Hounded, Hexed, Hammered - The Iron Druid Chronicles Volume 1

I used to devour SF and Fantasy but haven't read much of it in a long time.

So here are my prejudices:

1. It's first printing is in mass market paperback. Now I KNOW this is snobby but usually I figure if a book is not in hardback or at least trade paper, first then it can't be terribly good.
2. It's a fantasy genre book. Ick, I don't like that anymore.
3. Did I mention I have odd snobbery tendencies?

WHOA! Am I ever glad I changed my mind. This book was just right from start to finish and I want more NOW! Hearne (a most excellent last name for a book about Celtic mythology) punched my ticket perfectly. The language was fun. The story was tight. The Irish Wolfhound who has a thing for French Poodles was hilarious and spot on.

I will definitely be waiting for his next book. I hate to admit it but I think Mr. Hearne has opened the crack for me to get back into this genre.