Rick Yancey

6 summariesFantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Rick Yancey is an American author known for his contributions to young adult fiction and horror. His notable works include "The 5th Wave," "The Infinite Sea," and "The Last Star," which explore themes of alien invasion and survival, as well as "The Monstrumologist" and "The Curse of the Wendigo," which delve into the world of monsters. He is also the author of "The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp."

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Books by Rick Yancey

6 books available

The 5th Wave
Rick Yancey
4.0 (388k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by four devastating alien waves, a lone teenage girl must decide whether to trust a mysterious stranger to save her brother, or risk losing everything to the insidious fifth wave.
The Infinite Sea
Rick Yancey
3.9 (119k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a world where alien invaders have shattered trust, Cassie and her allies must find their humanity to fight the 5th Wave, which aims to wipe out humankind.
The Last Star
Rick Yancey
3.6 (58k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
As humanity faces extinction, Cassie and her allies must uncover alien deception and human betrayal to decide if salvation means fighting back or joining their enemy.
The Monstrumologist
Rick Yancey
3.9 (18k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In a gaslit 19th-century world, an orphaned assistant to a monstrumologist must confront the horrifying line between man and monster when a grave robber's find unleashes their most deadly and morally ambiguous case yet.
The Curse of the Wendigo
Rick Yancey
4.2 (7k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In the Canadian wilderness, a skeptical doctor faces the terrifying reality of the mythical Wendigo, a creature of endless hunger, making him question life, death, and what makes a monster.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
Rick Yancey
3.8 (5k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
An awkward, oversized high schooler's attempt to help his uncle get rich by stealing Excalibur accidentally plunges him into a hilarious, globe-trotting quest to save the world from an ancient evil.