Meet fourteenyearold will henry, an orphan and assistant to a doctor with a most unusual specialty. This second book in the monstrumologist series explores the line between myth and reality, love and hate, genius and madness. Yancey wrote his first short story in seventh grade while attending crystal lake junior high school in florida. The book, set up as the journal of william henry, follows wills life as a monstrumologist assistant through one of wills most harrowing adventures. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Read the monstrumologist by rick yancey available from rakuten kobo. The book is split into three parts, referred to as folios. Rick yancey s throwback gothic horror novel, the monstrumologist, takes its readers back to 1888 new england where young will henry narrates the strange tale of his master, pellinore warthrop, and their search and destroy mission against a bloodthirsty pod of monstrous killers called anthropophagi. The first edition of the novel was published in september 22nd 2009, and was written by rick yancey. A monsterhunting doctor and his apprentice face off against a plague of monsters in the first book of a terrifying seri. Rick yancey s monstrumologist series gets a reprieve. His debut youngadult novel, the extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp, was a finalist for the carnegie medal. This book starts the diary of william james henry, orphan and assistant to a. With the book s graphic and vivid descriptions of the gory and bloody scenes, i can always hear my stomach complaining and twisting not of hunger but of disgust.
But i had a hard time getting caught up in the book and i had to force myself to pick it up and keep reading. Poor twelve year old william, an orphan, is the apprenticeassistant to the monstumologist. He lives in gainesville, florida with his wife and three sons. If it can speak i know my stomach will beg me to stop reading this book. Once again aimed at the ya crowd, yancey overshoots his target audience and makes a book that will be deemed a great read by discerning adults as well. Nature progresses from the simple to the complex and, as her students, so should we. Whether science, history, adventure, or horror is your genre of choice, theres something for pretty much everyone in these pages. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the final descent the monstrumologist book 4. The final descent monstrumologist, book 4 by rick yancey. The monstrumologist this was the first in the monstrumologist series, a popular line of horror novels for young adults that proved to be highly successful as the franchise progressed.
Again, as if he possessed the ability to read my thoughts, he said, probably the mental capacity of a twoyearo. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the monstrumologist. Reading the final descent is like falling into a dark gap instead of a rabbit hole that used to lead one to wonderland. The monstrumologist ebook by rick yancey rakuten kobo. The monstrumologist monstrumologist, book 1 by rick yancey.
The monstrumologist by rick yanceyrichard yancey scholastic. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 434 pages and is available in hardcover format. Awardwinning author rick yancey has captivated young adult readers with his popular alfred kropp novels, the first of which was named a best book for children by publishers weekly and was a finalist for the carnegie medal. He is also a produced playwright and former theater critic. Rick yancey is the author of the monstrumologist, the curse of the wendigo, the isle of blood, and the final descent. Below is a list of richard yancey s books in order of when they were originally released. The monstrumologist series at this title will be released on september 10, 20. Sep 10, 20 this second book in the monstrumologist series explores the line between myth and reality, love and hate, genius and madness. Inspired and encouraged by his wife, he decided his degree might also be useful in writing books and in. Their name comes from androphagi maneaters monstrumologist book cover wallpaper. This second book in the monstrumologist series explores the line between. But he is dead now and has been for more than forty years, the one who gave me his trust, the one for whom i kept these secrets. The monstrumologist series by rick yancey, books, paperback, great condition.
The first in a terrifying new series from critically acclaimed author rick yancey, the monstrumologist tells the story of an orphan who apprentices. Rick yancey books list of books by author rick yancey. Rick yancey is the author several books for adults, including the highly effective detective st. His is a peculiar life, full of late night dissections, cemetary romps, visits to lunatic asylums, and bloody battles in the depths of the earth. When presented with a problem, look for the simplest solution first. He is the author of the awardwinning alfred kropp books the extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp, the seal of solomon, and the thirteenth skull and the highly effective detective comedymystery book series for adults. The curse of the wendigo monstrumologist, book 2 by rick. After graduating from lakeland senior high school, he was accepted to florida southern college and majored in communications. The extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp by rick yancey is the first book in the alfred kropp series. The monstrumologist marked a turn in genre for yancey, though, and his subsequent books including three more in the monstrumologist series all have a distinct scifi flavor. This was the first in the monstrumologist series, a popular line of horror novels for young adults that proved to be highly successful as the franchise progressed.
The finale to the monstrumologist left me with more questions than answers and admittedly, with more fucking heart ache than ever. Before the 5th wave, there was the extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp. The monstrumologist is the first in a series of books written by rick yancey. The fourth book in the monstrumologist series a novel by rick yancey in the fourth and final horrific adventure in the awardwinning monstrumologist series, will henry encounters unprecedented terror, a terror that delves into the depths of the human soul. The final descent by rick yancey in the fourth and final horrific adventure in the awardwinning monstrumologist series, will henry encounters unprecedented. The tetralogy tells the tale of a 19thcentury doctor and his young apprentice, who race around the world chasingand being chased bymonsters. Invading creature that has no head and entire torso is the beasts mouth. The monstrumologist has 7 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The monstrumologist by rick yancey book 1 of the monstrumologist series.
Alfred kropp is an everyday kid with an average life, but that changes when he steals king arthurs sword and mistakenly hands it off to the wrong place. The monstrumologistseries overdrive rakuten overdrive. The final descent book by rick yancey official publisher page. Yancey kicks off a new series set in 19th century united states featuring monstrumologist pellimore warthrop and his young apprentice will henry. Now yancey begins a gripping new series with the monstrumologist. It is the first book in the monstrumologist series, followed by the curse of the wendigo. Rick yancey yancey began writing when he was young and published his first book, a burning in homeland, in 2003. The curse of the wendigo the monstrumologist book 2 kindle edition by rick yancey. A publishers weekly best childrens book of the year, carnegie medal nominee, and book sense childrens pick.
The monstrumologist series book 2 rick yancey author 2010 the curse of the wendigo the monstrumologist series book 2 rick yancey author 2010 the isle of blood. The monstrumologist book by rick yancey thriftbooks. The isle of blood monstrumologist, book 3 by rick yancey. No, sir, i agreed, and then i collapsed upon the floor. Will henry is the boy lead character of the series and william james henry is a. The final descent the monstrumologist book 4 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Compared to yanceys first 3 books, the final descent was all ov. Pdf the monstrumologist book by rick yancey free download. Rick lives in florida with his wife, sandy, and their son, jake. I read rick yancys the 5th wave and really enjoyed it, i found out he wrote this particular series and decided to try them, i love them. Twilight time for aliens in rick yancey s 5th wave check it out below. The monstrumologist is a young adult horror novel written by american author rick yancey. The monstrumologist by rick yancey audiobook youtube. Rick yancey books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.
Find the complete the monstrumologist book series by rick yancey. The infinite sea rick yancey read online free books. I think yancey tries to make up for this by having lily be determined to be the first female monstrumologist, but i also think he steps back from this plotline in the final book, which disappointed me a bit. It is unknown as to how it ended up so far away from its native home,but now it is threatening the town and the monstrumologist and his assistant must be stopped at all costs. The final descent the monstrumologist book 4 kindle edition by yancey, rick. See the complete the monstrumologist series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Free download or read online the monstrumologist pdf epub book. The monstrumologist rick yancey book trailer youtube. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the curse of the wendigo the monstrumologist book 2. It is the first book in the monstrumologist series, followed by the curse of the. Library of congress catalogs the final descent as written by william james henry and edited by rick yancey. The monstrumologist monstrumologist, book 1 by rick yancey book cover, description, publication history.
But he is dead now and has been for more than forty years, the. The curse of the wendigo the monstrumologist book 2. The isle of blood monstrumologist, book 3 by rick yancey book cover, description, publication history. Rick yancey became a published author in 2003 with the novel a burning in homeland.
Initially published in 2009 on the 22nd of september, this managed to set the darkened tone for much of what was to come in the following three books. With the books graphic and vivid descriptions of the gory and bloody scenes, i can always hear my stomach complaining and twisting not of hunger but of disgust. Rick lives with his wife sandy and two sons in gainesville, florida. But he is dead now and has been for nearly ninety years, the one who gave me his. Rick yancey is the author of the new york times bestsellers the 5th wave and the infinite sea, the first two books in this series.
He scooped me into his arms and carried me up the stairs, through the kitchen that glowed with the tender light of the spring sun, to the second. In case you havent heard the fantastic, amazing, wonderful news, rick yancey s monstrumologist series will get a fourth book. Rick yancey is a native floridian and a graduate of roosevelt university in chicago. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. By 2010, yancey had completed the first book in the monstrumologist series. The premise behind the whole book is that the story of will henry is being posthumously transcribed from his journals by some anonymous author. Descend into the monstrous depths of horror and gory, gothic adventure with the complete monstrumologist collection from rick yancey, now available as a collectible boxed set.
Will henry has been through more than seems possible for a boy of fourteen. Jul 20, 2010 rick yancey is the author of the monstrumologist, the curse of the wendigo, the isle of blood, and the final descent. The final descent monstrumologist, book 4 by rick yancey book cover, description, publication history. This first book in rick yancey s lauded series earned two starred.
He knew i would say no, but he couldnt resist one last try. I have read the alfred kropp books by rick yancey and was really looking forward to the monstrumologist. These first three journals folios i, ii, iii include the story of will henrys battles against the anthropophagi, ravenous, maneating creatures. Oct 19, 20 i also understand that the time period in which it is set definitely would not have had a female monstrumologist. The monstrumologist by rick yancey is a horror novel with a coming of age background that makes for a wonderful young adult novel.
The curse of the wendigo monstrumologist, book 2 by rick yancey book cover, description, publication history. This guy rick yancey is one helluva w ritter, and im surprised hes been under my radar all this time. By yucky, i mean totally gross and stomachchurning. The final descent is a horror novel by rick yancey, the fourth and final book in a series that he. The monstrumologist series by rick yancey goodreads. The monstrumologist by rick yancey the monstrumologist.