Think the Anthropophagi are scary on the page? Imagine them looming larger than life on a movie screen in front of you. The Monstrumologist Attacks the Silver Screen Shocking, we know.Ĭheck out his home page to see how many pies he has his fingers in. They made a movie-style trailer for the book, and it's pretty creepy. So grab a flashlight and let's get going. Whether science, history, adventure, or horror is your genre of choice, there's something for pretty much everyone in these pages. 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 sci-fi flavor. He's also written the Adventures of Alfred Kropp series aimed at young readers, as well as The Highly Effective Detective, which are geared more toward adults. Printz Award, The Monstrumologist is Rick Yancey's first attempt at horror, though he was far from a publishing rookie when he wrote it in 2009. Nominated for a bunch of awards, including the 2010 Michael L. See? Lights on, bat where you can reach it. Together they become embroiled in the hunt for Anthropophagus, a creature with no head, way too many teeth, and a voracious appetite for human flesh.

This is the tale of an orphan boy named Will Henry who works as an assistant to the eccentric Dr. When's the last time you had to sleep with your light on? Well, get ready to reset that date, because The Monstrumologist will make you want to keep all the lights on, and maybe put a baseball bat under the bed, too… just in case.

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