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Troy Duffy Launches Boondock Saints Prequel Novel, ‘Blood Origin,’ Out Oct. 21

The creator pivots from screen plans to a prose prequel arriving October 21 in ebook and audiobook.

Overview

  • The Boondock Saints, Volume 1: Blood Origin is available for pre-order on Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books.
  • Written and narrated by Troy Duffy, the book serves as an origin story for Connor and Murphy MacManus.
  • The narrative follows the brothers’ move from Canada into Boston’s criminal underworld, highlighting their bond with Rocco and a search tied to their father.
  • The “Volume 1” branding signals an intended multi-book arc expanding the franchise in print and audio.
  • Coverage notes Duffy stepped away from a proposed third film, with Deadline reporting in 2024 that he would instead develop a Boondock Saints book series.