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Colin McCool Junkyard Druid Books in Order

20 Books
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2012 – 2022 Published
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Where to Start the Colin McCool Saga

If you are new to M.D. Massey's contemporary urban fantasy universe (the "Druidverse"), you have two main entry points depending on your reading style:

  • The Publication Path (Recommended): Start with Junkyard Druid (2016). This is the first full-length novel and introduces Colin McCool as a cursed, reluctant hero navigating paranormal conflicts in Austin, Texas. It is the safest way to experience the character's growth as originally intended.
  • The Chronological Path: Begin with Druid Blood (originally published as a young adult novel in 2012 under the title Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf). This book serves as a prequel, detailing Colin's teenage years and his first encounter with the supernatural underworld.

Core Colin McCool Novels

The main series consists of twelve novels that trace Colin's journey from a cursed survivor living in a junkyard to a formidable master druid. We recommend reading them in publication order:

  1. Junkyard Druid (2016)
  2. Graveyard Druid (2017)
  3. Moonlight Druid (2017)
  4. Underground Druid (2017)
  5. Druid Justice (2018)
  6. Druid Enforcer (2018)
  7. Druid Vengeance (2018)
  8. Druid's Due (2019)
  9. Druid Apprentice (2019)
  10. Druid Mystic (2020)
  11. Druid Arcane (2020)
  12. Druid Master (2020)

Junkyard Druid Novellas & Short Stories

To flesh out the world, Massey has written several prequels, novellas, and short story collections. While they are not strictly mandatory to understand the core narrative, they add significant depth to supporting characters and ongoing conflicts:

  • Druid Blood (2016 - Prequel novel/novella)
  • Blood Scent (2017 - Prequel novella)
  • Blood Ties (2018 - Short story collection)
  • Blood Circus (2018 - Short story collection)
  • Blood Bound (2019 - Novella)
  • Colin McCool Saves Christmas (2021 - Holiday novella)
  • Blood Moon (2022 - Werewolf-focused novella)

What to Read Next: Sequels & Spin-Offs

Once you finish the main twelve-book arc, Colin's adventures continue through several sequel cycles and spin-off series set in the Druidverse:

The Trickster Cycle

This four-book sequel series follows directly after the events of Druid Master, focusing on Colin's struggle with time-travel and ancient gods:

  1. Druid's Folly
  2. Druid's Curse
  3. Druid's Bane
  4. Druid's Gamble

The Sylvan Cycle

Set after the Trickster Cycle, this tetralogy follows Colin as he attempts to rebuild the druid order:

  1. Deadlands Druid
  2. Fey Druid
  3. Battle Druid
  4. Sylvan Druid

The Druid Apprentice Series

A spin-off series focusing on a new protagonist, Fiadh Reilly, who trains as a druid under Colin McCool's guidance:

  1. Druid Forge (2025)
  2. Druid Tempest (2026)
  3. Druid Nova (2026)

CERBERUS Paranormal Detective

Co-authored with D. William Landsborough, this spin-off series centers on Agent Tony Mendoza, a recurring character in Colin's adventures, and his work with a clandestine agency handling supernatural threats:

  1. Weaponized Magic
  2. Breach of Magic
  3. Felony Magic
  4. Treasonous Magic

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the recommended starting book for the Colin McCool series?

For most readers, the best starting point is Junkyard Druid (Book 1 of the main series). If you prefer starting chronologically, you can begin with the prequel novel Druid Blood.

QIs Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf the same book as Druid Blood?

Yes. Colin McCool and the Vampire Dwarf is the original young adult version of the prequel novel that was later retitled and revised as Druid Blood.

QAre the novellas necessary to understand the main Colin McCool series?

No, the novellas and short story collections (like Blood Scent and Blood Circus) are optional, but they provide rich backstory for supporting characters and side events in the Druidverse.

QIn what order should I read the sequel cycles?

After finishing the main 12 novels, you should read The Trickster Cycle first, followed by The Sylvan Cycle to continue Colin's storyline in chronological order.

QWhat is The Druid Apprentice spin-off series about?

Launched in 2025/2026, The Druid Apprentice series (starting with Druid Forge) stars Fiadh Reilly, a young woman training under Colin McCool, rather than focusing on Colin as the main protagonist.

QWho co-authored the CERBERUS spin-off series?

The CERBERUS Paranormal Detective series is co-authored by M.D. Massey and D. William Landsborough.