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

About the Book

While visiting their grandfather in a small New England town, twelve-year old twins Jade and Simon investigate a series of mysterious creature attacks.

Book 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?

Review 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

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.