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Yancey Rick

    This author, also known as Richard Yancey, is celebrated for his compelling narrative craft. His work is distinguished by a unique voice and insightful explorations of themes that resonate deeply with readers. With a keen eye for detail and masterful command of language, he creates worlds and characters that leave a lasting impression.

    The 5th Wave
    The infinite sea
    The Curse of the Wendigo
    The Final Descent
    The Monstrumologist: The Isle of Blood
    • 2015

      The Final Descent

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.0(31)Add rating

      In the fourth and final horrific adventure in the award-winning Monstrumologist series, Will Henry encounters unprecedented terror, a terror that delves into the depths of the human soul. Will Henry has been through more than seems possible for a boy of fourteen. He’s been on the brink of death on more than one occasion, he has gazed into hell—and hell has stared back at him, and known his face. But through it all, Dr. Warthrop has been at his side. When Dr. Warthrop fears that Will’s loyalties may be shifting, he turns on Will with a fury, determined to reclaim his young apprentice’s devotion. And so Will must face one of the most horrific creatures of his monstrumology career—and he must face it alone. Over the course of one day, Will’s life—and Pellinor Warthrop’s destiny—will hang in the balance. In the terrifying depths of the Monstrumarium, they will face a monster more terrible than any they could have imagined—and their fates will be decided. “Beyond a simple finale, this is a brave statement about the duplexity of good and evil, and the deadly trap in which all of us are snared” (Booklist, starred review).

      The Final Descent
    • 2014

      The Curse of the Wendigo

      • 464 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
      4.1(148)Add rating

      Flesh-eating danger abounds in the chilling sequel to The Monstrumologist that is “as fast-paced, elegant, and yes, gruesome as its predecessor” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). While Dr. Warthrop is attempting to disprove that Homo vampiris, the vampire, could exist, his former fiancée asks him to save her husband, who has been captured by a Wendigo—a creature that starves even as it gorges itself on human flesh. Although Dr. Warthrop considers the Wendigo to be fictitious, he relents and performs the rescue—but is he right to doubt the Wendigo’s existence? Can the doctor and Will Henry hunt down the ultimate predator, who, like the legendary vampire, is neither living nor dead, and whose hunger for human flesh is never satisfied? This second book in The Monstrumologist series explores the line between myth and reality, love and hate, genius and madness.

      The Curse of the Wendigo
    • 2014

      The infinite sea

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.9(5279)Add rating

      "Cassie Sullivan and her companions lived through the Others' four waves of destruction. Now, with the human race nearly exterminated and the 5th Wave rolling across the landscape, they face a choice: brace for winter and hope for Evan Walker's return, or set out in search of other survivors before the enemy closes in"--

      The infinite sea
    • 2013

      The 5th Wave

      • 457 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.0(417600)Add rating

      The New York Times bestseller is now a major motion picture! This gripping tale has received numerous accolades, including the 2014 Red House Children's Book Award and recognition as a finalist for the Teen Book of the Year. It has been praised as a remarkable read by Entertainment Weekly and is a blend of suspense and science fiction reminiscent of The Passage and Ender's Game. In a world devastated by an alien invasion, the first wave leaves only darkness, the second wave claims the lucky, and the third wave ensures that only the unlucky survive. With the fourth wave, the sole rule is to trust no one. As Cassie flees from the alien beings that appear human and wreak havoc on Earth, she believes solitude is her best chance for survival. However, her encounter with the enigmatic Evan Walker complicates her mission to rescue her brother and survive. Cassie faces a heart-wrenching choice between trust and despair, defiance and surrender, life and death. Described as "wildly entertaining" by The New York Times Book Review, this modern sci-fi masterpiece promises to redefine the genre. The series continues with The Infinite Sea and The Last Star, further exploring the gripping narrative and its compelling characters.

      The 5th Wave
    • 2011