Candle & Crow

Ink & Sigil, Book 3

By: Kevin Hearne

Narrated by: Luke Daniels

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles comes the final book in the “action-packed, enchantingly fun” (Booklist) Ink & Sigil series, as an ink-slinging wizard pursues the answer to a very personal mystery: Who cast a pair of curses on his head?

Al MacBharrais has a most unusual job: He’s a practitioner of ink-and-sigil magic, tasked with keeping order among the gods and monsters that dwell hidden in the human world. But there’s one supernatural mystery he’s never been able to solve: Years ago, someone cast twin curses on him that killed off his apprentices and drove away loved ones who heard him speak, leaving him bereft and isolated.

But he’s not quite alone: As Al works to solve this mystery, his friends draw him into their own eccentric dramas. Buck Foi the hobgoblin has been pondering his own legacy—and has a plan for a daring shenanigan that will make him the most celebrated hobgoblin of all. Nadia, goth queen and battle seer, is creating her own cult around a god who loves whisky and cheese.

And the Morrigan, a former Irish death goddess, has decided she wants not only to live as an ordinary woman but also to face the most perilous challenge of the mortal world: online dating.

Meanwhile, Al crosses paths with old friends and new—including some beloved Druids and their very good dogs—in his globe-trotting quest to solve the mystery of his curses. But he’s pulled in so many different directions by his colleagues, a suspicious detective, and the whims of destructive gods that Al begins to wonder: Will he ever find time to write his own happy ending?

BOOK THREE OF THE INK & SIGIL SERIES

Don’t miss any of Kevin Hearne’s enchanting Ink & Sigil series:
INK & SIGIL • PAPER & BLOOD • CANDLE & CROW

©2024 Kevin Hearne (P)2024 Random House Audio

Same Narrator, Different voices

All these Iron Druid books and suddenly a different voice for him? So many of the voices are the same as the prior books and are often not consistent throughout. So weird and distracting.

Great finish to the series.

I love Kevin and Luke! Great story delivered beautiful. It's a shame it was only 3 books

Excellent story overdramatized performance

This is an excellent end with a series and the characters. I find that the narrator have ever, has become more and more dramatic over the years. Unfortunately, that attracts from the story.

Luke Daniels does it again!

Even with the hurdles Kevin threw at him! The bloopers at the end are awesome. Like visiting old friends- all your favorites from Iron Druid too.

MORE PLEASE!

Excellent ending to a fabulous story! Our favorite narrator and author are continually delightful and surprising. More please

Great series finale

just awesome in general. some great surprises that brought it all together. when I grow up I want to be a sigil agent.

Great conclusion

I have followed Mr. Hearne since the first Iron Druid audiobook. It has been quite the journey of growth and development for the characters. Thank you for a wealth and depth of world building evolution. This last book has felt like a great tribute and finally to the series. I have found true value in the perspective put forth and appreciate their presence in the narrative. Thank you for a great conclusion.

Satisfying conclusion

The book has a somewhat awkward beginning, as it jumps into events right after a story told in another book instead of easing in, but things sort out pretty quickly and then we're off on a rip-roaring trail of adventures. Along the way, we encounter favourite Iron Druid Chronicle and Ink & Sigil characters and bid them fond farewells as they step in and out of the story to help solve some new problems in the magical world and unravel the final mysteries that put this series to rest. The final couple of chapters have Hearne doing what he does best: connect characters with their grief, trauma, and personal revelations in a way that lifts us up, so that when we do close that last page, we may feel sad that the story has ended, but we feel satisfied with the ending and may think about our own feelings and lives.

I love Luke Daniels. He was given quite a challenge with the Scottish characters and flawlessly falls into the synthetic voice when Al talks. I will always laugh when Oberon talks.

The BLOOPERS are great

The story was awesome too lol!! I love Luke Daniels and Kevin Hearne knows how to write stories that keep you entertained.

Wonderful Wrap Up

A perfect balance of new wonders built on our favorite characters and themes. Beautifully narrated, as always, by one of the best!