The Beast of Skull Rock Monsterious,..., Matt McMann
The Beast of Skull Rock Monsterious,..., Matt McMann
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The Beast of Skull Rock (Monsterious, Book 4)

Author: Matt McMann

Narrator: Cassandra Morris

Unabridged: 3 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/16/2024

Synopsis

This series of terrifying standalone tales that combine monsters + mysteries is perfect for fans of Goosebumps.

“Spine-chilling and creepy!” —Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth, on Escape From Grimstone Manor (Monsterious, Book 1)

Twins Simon and Jade are thrilled to spend the summer with their grandfather in the beachfront resort town of Skull Rock. They're especially looking forward to helping out at his spooky cabinet of curiosities museum, full of creepy old relics, taxidermy specimens, and sinister displays. But lately there have been disturbing reports of store break-ins and sightings of a frightening creature in the area, scaring away the town's much-needed tourists. When the twins hear eerie noises coming from the museum after hours and see strange scratch marks on the door, they decide to investigate. As the creature attacks mount, Jade and Simon begin to suspect the impossible: Could one of their grandfather's museum monstrosities be coming to life each night to prowl the boardwalks of Skull Rock?

About The Author

As a professional musician, Matt McMann played an NFL stadium, a cruise ship, and the International Twins Convention. Now he writes the kind of spooky mystery adventure books he loved as a kid. He’s hiked the Pacific Northwest, cruised Loch Ness, and chased a ghost on a mountain. While he missed Bigfoot and Nessie, he caught the ghost. He enjoys brainstorming new books with his wife, New York Times bestselling author Lisa McMann, viewing his son Kilian McMann’s artwork, and watching his daughter, actor Kennedy McMann, on television. Visit him online at mattmcmann.com, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @matt_mcmann.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tor

This is my first taste of Monsterious, and it's left me eager for more. Matt McMann presents a classic horror scenario applied to extremely likeable and creative characters, and the result is a family friendly tale that has a certain touch of edge that is spellbinding.......more

Goodreads review by Courtney

I think this is my favorite in the series, which is so fun to begin with. I loved that it took place in a creepy museum of the weird (I was basically picturing Henri as Vincent Price in my head) and the fact that it was a were-hyena was so fun and unique. Give this to your patrons who have read all......more

Goodreads review by Mark

What worked: Simon and Jade offer contrasting characters. Simon loves the mysterious and scary while Jade is more practical with a love for performing magic. Simon has researched all kinds of creatures from around the world and he comes across a book with legends from Skull Rock. An article about a w......more

Goodreads review by Barb

What can I say, but I love the MONSTERIOUS books, it's true. THE BEAST OF SKULL ROCK did not disappoint, so I'm going to say right now, it has my recommendation as a fun, spooky middle grade read. To begin, one of my favorite parts of this book was its setting. I love the idea of something inanimate......more

Goodreads review by Lori

The Beast of Skull Rock is another great addition to Matt McMann’s scary series for middle grade readers. This installment features twins Simon and Jade. They are spending the summer with their grandfather who runs a curiosities museum full of creepy artifacts in a seaside tourist town. A series of......more

Quotes

Praise for Escape From Grimstone Manor (Monsterious, Book 1):

“Spine-chilling twists and turns and a creepy mystery to unravel. Grab a flashlight—this will have you up reading way too late!”—Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth series
 
“A roller coaster of jolts, twists, thrills, and nightmarish creatures creeping out from the shadows. What a wild ride! —Margaret Peterson Haddix, New York Times bestselling author of the Shadow Children Sequence
 
“A fast-paced thrill ride of a book, crawling with haunts and horrors at every turn. Enter if you dare! —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles
 
“Take my advice and read Monsterious. It’s fun and terrifying!” —James Riley, New York Times bestselling author of Story Thieves

“Delicious, creepy, scary fun!” —Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honor author of A Tale Dark and Grimm

“Scream. Laugh. Repeat.” —James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of the City Spies series

“Filled with humor, heart, and creeps galore. An absolute delight from beginning to end!” —Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Immortals series
 
"Irresistibly fun, monstrously clever, and laced with heart. I couldn’t put it down!" —Lindsay Currie, author of Scritch Scratch
 
“Goosebumps with a splash of From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. A perfect blend of horror and humor.” —Lorien Lawrence, author of the Fright Watch series

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