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InCryptid

by Seanan McGuire

14 books Started 2012 Latest 2025
Publication Reading Order

The InCryptid is a Urban Fantasy / YA Fantasy series by Seanan McGuire, made up of 14 books published between 2012 and 2025. It begins with Discount Armageddon (2012), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Installment Immortality (2025), spanning 13 years of storytelling.

14books
13years active
2decades
~1yrs between books
2025latest release
# Title Year Buy
2010s
1 Discount Armageddon 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Midnight Blue-Light Special 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Half-Off Ragnarok 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Pocket Apocalypse 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Chaos Choreography 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Magic for Nothing 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Tricks for Free 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 That Ain't Witchcraft 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
9 Imaginary Numbers 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Calculated Risks 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Spelunking Through Hell 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Backpacking Through Bedlam 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Aftermarket Afterlife 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Installment ImmortalityLatest 2025 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

InCryptid series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the InCryptid series?

Start with Discount Armageddon (2012), the first book in the InCryptid series by Seanan McGuire. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the InCryptid series?

There are 14 books in the InCryptid series by Seanan McGuire, published between 2012 and 2025.

What is the first book in the InCryptid series?

The first book in the InCryptid series is Discount Armageddon, published in 2012 by Seanan McGuire.

What is the latest book in the InCryptid series?

The most recent book in the InCryptid series is Installment Immortality (2025) by Seanan McGuire.

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About Seanan McGuire

**Seanan McGuire** (born October 6, 1978) is an American author of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and urban fantasy. Born in California, McGuire attended Smith College and the University of California, Riverside. Their writing career began in online fandom, and they published their first novel, "Rosemary and Rue," in 2009. McGuire has written over 30 novels, including the popular "October Daye" urban fantasy series and the "Toby Daye" young adult fantasy series. Other notable works include the "InCryptid" series and the standalone "Middlegame." McGuire has won numerous awards for their writing, including: * **Locus Award** for Best Fantasy Novel (2016) * **Dragon Award** for Best Fantasy Novel (2017, 2018) * **Hugo Award** for Best Series (2018) Their work has also received critical acclaim for its complex characters, intricate worldbuilding, and lyrical prose. McGuire has been praised for their ability to create genre-bending stories that explore themes of identity, gender, and sexuality.

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About the InCryptid series

Seanan McGuire's InCryptid novels are fast, funny urban fantasy about the Price family — cryptozoologists who study and protect the world's hidden magical creatures (cryptids) rather than exterminating them. Think monster-hunting, but the monsters are usually the good guys.

The series rotates among Price family members as narrators, mixing ballroom dancing, waitressing-as-cover, and deadly secret-society intrigue with McGuire's trademark wit. The scene-stealing Aeslin mice — a colony of tiny, worshipful rodents — are a fan-favourite delight.

Each narrator's books form mini-arcs, so reading in publication order from "Discount Armageddon" is the smoothest way through the growing family saga.