Rick Yancey

Rick Yancey is an American bestselling author of speculative fiction and young adult thrillers. Working as an IRS tax auditor for years, he pursued his passion for creative writing on the side before achieving literary fame.

He is best known as the author of critically acclaimed series including The 5th Wave trilogy and the Gothic horror series The Monstrumologist, which won multiple major literary awards.

Yancey’s gripping dystopian plots, dark atmosphere, and resilient characters have captivated young adult readers worldwide. He is a master craftsman of suspenseful sci-fi.