If you’re a fan of urban fantasy, then today is cause for celebration. Del Rey has announced that they have signed on Kevin Hearne, author of the Iron Druid Chronicles, to write three more novels featuring Atticus O’Sullivan, a two thousand year old druid who kicks ass and takes names in Tempe, Arizona.

The first book of the new trilogy will be titled Tricked and hits stores in April of 2012.

Don’t know about Atticus O’Sullivan? We got ya covered. Here’s what you need to know about the Iron Druid Chronicles:

The trilogy, set in Tempe, Arizona, introduces us to Atticus O’Sullivan, rare book salesman, herb peddler, and 2,000 year old druid – the last of his kind – who has been on the run for over two millennia from a very angry ancient Celtic god. The books are set in the modern day world, where gods, myths, and magic are very much alive.  The first book, HOUNDED, primarily features the many Celtic gods; HEXED will focus on Coyote and the Bacchants; HAMMERED will be about a plot against Thor. (Everybody hates Thor.)

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[Sources] Keven Hearne, SUVUDU