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Will Henry, a twelve‑year‑old orphan living in New England, begins an apprenticeship with the eccentric scientist Dr. Warthrop in the year 1888. Together they hunt and study real‑life monsters. Their most dangerous mission is to locate and destroy a pod of Anthropophagi, creatures that feed on humans. Will’s diary chronicles the adventures, scientific investigations, and the growing bond between boy and mentor as they face supernatural challenges.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Richard Yancey
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