I killed a demon. I don't know if it was really, technically a demon, but I do know that it was some kind of monster, with fangs and claws and the whole bit, and he killed a lot of people. So I killed him. I think it was the right thing to do. At least the killing stopped. Well, it stopped for a while. In I Am Not a Serial Killer, John Wayne Cleaver saved his town from a murderer even more appalling than the serial killers he obsessively studies, using his own repressed homicidal proclivities to even the odds. But it turns out even demons have friends, and the disappearance of one has brought another to Clayton County. Soon there are new victims for John to work on at the mortuary, and a new mystery to solve. But this time something's different. John has tasted death, and the dark nature he used as a weapon—the terrifying persona he calls "Mr. Monster"—might now be using him. No one in Clayton is safe unless John can vanquish two nightmarish adversaries: the unknown demon he must hunt, and the inner demon he can never escape. Praise for the John Cleaver series: "The beauty of the prose, mixed with the depth of characterization, gives the haunting, first-person narrative a human touch. regardless of your age or your genre preferences, you will find this story both profound and enthralling.” — Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author “Brilliant! full of unforgettable characters, creepy thrills, and dangerous twists you won’t see coming.” — Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author
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"John Wayne Cleaver is feeling itchy- trying to control the Monster inside him. Fortunately for him, a serial killer is in town so he has something to hunt.Warning- there's a lot of brutality in this book. "
— Tasula (4 out of 5 stars)
“An intense, riveting, gut-wrenching dive into the dark world of the demons within us. Let your own inner monster free and immerse yourself in this dark, page-turning adventure.
— Elitist Book Reviews on I Am Not a Serial KillerThis dazzling, unputdownable debut novel proves beyond a doubt that Dan Wells has the gift. His teenage protagonist is as chilling as he is endearing. More John Wayne Cleaver, please.
— F. Paul Wilson on I Am Not a Serial Killer" OMGosh, so good, yet so freakin' demented! I really had to remember this book was not real! "
— Emily, 6/28/2011" Entertaining & a quick and easy read. "
— Amy, 6/25/2011" I think this was my favorite of the three so far. John really learning more about his adversaries - inside and out. Scariest of the 3 for sure!! "
— Coki, 6/25/2011" I picked this book off of the shelf on impulse in the library checkout line. It is probably the best YA book I have ever read. "
— Chris, 6/6/2011" Wells continues with the story of John Wayne Cleaver, potential serial killer and disaffected teen. While the characterization and conceit was good in <u>I Am Not a Serial Killer</u>, Wells tips the scales into silliness here with his demon FBi agent antagonist and plot. "
— Leslie, 6/3/2011" I absolutly love this author! Just the right mixture of funny and crept. "
— Dax, 5/28/2011" Way better than the first - which was pretty darn good! Can't wait to get into #3! "
— Tracy, 5/27/2011" Another really quick read. Scary. Can't wait to read book #3 "
— Destructo, 5/17/2011Dan Wells is the author of the Partials Sequence, as well as the John Cleaver series: I Am Not a Serial Killer, Mr. Monster, and I Don’t Want to Kill You. He has been nominated for both the Hugo and the Campbell Award and has won two Parsec Awards for his podcast, Writing Excuses. He plays a lot of games, reads a lot of books, and eats a lot of food, which is pretty much the ideal life he imagined for himself as a child.
Kirby Heyborne is a musician, actor, and professional narrator. Noted for his work in teen and juvenile audio, he has garnered over twenty Earphones Awards. His audiobook credits include Jesse Kellerman’s The Genius, Cory Doctorow’s Little Brother, and George R. R. Martin’s Selections from Dreamsongs.