The Junkyard Druid Box Set 2
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(The news cuts to grainy footage of an apparent convenience store robbery. A man in a mask pulls a gun, then a dark blur swoops in and the gunman is suddenly gone...)
Female News Anchor: “Wow, Susan, that certainly is some amazing footage. But honestly, does anyone really believe that giant bats are fighting crime in Mexico City? What’s next, chupacabras sniffing for drugs at the border?”
(The news anchors and reporter all share a good chuckle, then the studio cameras cut back to the news anchors.)
Female News Anchor: “And in other news, law enforcement officials south of the border are seeing a massive uptick in drug-related killings as the war between the drug cartels heats up. The latest victim was the leader of the notorious Garcia cartel, Rodolfo Garcia himself. Mexican police report his body was found in his bed, completely exsanguinated, with no signs of gunfire or struggle.”
Male News Anchor: “Now, for the local weather…”
(The young man releases a sigh as he shuts off the phone screen, just as one of the dogs returns to lay its head in his lap.)
"Well, Rufus, I guess we’d better brush up on our Spanish..."
This concludes Book 8 and the second tetralogy in the Colin McCool urban fantasy series. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter at https://MDMassey.com to get a free book, and to be among the first to know when I release my next Junkyard Druid novel!
About the Author
I write dark fantasy, paranormal suspense, and urban fantasy novels.
My first series, THEM, is a jaunt through a post-apocalyptic central Texas where the dead walk, and vampires, werewolves and other unsavory creatures roam the night. It has elements of the zompoc genre, dark fantasy, and military survival fiction.
On the other hand, my Colin McCool series falls squarely between urban fantasy and paranormal suspense. Colin's world is full of magic, mystery, and folklore come to life.
I currently live in the Hill Country near Austin, Texas, which is where much of my fiction is set. Most days you can find me in a local coffee shop or in my office working on my next book, or in my garage pummeling inanimate objects. If you'd like to find out more about my work and get a FREE ebook, visit my website at MDMassey.com.