Evan Couchot
Author & Founder
Evan Couchot is a biotechnology professional with degrees in Biology and Biotechnology, bringing technical expertise to speculative fiction.
Working in the biotechnology sector, Evan constructs fiction grounded in the realities of biological science. His professional understanding of genetics, evolution, and the complexities of living systems informs every story he writes.
At Crypsis Press, Evan seeks out stories that blend scientific rigor with atmospheric dread—fiction that demands your full attention and rewards careful readers with layered mysteries rooted in real biological principles.
His debut novel, Makan, is hard science fiction exploring genetic enhancement and humanity's extraterrestrial future. His novella, Insatiable, is a folklore thriller about an ancient predator stalking six strangers.
Recurring Themes
Biological Realism
Speculative fiction grounded in real biological principles, genetics, and evolutionary science
Atmospheric Dread
Building tension through environmental storytelling and the terror of what remains unseen
Folk Horror
Ancient legends meeting modern survival horror in stories that demand careful attention
Hard Science Fiction
Technically grounded speculation about humanity's genetic future and technological advancement
The Predator Unseen
Creatures that defy natural law and the psychological horror of being hunted
Genetic Enhancement
Exploring the social implications of human genetic modification and technological stratification
