Hudsonville Chronicles

Hudsonville Chronicles is an ongoing fantasy book series that follows Supernatural teenagers learning to live normal lives in a hidden mountain town. Think of it as a coming-of-age story where the characters happen to be Werewolves, Vampires, and other creatures trying to find their place in a world that fears them.

While the protagonists are teenagers, the series appeals to readers of all ages who enjoy character-driven fantasy. The tone matures as the series progresses, dealing with heavier themes while maintaining heart and hope.

The main series consists of four books, with Book 0 serving as a prequel. Each book can be enjoyed on its own, but they're best read in order to follow character development and overarching plot threads.

The world includes both familiar creatures (Werewolves, Vampires, Elves and Changelings) and unique creations like Xita (insectoid humanoids) and Mycarnids (sentient mushroom beings). Each species has its own culture, abilities, and place in the world's ecosystem.

Yes, Hudsonville exists in a version of our world where Supernatural beings hide in plain sight. The town is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, protected by both geography and mysterious organizations that keep it secret from the outside world.

Found Family: Characters who don't fit in traditional families create new bonds of love and loyalty.

Finding Your Place: Struggling to find your place when you're different from everyone around you.

Prejudice & Acceptance: Exploring fear of the unknown and the courage required for understanding.

Coming of Age: Growing up, making difficult choices, and learning that good intentions don't always lead to good outcomes.

Tough Choices: Most conflicts don't have clear heroes and villains. Everyone believes they're doing the right thing.

The series starts relatively light but gradually explores heavier themes including trauma, loss, discrimination and the cost of power. While it never loses its heart or hope, later books deal with war, moral ambiguity, and difficult choices that don't have perfect solutions.

Romance is vaguely present but not the primary focus. Relationships develop naturally as part of character growth, with the emphasis on emotional connection and mutual support rather than drama for its own sake.

The core group includes Andy Kessler (a newly-turned werewolf), Cici (an optimistic Xita with a love for human culture), Vick Roldán (a sarcastic vampire journalist), and Tanya O'Mally (a stoic elf Ranger). Each brings their own perspective, struggles, and growth to the story.

The characters support each other through every loss and difficult choice. Their friendship isn't just convenient plot device, they genuinely care for each other, challenge each other to grow, and sometimes disagree while remaining loyal. They become each other's chosen family.

Yes! The series avoids simple "good vs evil" in favor of characters with understandable motivations who make questionable choices. Even the most threatening opponents often believe they're protecting something important.

Book 0 (The Boy Who Cried Wolf) is a prequel that provides Andy's origin story and world-building foundation. While you can start with Book 1, reading Book 0 first gives you deeper context for character relationships and the world's rules.

The series balances humor and heart with serious themes. Expect emotional moments, witty banter between friends, plenty of world-building, and increasingly complex situations. It's optimistic without being naive about the challenges its characters face.

There are action sequences and battles, but violence serves the story rather than existing for shock value. The focus is on emotional impact and character development rather than graphic descriptions. Later books have more intense conflicts as stakes increase.

While the world is rich and detailed, the story focuses on character relationships and emotional journeys. Important world-building elements are woven naturally into the narrative, and there's a glossary available for reference if needed.