The novel is relatively short (around 300 pages), and the pacing is relentless. Once the first attack happens, Atticus barely has time to catch his breath. Fight scenes are tactical and magical, blending swordplay with elemental spells.
A group of witches in Tempe who have their own designs on the local supernatural balance. Key Characters The novel is relatively short (around 300 pages),
The true breakout star of Hounded is Oberon, Atticus’s loyal dog. Through a telepathic bond, Atticus can talk to Oberon, and the dog’s dialogue is pure comedy gold. Oberon loves sausages, poodles, and dramatically misinterpreting everything Atticus says. Oberon provides levity in dark moments, but he is also fiercely protective. In many ways, Oberon is Atticus’s only true family after 2,000 years. A group of witches in Tempe who have
: 4.5/5 stars
Even over a decade later, Hounded holds up as a sharp, witty, and violent entry into urban fantasy. It is the literary equivalent of a summer blockbuster—not deep literature, but masterfully entertaining. Hounded holds up as a sharp
Such as his lawyers, who are literally a vampire and a werewolf.
: The book highlights the friction between ancient earth-based magic and the "godless" efficiency of modern America, with Atticus using technology and legal systems to augment his magical defenses. Critical Reception
