Staked

In "Staked," the ninth installment of Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles, ancient druid Atticus O'Sullivan faces his most formidable challenge yet: a full-scale war against legions of vampires, led by the power-mad Theophilus. Having endured for two millennia, Atticus knows the dangers of immortal enemies, and this time, the stakes are higher than ever. His quest to put an end to Theophilus's reign of terror takes him across the globe, culminating in a fateful confrontation in the Eternal City of Rome. Meanwhile, Atticus's allies are entangled in their own desperate struggles. Archdruid Owen Kennedy finds himself in a thorny predicament with vengeful trolls, proving that ancient debts are rarely forgotten. Granuaile, Atticus's apprentice, is racing against time to break free from the oppressive mark of the Norse god Loki, a perilous journey that will force her to confront terrifying Slavic nightmares. As Atticus maneuvers towards his ultimate showdown, he understands that victory against Theophilus may come at an unbearable personal cost, potentially losing a dear friend in the process.