Rick Yancey won the Michael L. Printz Award for the stunning first entry in his Monstrumologist saga. In the series' third entry, Will Henry is left behind as Dr. Warthrop and his eager new assistant Arkwright embark on a quest to find the "Holy Grail of Monstrumology." But when Arkwright returns with news of the doctor's demise, Will sets off on his own quest, to the Isle of Blood, to determine the truth. "Yancey takes . gore and violence . to thrilling new levels in this sophisticated tale."-School Library Journal on The Monstrumologist
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"It was so hard to finish this book knowing it was the end of the series. The last book was everything this amazing series deserved and was really an homage to the heartbreakingly complicated relationship between Will Henry and the Doctor. This book is probably the deepest of the three, and while it slows down at times to an almost meditative hum, it is sooooo worth it so see these characters revealed to us in their truest forms. Vale! Will Henry and Dr. Warthrop I will sincerely miss you with all my heart."
— Renee (5 out of 5 stars)
" The best one yet! Rick Yancey has a unique way of using his stories as analogies for different aspects of mankind and he's not afraid to paint a not so pretty picture. But there's always room for redemption. I like that. "
— Dana, 2/16/2014" I loved it! So happy the publisher is extending his contract! "
— Jimmy, 2/10/2014" Nice ending to a good series. Just wish there were more monsters to hunt. "
— Mon_t, 1/31/2014" High HSQ here. Beware. "
— ConvincoDude, 1/25/2014" Creatively creepy, quirky and intelligent. This series is one of my all-time favorites. "
— Diane, 1/20/2014" Awesomely awesome! "
— Joana, 1/18/2014" I love this book. "Snap to Will Henry, Snap To" "
— Phyllis, 1/9/2014" love the book lots. "
— Natasha, 12/21/2013" I liked this much more than the second installment in this series; better character development, more scene changes and scarier monsters. A great Dickensian horror series. "
— Marilyn, 12/19/2013" Not as good as the previous two, but still pretty fun. "
— Sean, 12/11/2013" An absolutely excellent book, along with all the others of this series. Yancey is a true master of his craft. "
— Matt, 2/7/2013" Fantastic story! Can't wait for the last book in the series! "
— Jeremy, 11/7/2012" These books are meant for young adult but are as graphic and terrifying as any adult horror novel. Very dark, but very compelling. "
— Amanda, 7/8/2012" Exceedingly well written. The books in this series just keep getting better. Truly horrific, yet with depth of theme and character. "
— Sheila, 1/21/2012" Fitting end to an adventurous triology "
— Jane, 11/11/2011Rick Yancey is the author of several books for adults, including The Highly Effective Detective. He is also a produced playwright and former theater critic. He lives in Gainesville, Florida with his wife and three sons.
Steven Boyer is a graduate of the Juilliard School and has appeared both on stage and screen.