblin fashion choices.
He was, of course, in terrible peril.
Originally published in 2013 in the Unfettered anthology edited by Shawn Speakman, now offered singly with cover art by Galen Dara.
The Chapel Perilous The Iron Druid Chronicles eBook Kevin Hearne
I love that Kevin Hearne offers us these tidbits even as we anticipate the next full-length novel in the Iron Druid Chronicles. "The Chapel Perilous" is a short story that first published in editor Shawn Speakman's anthology Unfettered: Tales by Masters of Fantasy. It's basically Hearne's geekout over T.S. Eliot and the Holy Grail mythos. The framing sequences take place during Granuaile's training period after Two Ravens and One Crow: An Iron Druid Chronicles Novella (The Iron Druid Chronicles) but four years before Trapped: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book Five.When Granuaile and Oberon beg Atticus for a story, he narrates an adventure of his circa 537 AD that inadvertently inspired the legend of the Holy Grail. Hearne's storytelling, no surprise, is rollicking and smart and very funny. I love how he seamlessly entwines the Grail legend into his own series world-building. Significant things happen. ***SPOILERS*** we learn how Atticus came up with the ideas for the silver charms on his necklace and the cold iron amulet that would turn him into the Iron Druid. We also meet another smart-alecky animal sidekick, one that predates Oberon by many centuries. Yep, it's another fantastic short read.
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The Chapel Perilous The Iron Druid Chronicles eBook Kevin Hearne Reviews
Hearne's Atticus is at it again, this time blowing the cover off the Holy Grail. This short may not be the best place to start in to the series as a first time reader won't get why no one is challenging Atticus' position in this retelling of the Grail Myth but, other than that, it's typical Hearne at his usual. Good stuff for Iron Druid fans.
Novellas, fun but quite short. The Iron Druid Chronicles was recommended so I tried out a small sampling. And I like them! 2000 year old Druid still on Earth, practicing his form of magic. He's tied to nature and benevolent. But not everyone else shares his love of nature/humanity so then he has to get down and dirty.
A story out of Atticus's past, shared with Oberon and Granuaile during her apprenticeship, a re-imagining of the Holy Grail given its original pagan past. Not necessary to the storyline of the series, it is a fun little jaunt into their world.
This short story takes place back when Granuaile was still in training. With the three of them sitting around a camp fire, Oberon asks Atticus to tell them a story. He relates his time as Sir Gawain and his quest for the Holy Grail. It's not exactly the King Arthur version.
An interesting tale with action and some humor in the form of a horse that Atticus can converse with, as well as with Oberon. He relates how some of the things he uses today came out of that quest. A nice short break from reality.
This is a story outside of the main Iron Druid series. It can be read no matter where you are in the series. It consists of Atticus O'Sullivan telling a story of his early days as a Druid to Granuale and Oberon.
As usual, Kevin Hearne tells the tale in a humorous and easy-to-read style. As well, Luke Daniels is great as the voice of the Iron Druid. I was first introduced to Mr. Daniels in this series, and his now one of my favorite narrators.
I recommend this story.
Overall 3 stars
Summary
This is a short story about the "original" quest for the grail which Atticus undertook as a young man. The story is well written but seemed to lacked more details/depth; I wanted to know more details! The author did a good job of hooking me on the grail story concept but left me wanting much more.
If you enjoy the "Iron Druid" books, then I would suggest that you get is a fix before the next book comes out in the series. It is a fairly quick read and adds a bit more depth to Atticus.
Note The information about grail legend provided by the author in the forward is quite interesting and worth a read.
Had to finally give Mr. Hearne his due. I’ve been visiting (reading) Atticus for many many years now reading over from -the first book - Hounded to the newest publication. I have Multiple Sclerosis and reading each book again helps refresh my memory. Not that Atticus is in any way forgettable. I just love living vicariously through his life. As I write this review I’m reading towards the latest of Mr. Hearne’s fantastic tales (Scourged) and do not wish to be a spoiler and reveal anything for those of you that are just being introduced to Atticus but there is a character (not introduced completely until ‘Shattered’) in the overall story that I hope branches of into a complete series of his own - OWEN!!!
Thanks again Mr. Hearne you have no idea what joy and energy you have brought into my life.
I love that Kevin Hearne offers us these tidbits even as we anticipate the next full-length novel in the Iron Druid Chronicles. "The Chapel Perilous" is a short story that first published in editor Shawn Speakman's anthology Unfettered Tales by Masters of Fantasy. It's basically Hearne's geekout over T.S. Eliot and the Holy Grail mythos. The framing sequences take place during Granuaile's training period after Two Ravens and One Crow An Iron Druid Chronicles Novella (The Iron Druid Chronicles) but four years before Trapped The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book Five.
When Granuaile and Oberon beg Atticus for a story, he narrates an adventure of his circa 537 AD that inadvertently inspired the legend of the Holy Grail. Hearne's storytelling, no surprise, is rollicking and smart and very funny. I love how he seamlessly entwines the Grail legend into his own series world-building. Significant things happen. ***SPOILERS*** we learn how Atticus came up with the ideas for the silver charms on his necklace and the cold iron amulet that would turn him into the Iron Druid. We also meet another smart-alecky animal sidekick, one that predates Oberon by many centuries. Yep, it's another fantastic short read.
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