Shane Hegarty
Shane Hegarty was born and raised in Skerries, Ireland, where he now lives with his wife and four children but no pets since an unfortunate incident with the family goldfish. He is a journalist with the Irish Times as well as the author of Darkmouth #1: The Legends Begin.
All Books By Shane Hegarty
Darkmouth #1: The Legends Begin
- By: Shane Hegarty
- Narrator: Andrew Scott
- Length: 6 hours 49 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: April 21, 2015
- Language: English
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3.83(475 ratings)
Darkmouth: The Legends Begin is the first book in a spirited tween fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews called “Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett.”
For generations, Finn’s family has protected Darkmouth from the fierce magical creatures known as Legends. Now the Legends are plotting a major attack, and it’s Finn’s turn to defend his hometown. So it’s too bad he’s the worst Legend Hunter in history.
The world’s unlikeliest hero is also its only hope in this middle grade series full of madcap adventure and mythological creatures–perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom.
... Read moreDarkmouth #2: Worlds Explode
- By: Shane Hegarty
- Narrator: Andrew Scott
- Length: 7 hours 50 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: May 03, 2016
- Language: English
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4.07(166 ratings)
Finn’s monster-hunting adventures continue in Darkmouth #2: Worlds Explode, the second book of the tween fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews called “Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett.”
Legend Hunter-in-training Finn may be clumsy and uncoordinated, but nothing will stop him from saving his dad, who is trapped in a land full of the monsters that have plagued Darkmouth for centuries. Now Finn will have to journey between worlds to rescue him from the Infested Side.
The action-packed sequel to Darkmouth #1: The Legends Begin is a hilarious adventure filled with beasts of the winged, fanged, and hungry variety–perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom.
... Read moreDarkmouth #3: Chaos Descends
- By: Shane Hegarty
- Narrator: Andrew Scott
- Length: 7 hours 27 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: April 25, 2017
- Language: English
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4.18(122 ratings)
Watch out! Finn faces more monsters than ever in Darkmouth: Chaos Descends, the third book in the tween fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews called “Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett.”
Finn isn’t even a full-fledged Legend Hunter yet, but he’s already had to save the world–twice. The Legends are planning their next attack and, of course, it’s up to Finn to stop them. Too bad he’d rather be doing…anything else.
Perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon, this series is a hilarious and action-packed adventure that’s filled with beasts of the winged, fanged, and hungry variety.
... Read moreDarkmouth #4: Hero Rising
- By: Shane Hegarty
- Narrator: Kevin Hely
- Length: 6 hours 49 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: April 24, 2018
- Language: English
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4.19(71 ratings)
“Ghostbusters meets Percy Jackson as written by Terry Pratchett.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Incredible.” —Eoin Colfer, New York Times bestselling author of Artemis Fowl
Finn was born to stop the monsters from invading his town. But he’d really rather not. He dreams of having an ordinary life, and right now, things can’t get any worse. Legends are running riot. Half-Hunters are out of control. And Darkmouth has been taken away from him.
But something even more terrifying lurks beneath the surface: an ancient horror threatening both our world and the Infested Side.
So scratch that. Things can get worse. Much worse.
It’s up to Finn to save Darkmouth. Too bad he’d rather be doing…anything else.
Perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon, the final book in the Darkmouth series is a hilarious and action-packed adventure filled with beasts of the winged, fanged, and hungry variety.
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