“And John Kearns whispered into my ear: "Do you see it now? *You* are the nest. *You* are the hatchling. *You* are the chrysalis. *You* are the progeny. *You* are the rot that falls from the stars. All of us--you and I and poor, dear Pellinore. Behold the face of the magnificum, child. And despair." Though I was sickened by the sight, I looked. In the bower of the beast at the top of the world, I beheld the face of the magnificum, and I did not turn away.”
This suspenseful tale follows a group of adventurers as they uncover the secrets and dark forces lurking on The Isle of Blood, a place where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs. more
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
“I haven’t seen angels, but I am sure they are not as beautiful as you are.”
“La vida es el ruido entre dos silencios.”
“I wish I believed him. He's looking at me like he can see where I begin.”