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M.D. Massey

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Fantasy, Paranormal, Thriller

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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.

As a former Army combat medic (91B), professional martial arts instructor (Krav Maga, JKD, FMA), and women's self-defense instructor, he possesses a unique understanding of close combat, firearms, and criminal violence that few authors can match. This knowledge provides an element of realism to the Druidverse™ novels, setting them apart from other fantasy series.

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 ...more

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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?

M.D. Massey Mercy and Adam from Patricia Briggs's Mercy Thompson series. Why? Because Patricia writes romance that's just on this side of readable for a dude like…moreMercy and Adam from Patricia Briggs's Mercy Thompson series. Why? Because Patricia writes romance that's just on this side of readable for a dude like me. And the rest of her stories are fantastic. So, I guess it's because I don't have to skip those parts when I read her work. I know, lame, but it's the truth.(less)

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Hi, Blood Ties is marked as book four in the novella series but I can't seem to find what book 3 is - can you advise?

M.D. Massey Hi Lisa!

Admittedly, the novellas are a bit out of order. There are two prequel novellas and two short story collections in the novella series, and all…moreHi Lisa!

Admittedly, the novellas are a bit out of order. There are two prequel novellas and two short story collections in the novella series, and all serve to expand on and support the main narrative in the Colin McCool urban fantasy/paranormal suspense novel series ("Junkyard Druid," "Graveyard Druid," "Moonlight Druid," etc).

Regarding the prequel novellas, "Blood Scent" occurs before Book One in the main novel series. However, "Druid Blood" happened way before "Blood Scent" (it's a sort of origin story for Colin) and it's currently listed as Volume Three in the novella series. Confusing, I know, but I listed them for sale on Amazon out of order, and I haven't yet gotten around to changing the covers to put them in chronological order.

To help you sort out the confusing book order, here’s a chronological reading order for books I’ve released in the Colin McCool universe to date:

• Druid Blood
 • Blood Scent 
• Junkyard Druid 
• Graveyard Druid
 • Moonlight Druid 
• Underground Druid
 • Blood Circus 
• Druid Justice
 • Blood Ties
 • Druid Enforcer 

***SPOILER ALERT***

You may also wish to read my THEM zombie apocalypse series, as Colin makes appearances in Books Three and Five. But be advised, you don’t need to read those novels to know what’s going on in Colin’s narrative.

I hope this clears things up for you!

~MDM(less)

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	Junkyard Druid (Colin McCool, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 4,482 ratings — published 2016 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Graveyard Druid (Colin McCool, #2) 4.22 avg rating — 3,051 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Moonlight Druid (Colin McCool, #3) 4.34 avg rating — 2,565 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Underground Druid (Colin McCool, #4) 4.32 avg rating — 2,402 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Druid Justice (Colin McCool, #5) 4.42 avg rating — 2,073 ratings — published 2018 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Druid Enforcer (Colin McCool, #6) 4.30 avg rating — 1,890 ratings — published 2018 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Druid's Due (Colin McCool, #8) 4.45 avg rating — 1,675 ratings — published 2019 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Druid Vengeance (Colin McCool, #7) 4.38 avg rating — 1,681 ratings — published 2018 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Druid Apprentice (Colin McCool, #9) 4.50 avg rating — 1,399 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Druid Mystic (Colin McCool, #10) 4.48 avg rating — 1,314 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Urban Fantasy Author Update November 2025

Hey folks, It’s been a minute since I posted an update, so I figured I’d let you know what’s happening in the Druidverse as we head into the tail end of 2025. Between new projects, updates to older titles, and some long-awaited returns to fan-favorite series, there’s a lot in motion right now. So grab a cup of coffee (or something stronger), and let’s dive in. First up: Sylvan Druid.

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M.D. Massey wrote a new blog post Urban Fantasy vs. Paranormal Romance and How to Tell Them Apart The world of supernatural fiction is vast, but two genres often intertwine so closely that readers can struggle to tell them apart: urban fantasy vs. Read more of this blog post »
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“Next time you face a Fomorian, don’t offer parley. We don’t negotiate for surrender.”
― M.D. Massey, Druid Arcane

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“You know, your story is not all that unique in the supernatural world. Many a were-creature has had a similar experience the first time they turned. And, similar to your predicament, many therianthropes have tried to commit suicide in the midst of their grief and self-loathing, only to wake up the next day with one less round in their gun.”
― M.D. Massey, Junkyard Druid

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