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Rick Yancey

Rick Yancey

Americanb. November 5, 1962Science Fiction

Rick Yancey is an American author whose Fifth Wave trilogy offered an alien invasion narrative told from multiple perspectives with psychological depth. The first novel is one of the most acclaimed YA science fiction novels of the 2010s. He is also known for his Monstrumologist historical horror series.

Works

  • The 5th WaveAlien invasion science fiction following teenagers defending against extraterrestrial attack→
  • The Infinite SeaSequel deepening the alien war amid dwindling human resistance and survival→
  • The Last StarFinal trilogy installment delivering apocalyptic conclusion to alien invasion conflict→
  • The MonstrumologistGothic horror following a doctor studying strange parasitic creatures→
  • The Isle of BloodHorror sequel continuing the monstrumologist's investigations into horrific biology→

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