Science Fiction Monsters

Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, is Mary Shelley's passionate and Gothic tale of terror, in which a man's desire to know the unknowable sweeps him into a living nightmare. Victor Frankenstein's experiments with life itself give birth to an extraordinary force with the potential for either good or evil.

An Unprecedented Prospect Omnibus tells the story of Blair Blackenskiff as he dives into a new world and the fierce competition he was dropped into. The challenges, the allies, the enemies, the mysteries—Blair will get a taste of them in this Isekai Gamelit adventure.

Meredith Molloney never thought she'd find a mate, let alone someone like Donovan Murry—one of the most powerful Alpha werewolves alive. Now that she's no longer cursed and the evil Luciana Alvarez has been taken care of, she thinks life will finally settle down. Then Donovan gets a call telling him that his pack has gone to pieces. The news that his second in command has been found brutally murdered has Donovan packing his bags for Ireland, but the last thing Meredith wants to do is go with him. She's never let a few angry wolves stop her, and she's not about to start now.

Kit may be the youngest wizard ever, but she sure doesn’t feel like the best wizard. Her magic just keeps going wrong, and other weird stuff is happening too: talking animals, exploding fireballs, and a strange new arrival in the local park. Even Dogon (the half dog, half dragon) is droopy! So Kit and her two best friends - animal-whispering Alita and studious Josh - set off with Faith the librarian to investigate this wild magic that’s causing so much commotion. Their journey takes them to a Scottish loch, where they meet an eco-conscious wizard and some very grumpy mermaids.

The deadly dimensions over London have been sealed, and the monsters have departed. But word has come to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson of a more terrifying creature still - the great Cthulhu has been sighted off the waters of Innsmouth, Massachusetts. Only Holmes can defeat him. And in the muddy village of Innsmouth, surrounded by villagers who are more sea-monster than human, Holmes meets again his nemesis, Moriarty, and yet greater foes: Amelia Scarcliffe and Maria Fitzgerald, harbingers of Dagon, who have called forth Cthulhu.

Nate Hartwell has a passion for exploration and a dream to sail around the world. Unfortunately, he's also flat broke, and the meanest old man in town holds a lien on his boat. But no law or locked gate can keep a resourceful man like Nate from his quest. As he travels the globe on his stolen ship, Nate lives a life of adventure, dodging bounty hunters and enjoying spectacular sights and amazing food… all by himself. Living his dream feels hollow without someone to share it with. And he can't stop thinking about the mysterious redhead who keeps appearing in the water…

My prestigious new job as the assistant to a colony leader starts as an honor. Then I stumble across the colony’s dirty little secrets. Hell-bent on exposing the atrocities, I reach out to a rebel group to feed them information. Too quickly, the jig is up. I manage one last message to my rebel contact, Zach, before I’m locked in the mad councilman’s basement. When Trask arrives, he claims to be my contact. He’s huge and horned with wings that darken the sky. I know he’s lying because Zach is human, but when the monster steals me into the air, I hold on for dear life.

When Violeta Graceling and her younger brother, Arien, arrive at the haunted Lakesedge estate, they expect to find a monster. Leta knows the terrifying rumors about Rowan Sylvanan, who drowned his entire family when he was a boy. But neither the estate nor the monster are what they seem. As Leta falls for Rowan, she discovers he is bound to the Lord Under, the sinister death god lurking in the black waters of the lake.

Sure, Dracula can live forever, but he really just wants to hit the beach! To catch some waves, the blood-sucking bat will need a little help. That’s why he’s captured the brainy Buzz Beaker. Now, this wacky whiz kid must turn the Lord of the Vampires into the King of the Beach, or he could be the monster’s next meal.

Mina is a vibrant, veggie-eating vampire who hates blood. As you can imagine, this is a problem. Mina's parents invite humans to dinner to test Mina's vampire skills. Find out if Mina is able to keep her secret in this early chapter book.

It's a question as old as time itself: which is better, the zombie or the unicorn? In this anthology, edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier (unicorn and zombie, respectively), strong arguments are made for both sides in the form of short stories. Half of the stories portray the strengths - for good and evil - of unicorns and half show the good (and really, really bad-ass) side of zombies.

Trevor thought nothing could be worse than spending the entire summer in school. Then his teachers turn into homework-crazed creatures! Now Trevor and his friend Filbert must find a way to stop the zombies. Or they'll be trapped inside the classroom of doom forever!

Luna Thorn’s past is a mystery...even to herself. She arrived in Detroit amid a swirl of lights and magic. She had no memory of where she came from. No idea why she was there. Years later, she’s established herself as a force to be reckoned with on the Detroit magical scene. She ingratiated herself with the local reapers. She set up a community called the Cathedral to help those who had been displaced from their homes and families, declaring that nobody would fall through the cracks. Still, doubt remains.

Sky and her crew plunge into the shadowy depths of Goldenrod Space Station, unearthing ever-darker secrets and confronting horrific echoes of the unknown past. Loyalties begin to crack as they explore the station's nightmarish underbelly, and Sky's quest for truth takes a harrowing twist. Meanwhile, on Alpha, another group of survivors embark on a perilous journey to reach the McEagle's wreckage. Alien monstrosities and the twisted remnants of human ambition stand in their way as they struggle to survive in a world defined by hubris and despair.

An existence spent being forced to kill others to satiate a monster. Where the only thing to look forward to was the blessed, if brief, period of time between paying that bribe. Except that very same monster is and isn’t Rene. It just happened to live inside his own mind and force him to do what it wanted.

I've let myself become more of a monster than I ever wanted to. Now the shadowkind are flocking to my side, eager to stand with me. But I don't know if I'm strong enough to foil to the villain who's put the whole world in his vicious sights. This borrowed heart might have given me my powers, but using them has rushed me toward my inevitable end. I hate having to drag anyone else into this horrible battle with me...but if I can't find a way to build up my new army—and fast—the world as we know it will disappear.

From the dark, haunted cave comes a man's plea. He’s a stuck climber in a hidden chamber inside the mountain. But as we travel to his rescue, things continue to deteriorate. Sick, hurt, and now deep underground, my worst nightmare is finally here. I’m trapped, with the dead lurking everywhere. Who can save me from ghosts? Who can heal my broken body? Who can make me never be defenseless again? Something in the dark can. Something inhuman. Something that wants to live in me, corrupting who I am. And if I want to survive, I have to let this monster live in my body.

In order to ensure success and the survival of his new branch of the Guild, Keith must gather the necessary materials. This means hunting down the right monsters, ridding the continent of the Alchemist Guild and keeping his promise to Jade. To top it all off, he appears to have made an enemy of yet another Spirit, who seems to be out for his blood. With enemies around every corner, Keith will need to fight harder than ever to stay one step ahead.

With no real allies, Keith must find his way through this new land, avoiding those whose power dwarfs his own. All while searching for a way to level the playing field, establish a new branch of his guild and defeat enemies, both known and unknown. While in the sprawling Lihng Capitol, Keith makes a shocking discovery about a powerful new weapon that can grow and evolve over time. Gathering the necessary materials won’t be easy, especially when an old enemy rears its ugly head, forcing Keith to make a decision that will change the course of history in the Fourliance forever.

She was a forced sin servant praying for death. Until the day she decided to run—right into my arms. One touch, and I know she's mine. One taste, and I know she belongs to me. My good little human will only truly be free when she's on my tight leash.