Rick Yancey books in order
American writer known for speculative fiction
- Born
- 1962
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 17
- Series
- 2
Rick Yancey has published 13 novels, 1 short story collection and 3 children's books, beginning with The Monstrumologist (2009). The 2 series include The 5th Wave (3 books, starting with The 5th Wave) and Alfred Kropp (2 books, starting with The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp). 3 feature Teddy Ruzak. The best-known is The 5th Wave (2013). The latest is The 5th Wave Collection (2017).
Updated September 2026
The 5th Wave books in order (3)Series page
Reading order: 1 The 5th Wave (2013) · 2 The Infinite Sea (2014) · 3 The Last Star (2016)
- 1.
The 5th Wave (May 2013)
- 2.
The Infinite Sea (Sep 2014)
- 3.
The Last Star (May 2016)
Alfred Kropp books in order (2)
Reading order: 1 The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp (2005) · 2 Alfred Kropp: The Seal of Solomon (2007)
- 1.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp (2005)
- 2.
Alfred Kropp: The Seal of Solomon (2007)
Where to start with Rick Yancey
Start here
The 5th Wave
Rick Yancey's most-read book and the first of the 3 The 5th Wave books.
Shortest way in
The Monstrumologist
One of the most-read, at about 441 pages.
Newest
The 5th Wave Collection
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order
A Burning in Homeland (2003)
Confessions of a Tax Collector (2004)
Alfred Kropp (2008)
The Monstrumologist (2009)
The 5th Wave Collection (2017)
Short story collections in order
The Monstrumologist Collection (2014)
Children's books in order
The Curse of the Wendigo (2010)
The Isle of Blood (2011)
The Final Descent (The Monstrumologist) (2013)
Film and TV adaptations
- The 5th Wave (2016)Film · from The 5th Wave
About Rick Yancey
John Richard Yancey is an American author who writes works of suspense, fantasy, and science fiction aimed at young adults. His best known works include the Alfred Kropp series, The Monstrumologist series, and The 5th Wave series, which was adapted into a feature film of the same name in 2016.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Rick Yancey FAQ
- How many books has Rick Yancey written?
- Rick Yancey has published 13 novels, 1 short story collection and 3 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Rick Yancey's books in?
- Read each series in its own order: start The 5th Wave with The 5th Wave and Alfred Kropp with The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp. The other books stand alone and can be read in any order.
- What is Rick Yancey's latest book?
- The 5th Wave Collection (2017).
- What is Rick Yancey's most famous book?
- The 5th Wave (2013) is Rick Yancey's most widely read book.
- Are Rick Yancey's books connected?
- 5 books belong to 2 series (The 5th Wave and Alfred Kropp); the other 12 books stand alone.
- Which Rick Yancey books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The 5th Wave (film, 2016).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.