Invasive Species — Ward Parker

Gators. Pythons. Iguanas.Dragons?Why not? It's Florida.Missy, nurse to elderly supernaturals and budding witch, has two big problems. First, she found a young, injured dragon in the Everglades that has a price on its head. Second, her vampire patient Schwartz has disappeared after getting caught by Customs with werewolf blood. (It's like Viagra for vampires. Don't ask.) There are many bizarre creatures in the Everglades, native and non-native, but who knew dragons were among them? And this isn't just any young dragon. This is a dragon prophesied to restore its species to greatness. That's why an evil, ancient god wants to destroy it, and an almost-as-evil CEO tries to capture it. Missy has to protect the dragon while it heals (and snacks on the iguanas in her neighborhood). Too bad she also has to locate and rescue Schwartz before he gets staked. Her best weapon is her not-always-dependable magick. But she is learning that she inherited much more power than she had realized.Invasive Species is the second book in Freaky Florida, a humorous contemporary fantasy series filled with magic, monsters, and mystery; sarcasm and satire; and, of course, Florida Man. If you love cozy witch mysteries, the thrills of urban fantasy, and a splash of comedy, this series is for you. Think of it as an unholy blend of Amanda M. Lee, Kim Harrison, Jim Butcher, Shayne Silvers, Christopher Moore, and Carl Hiaasen. Grab this book and enjoy a vacation in Jellyfish Beach today.