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Junkyard Druid: A Druidverse Urban Fantasy Novel (The Colin McCool Paranormal Suspense Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M.D. Massey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 3,648 ratings

Some oaths are written in blood. Others in magic. After walking away from both, ex-druid Colin McCool finds himself ensnared in a faery queen's web of blackmail and revenge.

Rule #1 of being a druid: Never, EVER make deals with the Fae.

I'm Colin McCool, and the last time I dealt with the Fae, it cost me everything.

Since then, I've been hiding behind scrap iron and protective spells, pretending the supernatural world doesn't exist. No magic. No fae. No exceptions.

Then I got blackmailed into service—courtesy of a Faery Queen whose power makes even the Celtic gods nervous. Now I'm being dragged back into the life I swore to leave behind.

They say you can't go home again.

What they don't tell you is sometimes home comes looking for you—with teeth, claws, and curses...

JUNKYARD DRUID

A New Adult Urban Fantasy Novel From M.D. Massey

If you enjoy urban fantasy novels that feature male protagonists, then you’ll love this paranormal thrill ride with a twist of mystery and suspense.

Because who doesn't love a down on his luck magician who has to fight to save the people he loves?

Grab a copy and start reading this twenty-volume Celtic urban fantasy series today!

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"I was afraid that The Junkyard Druid was going to be another cheap Harry Dresden knockoff, but boy am I glad to be so wrong. It's hard to put into words why I enjoy this series so much. Maybe it's the humanity or the author's willingness to take on very real subjects. I don't know. Whatever the reason, I'm hooked on the series." ~Matt S.

"I absolutely loved these books from the 1st sentence of the beginning of book one, to the last period... Great writing. On your seat throughout each chapter. Addictive. Never want to put the book down. And you think of it when not reading. Thank you for writing these amazing books for us humans to read!" ~Laurie H.

"In a genre that has become saturated by new authors, I never have a doubt about Michael’s books. They’re always exciting and give me hours of entertainment. My only complaint is he doesn’t pop out one epic novel a month!" ~Kenneth B.

"The Junkyard Druid is an entertaining and addictive entry in the urban fantasy genre!" ~Bob K.

"I find the Junkyard Druid series entertaining and compelling. I think M.D. Massey is giving Butcher a run for his money. Kudos!" ~Gary H.

"MD Massey’s stories are excellent! The character has developed and is yet still the same cocky kid! The research on the Fae is excellent and helps the story flow and provide things to look up. All round fantastic literature for a really good price." ~Johns F.

"The Junkyard Druid series are really fun reads. Well thought out, engaging, with a cast of characters you can get behind! 100% recommend!" ~Nick H.

"An amazing world building author. The characters and plot lines have you sucked in and begging for more! Love it!" ~Andrea L.

"His books are great, the Junkyard Druid series is amazing. I've read them all and hope there's more." ~George C.

"The Colin McCool series is amazing. Found myself enthralled by the action, storytelling and comedy from start to finish. Desperately awaiting the next installment!" ~Mic R.

"...among the best urban fantasy you're going to find." ~Todd C.

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"M.D. Massey's skillful storytelling and entertaining plot twists combine to deliver a page-turning experience that's sure to delight urban fantasy fans everywhere. If you're looking for your next riveting, supernatural adventure, this series delivers in spades!"

~ New York Times bestseller Joseph Nassise

"M.D. Massey's action-packed novels take the reader on a rollercoaster ride into an immersive universe of quirky gallows humor, nightmarish supernatural creatures, and high octane urban fantasy adventures. The pages are filled with paranormal suspense and a host of monstrous grotesques in plots that teem with twists and turns. And in all this perfectly streamlined chaos, one thing's for sure; Colin McCool's never going to stop fighting until he's saved Austin, Texas, and most likely the entire world."

~ Kit Hallows, Author of The Order of Shadows Series

"MD Massey's Druidverse is the perfect playground for urban fantasy fans who enjoy what we've come to expect in excellent storytelling from the genre. Fast pacing. Relatable characters you want to root for. 'Bad guys' you love to root against. With plenty of supernatural elements, mythology, and non-stop action, his world is richly crafted and complex, never feeling bogged down in the details--just how urban fantasy should be told. Master storytellers are able to balance excitement, anticipation, and suspense over a long series--and that's exactly what MD does in the Colin McCool books. A must-read!"

~ Paul Sating, Author of the Zodiac series

"M.D. Massey offers bantering humor and action-packed adventure reminiscent of Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files... a wonderful read with a snarky hero, quirky characters, bizarre creatures, and dangerous situations."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M08QTJ6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Modern Digital Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997504156
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  • Book 1 of 12 ‏ : ‎ The Colin McCool Paranormal Suspense Series
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M.D. Massey describes himself as the prototypical INTJ. His eclectic background provides him with a rich tapestry of experiences to draw on when crafting fiction, as evidenced by the believable worlds and relatable characters he creates.

Mr. Massey lives in the Texas Hill Country with his family and a huge American bulldog that keeps him company while he writes. When he's not in his office or at the local coffee shop writing, you can find him in his garage pummeling inanimate objects or knife fighting with his friends.

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Customers find this urban fantasy novel highly entertaining with a great storyline that hints at a bigger plotline and unique twists and turns. The book features well-developed characters with steady character development, and customers appreciate its interesting world building, with one noting how it incorporates elements of old legends. The writing is smooth and engaging, and customers enjoy the humor, particularly the side commentary. They consider it a good start to the series, with one review highlighting the fascinating druid world.

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153 customers mention "Readability"146 positive7 negative

Customers find the book highly entertaining and extremely enjoyable, with one customer noting it serves as excellent mind-candy.

"I very much enjoyed this book, but it was pretty short--I read it in about two and a half hours (but I am a fast reader)...." Read more

"...In the end, it's good escapism with some insights and ideas that will give you something to ponder if you have the mind to." Read more

"...Overall it was a great read that I highly recommend to fans of this genre...." Read more

"...loosing your first love and true love makes the rest of the series a definite read...." Read more

101 customers mention "Storyline"86 positive15 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this urban fantasy novel, praising its unique twists and turns and hints at a bigger plotline.

"...(if a little too naive to be believable, and the reader can relate to and empathize with him...." Read more

"This is a stand alone story. It does not end in a cliffhanger. There is foreshadowing for another book, which the author says is coming...." Read more

"...look for in a good urban fantasy series: good characters, new interesting spin on magic that ties in old myths and legends, great plot twists in the..." Read more

"There is a good story somewhere in this book. Sadly, it is buried in slow writing that takes forever to get anywhere...." Read more

89 customers mention "Character development"76 positive13 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting steady character growth and the ability to expand background characters for future stories, with one customer highlighting the main character's humorous personality.

"...However, Colin McCool is a likable character..." Read more

"...Colin is a likeable character...." Read more

"...: this book has all I look for in a good urban fantasy series: good characters, new interesting spin on magic that ties in old myths and legends,..." Read more

"...The characters are well done and have depth. I wanted to like this book, but in the end, I had to force myself to finish it." Read more

68 customers mention "Interest"58 positive10 negative

Customers find the book's world-building interesting and unique, with one customer noting how it incorporates elements of old legends, while another describes it as a well-researched urban fantasy.

"...It does not end in a cliffhanger. There is foreshadowing for another book, which the author says is coming. There is little swearing...." Read more

"...: good characters, new interesting spin on magic that ties in old myths and legends, great plot twists in the mystery that unravels, and a touch of..." Read more

"...In the end, it's good escapism with some insights and ideas that will give you something to ponder if you have the mind to." Read more

"...myself the druid/fae concept may feel overdone but to me it's a favored concept and as long as the author puts their own unique stamp on it I'll..." Read more

68 customers mention "Writing quality"56 positive12 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as a well-told page-turner with smooth prose, and one customer notes that it builds a world without overwhelming the reader.

"...I'm not complaining though as the book was very well written and made you want more every time you had to stop for real world responsibilities...." Read more

"...Clearly his mythology is well researched, the dialog flows well and the inter-personal relationships seem meaningful...." Read more

"...The premise could have been interesting if it was well written and had likable characters but it has neither...." Read more

"...and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick, light read in the urban fantasy genre. Pick it up and take a chance." Read more

18 customers mention "Humor"16 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly the side commentary, with one customer noting it has just enough brashness without being obnoxious.

"...There is little swearing. There is one non-graphic scene of consensual sex, but everything else is heavy flirting and mild innuendo...." Read more

"...great plot twists in the mystery that unravels, and a touch of humor here and there. I'm hooked, and continuing on to the next book in the series!..." Read more

"...Sarcasm doesn’t have to be adult! It’s only when he’s a little older does his vocabulary age with him. If you get this on audiobook...." Read more

"...character in this book is young, a bit naïve and has just enough brashness without being obnoxious...." Read more

16 customers mention "Start"16 positive0 negative

Customers like the book as a good start to the series, with one customer specifically noting it as a nice introduction to the urban fantasy genre.

"This book has a great premise but there is so much drama that it misses what it aimed to be...." Read more

"Bonus for being set in Austin. It's a good start for an urban fantasy series. Interesting cast of characters around town...." Read more

"A fun enough ready. It's apparent that this is a beginner novel...." Read more

"A good first book! Looking forward to more! It reads a little slow but it is setting up for something special, I think, I hope...." Read more

11 customers mention "Lore"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the lore of the book, featuring werewolves and other magical creatures, with one customer particularly appreciating the druid world and its magic system.

"...Colin's world is richly populated with well known and lesser known people and creatures...." Read more

"...first book establishes an interesting protagonist, back story, and magic system. And for me, the Texas setting is a delightful bonus...." Read more

"...were the requisite vampires but with a slightly different twist, biker werewolves, red capped mafia type gnomes, warring fae, a corrupt magical Union..." Read more

"...This book has an aged mentor, werewolves, Fae, and gnomes. What could go wrong? Well, how about an inner demon?" Read more

Lot's of monsters, magic, fast moving, with Celtic history
4 out of 5 stars
Lot's of monsters, magic, fast moving, with Celtic history
Colin is a decent young man with a very rough past. In the short time that Jessie was part of the book, I really liked her character. Belledonna is a strong women but not someone I could relate to. I don't care much for Finnagas. Life is tough and its hard to believe that as long as he has lived, he can't find a different way to handle his pain. Not a great mentor and I don't blame Colin for being mad at him. The book was full of history and very interesting. The title alone was catchy. The book is well written and each character is well developed. At first we are overwhelmed with a lot of information but it is important.
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  • TeeJay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good start to a promising series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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    I very much enjoyed this book, but it was pretty short--I read it in about two and a half hours (but I am a fast reader). You do get a good sense of the MC, Colin, but, when the author starts trying to explain all the Irish myths in a paragraph summary, it's just an information dump that is poured out on the reader. The Irish Gaelic names, which, unless you speak Gaelic or are Irish or studied Irish myth or Gaelic, you are pronouncing in your head incorrectly, are sometimes too much alike to keep straight. And I actually studied Irish mythology at Oxford in England, which was the only reason I knew what the author was talking about (and also how I know you're pronouncing those names incorrectly--they don't sound how they're spelled--believe me). To be fair to the author, it's hard to fit centuries of mythology into a one or two paragraph summary, and he did a pretty good job of it, but, if the book had been longer and fleshed out more, he could have done a better job of it. I also really did not like the time jumping from chapter to chapter. Chapter one is more like a Prologue -- three years ago -- but then you have present day, then a countdown since the day a tragedy occurred, which goes something like, eight months, two days since 'tragedy.' I got into the swing of it, but not until five or six chapters in, and it was annoying. I see why the author did it--neither the flashbacks nor the primary plot were fleshed out enough to be a book on their own--but they could have been.

    However, Colin McCool is a likable character (if a little too naive to be believable, and the reader can relate to and empathize with him. I would read other books in this series, and I recommend this book to those who enjoy an angst-ridden, almost anti-hero, with a huge chip on his shoulder and a world of hurt in his heart.
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  • KayDoubleYou
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
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    This is a stand alone story. It does not end in a cliffhanger. There is foreshadowing for another book, which the author says is coming. There is little swearing. There is one non-graphic scene of consensual sex, but everything else is heavy flirting and mild innuendo.

    Colin is a young man with a problem. Trained as a hunter, he and his girlfriend, another hunter, are pushed by their mentor, a 2000 year old druid, into hunting something that turns out to be more than they can handle. When the fight goes poorly, he discovers he's been cursed and turns into a hulk-type berserker, killing everyone and thing in his path, including his girlfriend--who may be haunting him.

    Threatened into accepting a job from Maeve, queen of the fae, he tries to balance returning to college, finding the object Maeve wants, and handling his drunken, drug addicted mentor.

    Colin is a likeable character. Younger than usual in these type of stories, we see him struggling to overcome his crushing guilt as he attends therapy, and talking about not enabling his mentor. This is not to say the book is full of self-discovery angst. Instead, it just has the ring of a young man trying to live a typical life, failing through no fault of his own, and being damned annoyed about it.

    Colin's world is richly populated with well known and lesser known people and creatures. There's the quartet of red caps who seem to be stuck in a bad 80's version of the Sopranos, the bar keep who is the head of the local vampires, the obligatory circle of witches/wizards with whom he has a mutual lack of admiration, various strange creatures from Irish mythology, werewolves, and a woman friend who shrouds herself so well in don't-look-at-me spells that people think he's talking to himself when he's having coffee with her. All of these creatures and people are integrated easily into the story, and make sense when they show up.

    The only thing this reader felt could be improved was that some explanations were a bit overlong.

    This story was an excellent read; lighter than others in this genre without sacrificing plot or characters. This reader looks forward to the next book.
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  • Boots42
    5.0 out of 5 stars great urban fantasy!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
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    Great Urban Fantasy: this book has all I look for in a good urban fantasy series: good characters, new interesting spin on magic that ties in old myths and legends, great plot twists in the mystery that unravels, and a touch of humor here and there. I'm hooked, and continuing on to the next book in the series! I recommend you do the same!
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  • E. L. Sapp
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good Story Somewhere
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023
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    There is a good story somewhere in this book. Sadly, it is buried in slow writing that takes forever to get anywhere. The characters are well done and have depth. I wanted to like this book, but in the end, I had to force myself to finish it.
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  • Manie Kilian
    4.0 out of 5 stars So much fun
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2018
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    For guy supposedly limited in magic, Colin McCool can pull off seriously bad assed magical stuff in a fight. And believe me, for a druid that professes to shy away from hardcore fighting, he manages just fine in landing himself in the midst of just every such event, willingly or not.
    Small wonder, considering the acquaintances that he keeps, such as a bartender that is a vampire that bats for the other team, a neurotic fay girl friend, another gorgeous, hot vampire woman that is a seriously bad one to tangle with in a fight, the fae queen Maeve with secretive designs of her own for Collin McCool and, of course, otherworldly creatures galore in constant opposition to McCool.
    Junkyard Druid is an urban fantasy that will have you entranced with the gritty quality of the main characters, even if you have to suspend disbelief here and there simply because it is so much fun following the antics of Collin McCool...such as his enduring love affair with a ghost. Enjoy!
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  • Deborah Groom
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of those books that you save for that perfect reading day
    Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2022
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    I have to admit that I've had this book on my shelf for a while. Why didn't I read it? Because, having read the prequel, I knew I'd love it and wanted to save it for the perfect rainy day. M.D. Massey did not disappoint. He brought the mystery, the humour, the paranormal and the heart. This was everything I could want in this book. Colin is in a world of pain after a deep loss. Massey does not run through this and have him running into someone else's arms. He plays the pacing just right. The characters in this book have their flaws and dreams. Hemi is so downright likeable I was just grinning. This book really deserves the five stars. M.D. Massey is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors.
    P.S. Thank you M.D. Massey for book covers where the hero wears a shirt.
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  • Mike Powell
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great start to a series.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2018
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    Great characters woven into a well crafted novel. It kept my attention from the go-get until the end, and I look forward to the next in the series. This is NOT a book for those who like to read a few pages at a time, as you'll be drawn in and keep reading !
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  • AH
    4.0 out of 5 stars Découverte
    Reviewed in France on November 23, 2019
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    Livre sympathique
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  • Lynall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic story
    Reviewed in Australia on March 21, 2020
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    This is an awesome and very entertaining book, and I can’t wait to read more. A world where wizards and druids fight against evil, but humanity has no idea. The plot is excellent and the good guy is a very likeable, complex character. I totally recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good ongoing magical saga
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  • Bangizwe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2021
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    Weaving the world of magic into the modern world with flamboyant, reckless skill. Colin, the young druid hero is a tormented soul torn apart by the death of his great love: Jesse. But, against all odds he soldiers on to continue his life, fighting evil and protecting those he loves against dark forces. Action, adventure, humour and romance wrapped up in mysteries to solve and cracking plot twists. An enjoyable read for all fans of urban fantasy.
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