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Junkyard Druid Novellas #2
Blood Circus
Best-selling urban fantasy author M.D. Massey welcomes readers back to the world of the Junkyard Druid in a brand-new short story collection! This 38,000 word volume features characters from the Colin McCool series, starring in three separate novelette-length stories:
Carnival of Blood
When Colin investigates the disappearance of a young teen at a carnival infested with creepy clowns, he discovers that not all clowns are friendly… and some can be downright deadly.
Serpent’s Daughter
As someone who hunts and kills paranormal creatures for a living, Belladonna Becerra isn’t easily intimidated. But when it comes to standing up to the ancient fae witch who rules her family with an iron fist, she has her reservations. Can Belladonna complete a task for the Anjana that will ensure her freedom… and her future with Colin?
The Vigil
Hemi always said his mother was a force of nature. As Colin discovers on meeting her, his best friend is a master of understatement. Now, the Maori warrior’s mother has assigned the druid a unique task… one that could cost him his life.
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Get this exciting, action-packed story collection today, and dive deeper into the urban fantasy mythology behind the world of the Junkyard Druid.
Carnival of Blood
When Colin investigates the disappearance of a young teen at a carnival infested with creepy clowns, he discovers that not all clowns are friendly… and some can be downright deadly.
Serpent’s Daughter
As someone who hunts and kills paranormal creatures for a living, Belladonna Becerra isn’t easily intimidated. But when it comes to standing up to the ancient fae witch who rules her family with an iron fist, she has her reservations. Can Belladonna complete a task for the Anjana that will ensure her freedom… and her future with Colin?
The Vigil
Hemi always said his mother was a force of nature. As Colin discovers on meeting her, his best friend is a master of understatement. Now, the Maori warrior’s mother has assigned the druid a unique task… one that could cost him his life.
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Get this exciting, action-packed story collection today, and dive deeper into the urban fantasy mythology behind the world of the Junkyard Druid.
158 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 27, 2017
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About the author
M.D. Massey
65 books566 followersM.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 office or at the local coffee shop writing, you can find him in his garage pummeling inanimate objects or knife-fighting with his friends.
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 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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June 17, 2018
This is fantastic collection of three Colin McCool novellas that are a must read for fans of the series, although for the final two you do need to have read book 4, Underground Druid, first as they are full of spoilers if you don't.
1. Carnival of Blood ⭐⭐⭐
A crazy little story about Colin rescuing a foul-mouthed lad from a carnival funhouse. A lot of fun to read and full of humour this one.
2. Serpent's Daughter ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This one fills in a lot of Belladonna's secret family issues back home in Europe and see's her off on a mission with an unexpected sidekick. No Colin in this one, which feels odd, but his presence is felt regardless and the whole thing is very interesting nonetheless.
3. The Vigil ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Vigil gives us chance to learn more about Hemi and his backstory as Colin gets to meet Hemi's family and in particular his impressive mother. Absolutely terrific tale as the big Maori is an incredible character, yet also the most secretive about his heritage..... would love to learn even more though, fingers crossed!
1. Carnival of Blood ⭐⭐⭐
A crazy little story about Colin rescuing a foul-mouthed lad from a carnival funhouse. A lot of fun to read and full of humour this one.
2. Serpent's Daughter ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This one fills in a lot of Belladonna's secret family issues back home in Europe and see's her off on a mission with an unexpected sidekick. No Colin in this one, which feels odd, but his presence is felt regardless and the whole thing is very interesting nonetheless.
3. The Vigil ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Vigil gives us chance to learn more about Hemi and his backstory as Colin gets to meet Hemi's family and in particular his impressive mother. Absolutely terrific tale as the big Maori is an incredible character, yet also the most secretive about his heritage..... would love to learn even more though, fingers crossed!
March 9, 2018
A very nice prequel for the whole series.
April 21, 2025
Три истории в света на Друида от бунището. Първата се развива веднага след първата книга от серията, а другите две – след шестата (а аз трябва да наваксам с ревютата, че бая напред дръпнах в поредицата). Трите истории са важно за друидската вселена на Мейси и задължителни за феновете му.
Carnival of Blood – Тази я бях чел в антологията с карнавален пънк (чудесна като идея, но много слаба като изпълнение) и там не ми направи особено впечатление, но явно само на фона на самата антология.
Колин решава малко да разпусне на панаира, но нещеш ли забелязва нещо странно. Тунелът на ужасите ще го отведе до място, където групичка гоблини са решили да призоват зъл бог клоун с помощта на човешки жертвоприношения. Колин ще трябва да спаси двама балами-тийнейджъри от това да станат жертвен агнец.
Serpent’s Daughter – Където най-сетне разбираме семейната тайна на Беладона и защо се държи така в предходните книги. Завръщането вкъщи нито е приятно, нито желано, ако Белс иска да не я застигне съдбата на цялата ѝ рода, ще трябва да се спазари с древно и могъщо същество.
The Vigil – Тук разбираме коя е майката на Хеми и защо държи да получи тялото му. Както и как Хеми се появява, след като беше убит.
Колин ще изпълни обещанието си да върне трупа на приятеля си у дома. Само че не знае, че там го чака задача, която не е никак приятна.
Carnival of Blood – Тази я бях чел в антологията с карнавален пънк (чудесна като идея, но много слаба като изпълнение) и там не ми направи особено впечатление, но явно само на фона на самата антология.
Колин решава малко да разпусне на панаира, но нещеш ли забелязва нещо странно. Тунелът на ужасите ще го отведе до място, където групичка гоблини са решили да призоват зъл бог клоун с помощта на човешки жертвоприношения. Колин ще трябва да спаси двама балами-тийнейджъри от това да станат жертвен агнец.
Serpent’s Daughter – Където най-сетне разбираме семейната тайна на Беладона и защо се държи така в предходните книги. Завръщането вкъщи нито е приятно, нито желано, ако Белс иска да не я застигне съдбата на цялата ѝ рода, ще трябва да се спазари с древно и могъщо същество.
The Vigil – Тук разбираме коя е майката на Хеми и защо държи да получи тялото му. Както и как Хеми се появява, след като беше убит.
Колин ще изпълни обещанието си да върне трупа на приятеля си у дома. Само че не знае, че там го чака задача, която не е никак приятна.
November 5, 2017
This is a book that gives us threes treasures by the author. The first is about evil clowns and paranormal creatures. Colin meets Kenny and Derp by saving them from being sacrificed. The second story is about Belladonna and Crowley and their adventures in Spain trying to keep Bella from joining the ranks of her other family in guarding a witch that keeps her evil father from crossing the boundaries of the humans. We find out why Crowley sends pics of him and Bella back to Colin in order to make him jealous. The third is about Colin taking Hemi's body back to his mother and the adventure he endures in order to help Hemi's mom bring his spirit back to his body. All three novellas are excellent and worth reading, although the need to read the others in this series is needed in order to make sense of the stories. Good read.
July 24, 2018
Three Excellent Tales
This book is three novellas that full in a few gaps c.f.the Junkyard Druid series of books. The tales definite congestion if you have not already read through at least book for,Underground Druid, of the series. They were each quick, easy reads and I enjoyed learning what happened and how in these tales top fill in the items that were given only paying notice on the main books. One tale center specifically on the character Belladonna and gives more detail for her character and understanding who she is. The other two tales are still centered around Colin, but, in each instance, give us more information on his relationships with other characters and even more information on the character Hemi.
All of the stories are well written and worth the read.
This book is three novellas that full in a few gaps c.f.the Junkyard Druid series of books. The tales definite congestion if you have not already read through at least book for,Underground Druid, of the series. They were each quick, easy reads and I enjoyed learning what happened and how in these tales top fill in the items that were given only paying notice on the main books. One tale center specifically on the character Belladonna and gives more detail for her character and understanding who she is. The other two tales are still centered around Colin, but, in each instance, give us more information on his relationships with other characters and even more information on the character Hemi.
All of the stories are well written and worth the read.
July 19, 2018
As sometimes happens, authors of a series of novels puts out novellas or short story collections. This one by MD Massey is quite good and allows him to investigate aspects of his world and do so involving sidelights to the main tales. In particular, it gives him the ability to give parts of the backstory of his girl friend Belladonna and it tells the backstory of his departed friend Hemi who is the son of a Polynesian Goddess. All three stories in this book are first rate.
October 28, 2017
Well done finishing the loose ends.
This is great for a quick romp and finishing up loose ends. I want to encourage anyone thinking of reading this book to go read the other books first. It was adventure and humor intertwined quite nicely. And that's from a person who vehemently dislikes clowns.
This is great for a quick romp and finishing up loose ends. I want to encourage anyone thinking of reading this book to go read the other books first. It was adventure and humor intertwined quite nicely. And that's from a person who vehemently dislikes clowns.
April 23, 2018
Three short stories! We learn much more about Belladonna and her familial duty that she wants no part of. And Crowley who used to be her beau. Colin is fighting clowns/goblins in another with a boy who is just as sarcastic as Colin. And in another story, Colin returns Hemi's body to his Maori mother. All great stories to fill in the characters we've already met. Loved them!
June 19, 2018
I wish I'd read this book sooner.
This book should be read after Underground Druid book 4 of the Junkyard Druid series, ideally this book could be read between Druid Justice book 5 and Druid Enforcer book 6. I really liked this book it answers questions to who Derp and Kenny are, the truth behind Belladonna's family and how Hemi came back from the dead.
This book should be read after Underground Druid book 4 of the Junkyard Druid series, ideally this book could be read between Druid Justice book 5 and Druid Enforcer book 6. I really liked this book it answers questions to who Derp and Kenny are, the truth behind Belladonna's family and how Hemi came back from the dead.
April 30, 2021
Fills in the blanks about Hemi’s death and return!
A few short stories to fill in the blanks in between the series books. Before each story he tells you there are spoilers and suggests which books to read first, which I really liked. If you’re reading the series, which I highly recommend, this is a must read after book four!
A few short stories to fill in the blanks in between the series books. Before each story he tells you there are spoilers and suggests which books to read first, which I really liked. If you’re reading the series, which I highly recommend, this is a must read after book four!
September 30, 2022
Hemi wakes up from the dead
The 3 Novellas fill in the gaps of what happened once Hemi and Colin got back from the trip to Underhill and while Colin was on his adventures, he did what he could to bring HDMI’s body back to his mother’s house. Lucky his Mother is a Deity that can bring her son back to life.
The 3 Novellas fill in the gaps of what happened once Hemi and Colin got back from the trip to Underhill and while Colin was on his adventures, he did what he could to bring HDMI’s body back to his mother’s house. Lucky his Mother is a Deity that can bring her son back to life.
February 28, 2018
Jolly good
Short and sweet, nice additions to the story arcs. I am thoroughly enjoying this series, though knowing I only have one left to read is a bit depressing.
Fans of Jim Butcher and Kevin Herne will love this series.
Short and sweet, nice additions to the story arcs. I am thoroughly enjoying this series, though knowing I only have one left to read is a bit depressing.
Fans of Jim Butcher and Kevin Herne will love this series.
July 13, 2018
Meh
It wasn’t bad. It could be I just don’t care for Belladonna, but the stories didn’t grab me. I read them because the latest full length novel confused me and I needed backstory
It wasn’t bad. It could be I just don’t care for Belladonna, but the stories didn’t grab me. I read them because the latest full length novel confused me and I needed backstory
August 15, 2018
Fun Series, a little bit heavy with language and adult themes, but that was clearly stated by the author in the first book when he made this for College level and above. But a great premise and story line.
November 7, 2018
Old
Biddy. Not "Old Bitty". That's just dumb. How do you miss something like that. Anyway, it was interesting to know what BS Crowley is up to behind the Druid's back. I'm sure he'll betray Colin soon enough.
Biddy. Not "Old Bitty". That's just dumb. How do you miss something like that. Anyway, it was interesting to know what BS Crowley is up to behind the Druid's back. I'm sure he'll betray Colin soon enough.
June 28, 2019
Great book. I was reading one of these books and realized that I had missed some backstory. Checked out the possibilities, and found the novellas. Am now caught up and busy reading more of this excellent series.
November 15, 2017
Fun novella
MD Massey's body of work continues to grow on me. Three novellas that improves upon the basic story line and improves upon it. Worth the money to pick up
MD Massey's body of work continues to grow on me. Three novellas that improves upon the basic story line and improves upon it. Worth the money to pick up
November 29, 2017
Awwwww
I love that you allowed us to see into the outer parts of the book. I love the adventure with Bells and Hemi. Cant wait to see what's next for Colin and the gang.
I love that you allowed us to see into the outer parts of the book. I love the adventure with Bells and Hemi. Cant wait to see what's next for Colin and the gang.
December 5, 2017
Awesome
A great novella to bring some additional information to the stories. I really want to hear what happens to Kenny and Derp
A great novella to bring some additional information to the stories. I really want to hear what happens to Kenny and Derp
December 9, 2017
OutF'ingStanding
Loved the Stories, Especially about Hemi's mom. I'll be waiting to see what more kind Trouble the boys get into lol. And YES READ THE FULL BOOK'S FIRST.
Loved the Stories, Especially about Hemi's mom. I'll be waiting to see what more kind Trouble the boys get into lol. And YES READ THE FULL BOOK'S FIRST.
February 12, 2018
3 great tales in one novella
More character development, a couple new characters introduced, and, as always, amusing dialogue and no end to the adventure / action.
More character development, a couple new characters introduced, and, as always, amusing dialogue and no end to the adventure / action.
February 19, 2018
meh couple of short stories some average some lil bove average... cheesy circus one that is prequel to junkyard druid some nice filler on belladonna though
May 17, 2019
Fun fluff.
December 13, 2019
Great short stories and the character bantering was so entertaining.
April 12, 2020
Great stories to fill in gaps between books. We love the Junkyard Druid series and read it as a family.
October 7, 2020
Some of the dialogue felt overly forced to me, but not a bad set of short stories.
October 12, 2020
Absolutely loved this short story collection. I always wanted to read where Belladonna came from. I totally recommend it to every Colin McCool fan
December 6, 2020
More insights.
I do love these books that are the 'inbetween ' books of the main series.
I finally get to see how my fav Maori comes back from the dead.
Nice!!!
I do love these books that are the 'inbetween ' books of the main series.
I finally get to see how my fav Maori comes back from the dead.
Nice!!!
June 11, 2021
This is great and just what I wanted to hear for the books.
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