“The beautiful wooden board on a stand in my father's study. The gleaming ivory pieces. The stern king. The haughty queen. The noble knight. The pious bishop. And the game itself, the way each piece contributed its individual power to the whole. It was simple. It was complex. It was savage; it was elegant. It was a dance; it was a war. It was finite and eternal. It was life.”
Quote by Rick Yancey
Work
The Infinite Sea: The Second Book of the 5th Wave
In 'The Infinite Sea,' the story continues from the first book, 'The 5th Wave,' where Earth is in ruins following a series of devastating attacks by an alien force. The novel follows the survivors as they navigate a world reshaped by the alien presence, facing new challenges and uncovering secrets that could determine the fate of humanity. more
Author
Rick Yancey
Rick Yancey is an American novelist known for his young adult literature. His works often blend elements of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, and are highly favored by young readers. more
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