InCryptid

InCryptid is an urban fantasy series following the Price family, a lineage of cryptozoologists who protect supernatural creatures from those who would harm them. The first book introduces Verity Price, who balances her life as a professional dancer in Manhattan with her duties protecting the city's hidden cryptid population. The Price family broke away from the Covenant of St. George - an ancient monster-hunting organization - generations ago, choosing to protect and study cryptids rather than destroy them. Each book focuses on different family members as they navigate dangerous situations involving both human and supernatural threats, while maintaining their cover identities in the regular world. The series combines action, romance, and scientific elements as the characters document and defend various cryptid species across multiple locations including New York City, Ohio, and Australia. A diverse cast of supernatural creatures appears throughout the series, from peaceful urban-dwelling monsters to dangerous predators that threaten both human and cryptid communities. The books explore themes of family loyalty, scientific ethics, and the complex relationship between humans and the unknown, questioning traditional monster-hunting narratives while examining what truly makes someone a monster.

Readers highlight the series' unique approach to cryptozoology, focusing on scientific study rather than hunting monsters. The snappy dialogue and complex family dynamics receive frequent mentions in reviews. Liked: - Aeslin mice characters as fan favorites - Balance of humor with action - Original take on supernatural creatures - Strong world-building - Female protagonist who uses science and intellect Disliked: - Slow start in first 50-100 pages - Romance subplot feels forced to some readers - Some find the protagonist's narration too sarcastic - Scientific terminology can be dense Ratings: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (22,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (800+ ratings) LibraryThing: 3.8/5 (400+ ratings) From reviews: "The Aeslin mice steal every scene" - BookRiot "Takes urban fantasy in a fresh direction with its scientific approach" - SFReader "Too much exposition early on before the plot picks up" - Fantasy Book Review

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🔍 The Covenant of St. George was originally founded during the Crusades, making it over 800 years old in the series' timeline. 🦎 The term "cryptozoology" was first coined in 1955 by zoologist Bernard Heuvelmans, often called the "father of cryptozoology." 🎭 Author Seanan McGuire also writes under the pen name Mira Grant and has won multiple Hugo Awards for her work in science fiction and fantasy. 🐍 The Price family's expertise in herpetology reflects real-world conservation efforts - approximately 40% of all amphibian species are currently threatened with extinction. 🌿 The series features Aeslin mice, intelligent talking rodents who worship the Price family as gods and maintain detailed historical records through oral tradition.