Hildy Silverman

An absolutely delightful story about Stan, the Lizard Man and those whose lives he impacts on (mostly negatively - mostly unintentionally). Stan had been living happily in his swamp mostly unnoticed by humankind. One day, when campers leave food unattended, Stan discovers the joys of the variety of human food and decides to venture out of the swamp. In come the Wranglers, a secret group of rangers who look after those species like Stan (think Yetis, Shapeshifters and alike) so that they can live in peace without Human interference. Wranlger, Daniel, aided (occasionally) by his adopted catwamp mother, steps in to save the day. Very entertaining and great fun.… (mehr)

I received this book complimentary from Library Thing in exchange for an honest review. Whether you like and believe in cryptids or you don't this book will keep you excitedly turning the pages until it's surprising end! The story was so much more than I expected. Yes it has cryptids but not like the ones were all used to hearing about. These captivating creatures are unlike what you hear on you tube videos or see on the covers of gossip mags while waiting in line at the grocery store!. The author takes an actual "factual" encounter of which there are many going back centuries, and weaves around it a tapestry of Cherokee legend, modern day technology and a group of "good guys" out to protect these rare and endangered beings. Many Things smack of conspiracy and truth in this tale with shape-shifters, lizard men and the "unscaled" but it's up to the reader to decide what could be myth and what the truth may be. I thoroughly enjoyed this twisty, shifty, creature feature. Even the artwork at the end didn't disappoint! You don't have to believe to enjoy this suspenseful, quizzical read. I know I will be seeking out the rest of the volumes in this very cool, unique, series of books. Each can be read as a stand alone. I gobbled up each and every page! I highly recommend this book. Thank you LTER for allowing me to review.… (mehr)