Rick Yancey

AmericanFantasyScience FictionDystopianHorrorYoung Adult (YA)b. 1962

John Richard Yancey is an American author known for his suspense, fantasy, and science fiction works aimed at young adults. He previously worked as a tax collector for the IRS for twelve years before becoming a full-time writer in 2004. His notable works include the Alfred Kropp series, The Monstrumologist series, and The 5th Wave series, which was adapted into a feature film. Yancey's writing often explores themes of survival, identity, and what it means to be human.

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Awards

['Michael L. Printz Honor (The Monstrumologist)', 'Carnegie Medal finalist (The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp) - nominee', 'Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist (The Curse of the Wendigo) - nominee']

Notable Works

['The 5th Wave', 'The Infinite Sea', 'The Last Star', 'The Monstrumologist', 'The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp', 'Confessions of a Tax Collector (memoir)']