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Prof Croft #7
Druid Bond
When the deal you need isn't the one you want
To protect Vega and her son from the demon-vampire Arnaud, I’ve secured spots for them in a powerful safehouse. The price? Pledging my services to the Upholders, a group searching for stolen loved ones.
My new teammates are a young minister, a snarky half-fae, a hulking mermaid, and a druid with major control issues. Bonded by said druid’s magic, I couldn’t wriggle out of this deal if I were coated in wizard’s oil.
Now we’re hunting demons in a past version of New York City that’s on the bad side of strange. But I can’t stop thinking about Arnaud. He’s too close to the ones I cherish, and growing more lethal by the hour. He’s also gotten his talons on an enchanted item that could undo their protection.
I need to fulfill my contract to the Upholders and race home. But dangers here are mounting, verging on biblical. If I don’t crank my magic to eleven and become the leader this team needs, I may never see Vega again…
Or hold our future child.
Druid Bond is the 7th novel in the 100,000+ selling urban fantasy series. If you like occult action, spell-crackling suspense, and moments of heart, heroism, and all-out laughter, you’ll love Prof Croft!
To protect Vega and her son from the demon-vampire Arnaud, I’ve secured spots for them in a powerful safehouse. The price? Pledging my services to the Upholders, a group searching for stolen loved ones.
My new teammates are a young minister, a snarky half-fae, a hulking mermaid, and a druid with major control issues. Bonded by said druid’s magic, I couldn’t wriggle out of this deal if I were coated in wizard’s oil.
Now we’re hunting demons in a past version of New York City that’s on the bad side of strange. But I can’t stop thinking about Arnaud. He’s too close to the ones I cherish, and growing more lethal by the hour. He’s also gotten his talons on an enchanted item that could undo their protection.
I need to fulfill my contract to the Upholders and race home. But dangers here are mounting, verging on biblical. If I don’t crank my magic to eleven and become the leader this team needs, I may never see Vega again…
Or hold our future child.
Druid Bond is the 7th novel in the 100,000+ selling urban fantasy series. If you like occult action, spell-crackling suspense, and moments of heart, heroism, and all-out laughter, you’ll love Prof Croft!
342 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 2, 2019
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About the author
Brad Magnarella
49 books379 followersBrad Magnarella writes urban fantasy for the same reason most read it – to explore worlds where magic crackles from fingertips, vampires and shifters walk city streets, cats talk (some excessively), and good prevails against all odds. It’s shamelessly fun.
His three main series, Prof Croft, Blue Wolf, and Maddy Deeds, make up the growing Croftverse, with nearly a half-million books sold to date and an Independent Audiobook Award nomination.
Hopelessly nomadic, Brad can be found in a rented room overseas or hiking America's backcountry.
To learn more about the Croftverse, and download two free prequel novellas, visit his website at bradmagnarella.com
His three main series, Prof Croft, Blue Wolf, and Maddy Deeds, make up the growing Croftverse, with nearly a half-million books sold to date and an Independent Audiobook Award nomination.
Hopelessly nomadic, Brad can be found in a rented room overseas or hiking America's backcountry.
To learn more about the Croftverse, and download two free prequel novellas, visit his website at bradmagnarella.com
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December 11, 2019
Another good outing by Magnarella.
I like this series (as I have said before).
I particularly enjoyed the historic aspects of this book. Clearly the author did quite a lot of research.
However, by placing the story in a time bubble it removed much of the urgency from the story as there could be no long term consequences from the character's actions.
Also, the battles with the various bad guys seemed more rote than in the past and far too easy for the protagonists, particularly the conflict between Croft and the big bad near the end of the book. One assumes that the critter will return in some fashion and become a problem once again, but his defeat seemed anticlimactic.
It may sound as though I am giving the book a bad review, but it is because I like the characters, and the writing so much that I am troubled by these flaws.
I like this series (as I have said before).
I particularly enjoyed the historic aspects of this book. Clearly the author did quite a lot of research.
However, by placing the story in a time bubble it removed much of the urgency from the story as there could be no long term consequences from the character's actions.
Also, the battles with the various bad guys seemed more rote than in the past and far too easy for the protagonists, particularly the conflict between Croft and the big bad near the end of the book. One assumes that the critter will return in some fashion and become a problem once again, but his defeat seemed anticlimactic.
It may sound as though I am giving the book a bad review, but it is because I like the characters, and the writing so much that I am troubled by these flaws.
April 8, 2020
The punchline is worth your time
Druid Bond, book 7 of Prof Croft Series
Well that was a fun escape from our apocalyptic pandemic. The end of Everson Croft’s world involves demonic possession, kidnapping and torture, though the gathered Upholders have combined forces and resources to prevent the resurgence of demons in New York City. Add a lot of personal drama between all the characters involved and you have an adventure worth your time. A Druid, half-Fae, Merwoman, priest, feline incubus and wizard meet in an apartment. (The punchline is worth your time.) Hilarity, chaos and bonding ensues.
Druid Bond, book 7 of Prof Croft Series
Well that was a fun escape from our apocalyptic pandemic. The end of Everson Croft’s world involves demonic possession, kidnapping and torture, though the gathered Upholders have combined forces and resources to prevent the resurgence of demons in New York City. Add a lot of personal drama between all the characters involved and you have an adventure worth your time. A Druid, half-Fae, Merwoman, priest, feline incubus and wizard meet in an apartment. (The punchline is worth your time.) Hilarity, chaos and bonding ensues.
January 17, 2021
Enjoying this series with each book that I get to. I am fascinated by the support characters which populate and aid Everson now. My only concern was a time story, which I always see as a weak plot at times. However all up an excellent book in the end, I really can't complain in the end for such wonderful entertainment.
February 23, 2021
Everson just gets better and better
Wow that was a ride! Brilliant premise as always with a history lesson thrown in. And more new friends including a mermaid - awesome! Beginning to like Malachi too. And I want a butler and a Bree-yark to have some fun with. Wonderful characters that keep you enthralled and wanting more so it's on to the next one for me.
Wow that was a ride! Brilliant premise as always with a history lesson thrown in. And more new friends including a mermaid - awesome! Beginning to like Malachi too. And I want a butler and a Bree-yark to have some fun with. Wonderful characters that keep you enthralled and wanting more so it's on to the next one for me.
March 25, 2020
Note to self: I acquired this book through Amazon's lending library. It has been returned. I do not own it.
I try to avoid paranormal romance novels so I guess that's why I'm not a fan of Vega's pregnancy. Croft is going overboard in his anticipation of his daughter's birth. He's still immature in his jealousy of her son's father. He even admits that Vega probably wouldn't care about Caroline so why can't he put on his big boy pants?
He is more or less coerced into joining a new group who want his help in rescuing druids, mer-people and half-fae that have had their souls removed demonically. He reluctantly accedes in order to place Vega and Tony in a magically impregnable safe home since Arnaud has resurfaced.
The plot thickens when locating said victims involves transporting to a time catch. Croft once again needs Caroline's aid to do so. He and his cronies find themselves in New York during the revolutionary war. Of course locating and rescuing the druids and half-fae involves much complexity and use of Croft's magical abilities. There is a cliff-hanger ending so I feel compelled to dive right into book 8.
I try to avoid paranormal romance novels so I guess that's why I'm not a fan of Vega's pregnancy. Croft is going overboard in his anticipation of his daughter's birth. He's still immature in his jealousy of her son's father. He even admits that Vega probably wouldn't care about Caroline so why can't he put on his big boy pants?
He is more or less coerced into joining a new group who want his help in rescuing druids, mer-people and half-fae that have had their souls removed demonically. He reluctantly accedes in order to place Vega and Tony in a magically impregnable safe home since Arnaud has resurfaced.
The plot thickens when locating said victims involves transporting to a time catch. Croft once again needs Caroline's aid to do so. He and his cronies find themselves in New York during the revolutionary war. Of course locating and rescuing the druids and half-fae involves much complexity and use of Croft's magical abilities. There is a cliff-hanger ending so I feel compelled to dive right into book 8.
September 6, 2025
The demon vampire Arnaux is still around but nobody else is… Croft’s mentor / coach has disappeared, the council are missing and he finds out via a dream, they are trapped in a hell dimension (or something).
If he wants Vega and her kid kept in a demon free safe house then he has to help out a pushy and argumentative group of disparate beings calling themselves the Upholders, mostly united by the people they have lost.
But where are they all and why do the demons want mer people, half fae and druids for anyway?
4 stars
If he wants Vega and her kid kept in a demon free safe house then he has to help out a pushy and argumentative group of disparate beings calling themselves the Upholders, mostly united by the people they have lost.
But where are they all and why do the demons want mer people, half fae and druids for anyway?
4 stars
February 19, 2022
Ooof, this was a trip, but in a good way.
This has been my favorite one so far. Hmmm, I’d have to go back and look, but maybe I said that for the last book? I still stand with this being so good. Loved all of the characters and even though this ends on a cliffhanger… it’s okay because I’ll just move on and start the next book in a few minutes.
This has been my favorite one so far. Hmmm, I’d have to go back and look, but maybe I said that for the last book? I still stand with this being so good. Loved all of the characters and even though this ends on a cliffhanger… it’s okay because I’ll just move on and start the next book in a few minutes.
July 27, 2020
The best Croft book yet. There are 4 demons in town called the Strangers. They are stealing the souls of other supernaturals and sending them to their master so he can come to Earth.
Croft allies himself with 4 others to hunt them down and ends up going to 1776 to continue the chase.
Croft allies himself with 4 others to hunt them down and ends up going to 1776 to continue the chase.
August 16, 2021
Inventive, entertaining action
This book in the series was filled with action, humor, and great plot devices. Very clever of the author to do what he did. Can't wait to start the next book.
This book in the series was filled with action, humor, and great plot devices. Very clever of the author to do what he did. Can't wait to start the next book.
August 31, 2021
Another stellar read
I was worried after book 6 that things were taking a slide, but book 7 steered things back to a 5 star rating. The weakest part was the mermaid' s hip-hop lingo. Aside from that, the story and pacing were solid. On to #8.
I was worried after book 6 that things were taking a slide, but book 7 steered things back to a 5 star rating. The weakest part was the mermaid' s hip-hop lingo. Aside from that, the story and pacing were solid. On to #8.
December 13, 2023
Time traveling
There's danger all around and the author keeps us time hoping. History is an important asset this time & so is knowing your teammates & enemies strengths and weaknesses.
There's danger all around and the author keeps us time hoping. History is an important asset this time & so is knowing your teammates & enemies strengths and weaknesses.
January 22, 2025
3 stars for "liked it." Weak beta wizard surrounded by assholes somehow wins at the end. Unfortunately I have one more audiobook in the series to get through. Maybe he will become more assertive and stop taking it from all the assholes around him?
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July 17, 2025“Croft loved her once, and she stomped his heart,” they sang with even more glee. “She wed her prince, and he fell apart.”
“I didn’t fall apart,” I muttered.
“Now Mister Croft has a brand new flame; so why does this note bear the old one’s name?”
Time travel! Always fun with magic.
“I didn’t fall apart,” I muttered.
“Now Mister Croft has a brand new flame; so why does this note bear the old one’s name?”
Time travel! Always fun with magic.
March 25, 2020
The subtle fandom.
“I’m Father Dean,” I said. “And this is Father Sam. ”
Excerpt From: Brad Magnarella. “Druid Bond (Prof Croft Book 7)”. Apple Books.
“I’m Father Dean,” I said. “And this is Father Sam. ”
Excerpt From: Brad Magnarella. “Druid Bond (Prof Croft Book 7)”. Apple Books.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 18, 2021
Great storytelling!
October 23, 2021
Demon-Vampire at Large
Great story. The Vampire should of bought it. But there's more going on. Croft needs to be careful or might lose more. On to the next book.
Great story. The Vampire should of bought it. But there's more going on. Croft needs to be careful or might lose more. On to the next book.
January 4, 2022
Awesome!!
Great book. Deep in details that will bring everything together in a spectacular way. Looking forward to the next one vol. 8
Great book. Deep in details that will bring everything together in a spectacular way. Looking forward to the next one vol. 8
November 18, 2023
great story
I enjoyed this story very much. Time travel is not one of my favorite stories but this one was quite good.
Emerson makes everything better.
Kudos!
I enjoyed this story very much. Time travel is not one of my favorite stories but this one was quite good.
Emerson makes everything better.
Kudos!
February 19, 2024
This book is a direct continuation from book 6 and continues to book 8. They are so good. I really like the knowledge from Mr. Magnarella.
May 25, 2024
Good Read
There’s nothing like a good old fashion demon hunt even if it’s in 1776 and you get to meet your grandfather in the same timeframe.
There’s nothing like a good old fashion demon hunt even if it’s in 1776 and you get to meet your grandfather in the same timeframe.
February 22, 2020
Croft is addicting!
So, I had my reserves on reading book one. I truly didn’t feel it measured up, but was intrigued enough to go after book two. So glad I did, every book is better and better. But seriously, Arnaud Just needs to permanently die!
So, I had my reserves on reading book one. I truly didn’t feel it measured up, but was intrigued enough to go after book two. So glad I did, every book is better and better. But seriously, Arnaud Just needs to permanently die!
September 3, 2019
The long anticipated number 7 in Croftverse has finally arrived and was not disappointing!
If you like a little quirky wizarding with evil underworld thrown in, this series is for you! Entertaining, easy reads with little to no spelling or grammar mistakes which is refreshing!
Professor Everson Croft is still learning to use his magical powers to the fullest extent along with the help of a teacher when he can find her. This series is full of quirky, lovable characters as Croft gathers his “tribe” to battle the demons and other underworld ghouls to protect humanity.
In Druid Bond we take a little trip back in time via a time rift. I do not want to give away any spoilers, I’ll just say there is an unexpected surprise there for Everson along with a familiar face or two.
The ending of Druid Bond was a great cliff hanger and left me wanting more. I hope number 8 comes quickly!
If you like a little quirky wizarding with evil underworld thrown in, this series is for you! Entertaining, easy reads with little to no spelling or grammar mistakes which is refreshing!
Professor Everson Croft is still learning to use his magical powers to the fullest extent along with the help of a teacher when he can find her. This series is full of quirky, lovable characters as Croft gathers his “tribe” to battle the demons and other underworld ghouls to protect humanity.
In Druid Bond we take a little trip back in time via a time rift. I do not want to give away any spoilers, I’ll just say there is an unexpected surprise there for Everson along with a familiar face or two.
The ending of Druid Bond was a great cliff hanger and left me wanting more. I hope number 8 comes quickly!
September 6, 2019
Brad has done it again. One of his prime creations, the Wizard Emerson Croft is torn between two tasks. He needs to keep his love, Police Detective Vega and her son safe from a vicious vampire who would love to use her against him. But to do that he has to help a mixed group of Druids, Fae, and others to free their families and friends. Either task would be enough for one man to tackle, but both at the same time? Can it be done? Can Croft and company find and stop the four evil spawn that have captured so many people before the demons drain them of their souls? Does Croft know enough magic, have enough power, to spearhead all this while worried about the safety of his own? Read this and find out.
September 5, 2019
A massively good book in this already excellent series. Croft bonds himself to the "Upholders" in order to get Vega, her son and their unborn child a safe place to stay as Arnaud is back and bonded to a powerful demon. The story leads us into the past to a NY that is under siege with Arnaud and the demons and Croft and his team must battle them, win, and get back to Vega to protect her and his new family. An excellent story spiced up with suspense, magic, violence, battles left and right and an enemy that seems unstoppable. I would highly recommend this book and this series to those who cherish a good adventure. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC book.
September 6, 2019
Croft finds himself bound to a druid to help stop the Demon Apocalypse. In exchange he has Vega and Tony in a safe house to protect them from Arnaud, who has returned from the dead and is bound to a powerful demon. In order to stop the “Strangers” from starting this apocalypse he and the upholders must go through a Time Catch, find and destroy them before It’s too late.
Book seven in the Prof Croft series is a winner. Just as in the last six books it is fast paced and a page turner. I simply love this series and find it fresh and original. I like it even better than the Dresden Files.
If you haven’t read this series yet I highly recommend it. You won’t be disappointed.
Book seven in the Prof Croft series is a winner. Just as in the last six books it is fast paced and a page turner. I simply love this series and find it fresh and original. I like it even better than the Dresden Files.
If you haven’t read this series yet I highly recommend it. You won’t be disappointed.
September 5, 2019
Croft and company are moving at full speed in the 7th book of the Druid Bond Series. Life has gotten very busy with several seemingly separate challenges vying for Croft's attention. but rather than feeling disjointed and complicated, the plot moves along smoothly as the disparate pieces roll together into a fast moving, action packed adventure. I am quite looking forward to the next pieces falling into place as the series continues. I did receive an ARC copy to review.
November 26, 2019
𝑫𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒅 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒅, Prof Croft Book #7
by Brad Magnarella
This was definitely the best of the series so far. Lots of character development, great proofing and editing, plenty of action, lots of suspense and danger, new characters to like, and no cliffhanger ending. Kudos to the author.
The only problem is that Book 7 is the last book in the series so far and now I have to wait until the next book comes out!
by Brad Magnarella
This was definitely the best of the series so far. Lots of character development, great proofing and editing, plenty of action, lots of suspense and danger, new characters to like, and no cliffhanger ending. Kudos to the author.
The only problem is that Book 7 is the last book in the series so far and now I have to wait until the next book comes out!
September 8, 2019
Druids and merfolk and Prof Croft, oh my! Prof Croft faces off against an evil force more dangerous than Wall Street and Madison Avenue combined and more convoluted than a presidential election. And to gain the upper hand he and his allies need to go to 1776 NYC! Supernatural fans and history geeks unite in enjoying this fun yet dangerous adventure! Of course I loved it!
September 14, 2019
Fantastic novel
7 books in and still loving the Prof Croft novels. They have a great cast of characters that expand with each novel and real edge of your seat plots. This novel ties up some loose ends from previous stories and leaves you with a few threads to carry on the series.
Highly recommend it but read the previous in the series first.
7 books in and still loving the Prof Croft novels. They have a great cast of characters that expand with each novel and real edge of your seat plots. This novel ties up some loose ends from previous stories and leaves you with a few threads to carry on the series.
Highly recommend it but read the previous in the series first.
October 31, 2019
Druid Bond is a great book. Croft needs to help the Upholders. So he works with the other 4 members. A druid, half-fey, mer-woman, and a priest. All he wants to do is hunt the vampire/demon Arnaud. Well lets just say he doesnt get his way. He is forced to help them. So against better judgment he does.
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