The Monstrumologist

Cover of The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey
Author: Rick Yancey
Year: 2010
Language: en
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 464
ISBN-13: 9781416984498
ISBN-10: 1416984496
Dimensions:
Height: 8.25 Inches
Length: 5.5 Inches
Weight: 0.8 Pounds
Width: 1.16 Inches
Dewey Decimal: Fic
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The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey is a reprint edition published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers on July 20, 2010. This 464-page book is presented in English and follows the diary of Will Henry, an orphan who serves as an assistant to a doctor specializing in monster hunting. As Will navigates his unusual life filled with late-night visitors and perilous encounters, he is thrust into a terrifying reality when a visitor brings the body of a young girl and the monster that devoured her, leading to the discovery of a baby Anthropophagus.

Readers will find themselves immersed in a gothic adventure that explores themes of horror and the supernatural. The narrative delves into Will’s experiences as he confronts the growing threat of Anthropophagi, monstrous beings that pose a danger to humanity. This edition captures the essence of juvenile fiction while intertwining elements of action, adventure, and fantasy, making it a compelling read for those interested in legends, myths, and the darker aspects of storytelling.


Official synopsis Publisher

These are the secrets I have kept. This is the trust I never betrayed. But he is dead now and has been for nearly ninety years, the one who gave me his trust, the one for whom I kept these secrets. The one who saved me . . . and the one who cursed me.

So starts the diary of Will Henry, orphan and assistant to a doctor with a most unusual specialty: monster hunting. In the short time he has lived with the doctor, Will has grown accustomed to his late night callers and dangerous business. But when one visitor comes with the body of a young girl and the monster that was eating her, Will’s world is about to change forever. The doctor has discovered a baby Anthropophagus–a headless monster that feeds through a mouth in its chest–and it signals a growing number of Anthropophagi. Now, Will and the doctor must face the horror threatenning to overtake and consume our world before it is too late.

The Monstrumologist is the first stunning gothic adventure in a series that combines the spirit of HP Lovecraft with the storytelling ability of Rick Riorden.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “The Monstrumologist” by Rick Yancey. Synopsis preview: These are the secrets I have kept. This is the trust I never betrayed. But he is dead now and has been for nearly ninety years, the one who gave me his trust, the one for whom I kept these secrets. The one who saved me .…
Who is the author of “The Monstrumologist”?
“The Monstrumologist” is credited to Rick Yancey.
When was “The Monstrumologist” published?
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Year: 2010.
What is the ISBN for “The Monstrumologist”?
ISBN-13: 9781416984498. ISBN-10: 1416984496.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 464. Edition: Reprint.

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