Dan Wells

I Dont Want to Kill You is the third darkly comic novel in the John Wayne Carver series by Dan Wells, the first of which - I Am Not a Serial Killer - is now a major motion picture.Sixteen-year-old John Wayne Cleaver has always known hes different, but not because he only has one friend (and doesnt much like him) and not because he regularly helps out in his mothers mortuary. Hes different because he recognizes the classic signs of an incipient serial killer in his own personality, and hes created a rigid set of rules to follow to keep his darker nature, the one he calls Mr Monster in check.But John discovers its the personality traits he so fears that put him in the best position to save the people of his town from a series of horrific and disturbing killers...

Mr Monster is the second chilling novel in Dan Wellss John Wayne Carver series, and the follow up to I Am Not A Serial Killer - now a major motion picture.John Wayne Cleaver has always known he has a dark side but hes fought hard to oppress it and live a normal life - separating John from Mr Monster to survive. But after confronting and destroying the vicious killer that was terrorizing his town, his inner monster is getting stronger and harder to contain. And now more bodies are being discovered... With the police failing to catch Clayton Countys second serial killer John is going to have to use his secret knowledge of the first demon-killer to trap the second...but will he be able to avoid suspicion falling on him, and, in the face of extreme horrors, will he be able to restrain Mr Monster?

Bluescreen is a stunning deluge of imagination, filled with suspense and twists and unforgettable characters. This book is just plain awesome.James Dashner, bestselling author of The Maze RunnerFrom Dan Wells, author of the New York Times bestselling Partials Sequence, comes the first book in a new sci-fi-noir series. Los Angeles in 2050 is a city of open doors, as long as you have the right connections. That connection is a djinnia smart device implanted right in a persons head. In a world where virtually everyone is online twenty-four hours a day, this connection is like oxygenand a world like that presents plenty of opportunities for someone who knows how to manipulate it.Marisa Carneseca is one of those people. She might spend her days in Mirador, but she lives on the netgoing to school, playing games, hanging out, or doing things of more questionable legality with her friends Sahara and Anja. And its Anja who first gets her hands on Bluescreena virtual drug that plugs right into a persons djinni and delivers a massive, nonchemical, completely safe high. But in this city, when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is, and Mari and her friends soon find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy that is much bigger than they ever suspected.Cyberpunk World: A stunningly imagined Los Angeles of 2050, where smart-device djinni are implanted in everyones head and the line between the real world and the net has blurred completely. Virtual Reality Thriller: When Marisas friend Anja gets her hands on Bluescreen, a dangerous new virtual drug, it plunges them into a deadly conspiracy that goes far beyond the screen. Found Family: Join the Cherry Dogs, a team of professional gamers and lifelong friends who have each others backs whether theyre in the Overworld or dodging real-world gangsters. Latina Protagonist: Meet Marisa Carneseca, a brilliant teen from the barrio of El Mirador who must use every skill she has to protect her friends and family from a threat no one saw coming.

From Dan Wells, author of the New York Times bestselling Partials Sequence and the John Cleaver series, comes the second book in a dark, pulse-pounding sci-fi-noir series set in 2050 Los Angeles.Overworld. Its more than just the worlds most popular e-sportfor thousands of VR teams around the globe, Overworld is life. It means fame and fortune, or maybe its a ticket out of obscurity or poverty. If you have a connection to the internet and four friends you trust with your life, anything is possible.Marisa Carneseca is on the hunt for a mysterious hacker named Grendel when she receives word that her amateur Overworld team has been invited to Forward Motion, one of the most exclusive tournaments of the year. For Marisa, this could mean anythinga chance to finally go pro and to help her family, stuck in an LA neighborhood on the wrong side of the growing divide between the rich and the poor. But Forward Motion turns out to be more than it seemsrife with corruption, infighting, and dangerand Marisa runs headlong into Alain Bensoussan, a beautiful, dangerous underground freedom fighter who reveals to her the darker side of the forces behind the tournament. It soon becomes clear that, in this game, winning might be the only way to get out alive.A High-Stakes E-sports Tournament: For Marisa, the Forward Motion tournament is a ticket out of poverty for her family. But when she arrives, she finds the game is rife with corruption, and the only way out might be to win. A Talented Hacker Heroine: Marisa Carneseca spends her nights hunting the mysterious hacker Grendel, but by day, shes trying to hold her family together in a city divided by the rich and the poor. A Sci-Fi Noir Los Angeles: In the gritty streets of 2050 LA, powerful corporations control everything, and the line between the game and reality is dangerously thin. An Unlikely Alliance: When Marisa meets Alain Bensoussan, a dangerous freedom fighter, shes pulled into the dark underworld fighting back against the tournaments organizers.

From Dan Wells, author of the New York Times bestselling Partials Sequence, comes the third installment in a thrilling sci-fi noir series set in 2050 Los Angeles.Even in a world where technology connects everyones minds, it would seem that some secrets can still remain hidden.For all the mysteries teen hacker Marisa Carneseca has solved, one has always eluded her: When she was two years old, she was in a car accident in which she lost her arm and a mob bosss wife, Zenaida de Maldonado, lost her life. No one can tell her what she was doing in that car, or how it led to the feud between the Carnesecas and the Maldonados. The secrets from the past rise violently to the surface when Zenaidas freshly severed hand shows up at the scene of a gangland shooting. If Zenaida isor wasstill alive, it means theres even more about Marisas past that she doesnt know.And when everyone from Los Angeles gangs to the worlds largest genetic engineering firms becomes involved in the case, its clear theres more happening under the surface than anyone cares to admit.The truth is out there, and Marisa will have to thread together lost friends, corporate assassins, a gang lords digital brain, and what might be a literal ghost from the past in order to find it.

For fans of The Hunger Games, Battlestar Galactica, and Blade Runner comes the Partials Sequence, a fast-paced, action-packed, and riveting sci-fi teen series, by acclaimed author Dan Wells. This collection contains all four books in the series.Partials: Humanity is all but extinguished after a war with Partialsengineered organic beings identical to humanshas decimated the population. Reduced to only tens of thousands by a weaponized virus to which only a fraction of humanity is immune, the survivors in North America have huddled together on Long Island. But sixteen-year-old Kira is determined to find a solution. As she tries desperately to save what is left of her race, she discovers that that the survival of both humans and Partials rests in her attempts to answer questions about the wars origin that she never knew to ask.Isolation: This digital novella takes us back to the front lines of this war, a time when mankinds ambition far outstripped its foresight. Heron, a newly trained Partial soldier who specializes in infiltration, is sent on a mission deep behind enemy lines. What she discovers there has far-reaching implicationsnot only for the Isolation War, but for Partials and humans alike long after this war is over.Fragments: After discovering the cure for RM, Kira Walker sets off on a terrifying journey into the ruins of postapocalyptic America and the darkest desires of her heart in order to uncover the meansand a reasonfor humanitys survival.Ruins: Kira, Samm, and Marcus fight to prevent a final war between Partials and humans in the gripping final installment in the Partials Sequence. There is no avoiding itthe war to decide the fate of both humans and Partials is at hand. Both sides hold in their possession a weapon that could destroy the other, and Kira Walker has precious little time to prevent that from happening. She has one chance to save both species and the world with them, but it will only come at great personal cost.

I Am Not A Serial Killer is now a major film starring Christopher Lloyd and Max Records. This is the first title in the thrillingly dark John Wayne Carver series.John works in his familys mortuary and has an obsession with serial killers. He wants to be a good person, but fears he is a sociopath, and for years he has suppressed his dark side through a strict system of rules designed to mimic normal behavior. Then a demon begins stalking his small town and killing people one by one, and John is forced to give in to his darker nature in order to save them. As he struggles to understand the demon and find a way to kill it, his own mind begins to unravel until he fears he may never regain control. Faced with the reality that he is, perhaps, more monstrous than the monster he is fighting, John must make a final stand against the horrors of both the demon and himself.

Two decades before the events of Partials, the world was locked in a different battle for survival: a global war for the last remaining oil reserves on the planet. It was for the Isolation War that the American government contracted the ParaGen Corporation to manufacture the Partialsour last hope in reclaiming energy independence from China. And it was on these fields of battle that the seeds of humanitys eventual destruction were sown.Isolation takes us back to the front lines of this war, a time when mankinds ambition far outstripped its foresight. Heron, a newly trained Partial soldier who specializes in infiltration, is sent on a mission deep behind enemy lines. What she discovers there has far-reaching implicationsnot only for the Isolation War, but for Partials and humans alike long after this war is over.A powerful take of our world on the brink, Isolation gives readers a glimpse into the history from which Partials was bornas well as clues to where the Partials Sequence is heading next.

The only hope for humanity isnt human. But shes fighting to stop a war that could destroy them all Books 1-3 in the Partials series. PARTIALS:In a world where people have been all but wiped out by a virus created by part-human cyborgs called Partials, and where no baby survives longer than three days, a teenage girl makes it her mission to find a cure, and save her best friends unborn child. But finding a cure means capturing a Partial FRAGMENTS:Venturing deep into the wasteland, Kiras only allies are an unhinged drifter and two Partials who betrayed her yet saved her life the only ones who know her secret. Back on Long Island, whats left of humanity is gearing up for war. But their greatest enemy may be one they didnt even know existed. It is the eleventh hour of humanitys time on earth; this journey may be their last. RUINS:Humans and Partials alike are on the brink of destruction, and their only hope is to work together. But there is no avoiding it the final war to decide the fate of both species is at hand, and every faction seems determined to tear the others apart. Both sides hold in their possession a weapon that could destroy the other. Kira has fought her way through madness and ruin, but the greatest horror lies in a place she had never dared to consider: herself. She has one chance to save both species and the world. But it might be at the cost of her life

New York Times BestsellerKira, Samm, and Marcus fight to prevent a final war between Partials and humans in the gripping final installment in the Partials Sequence, a series that combines the thrilling action of The Hunger Games with the provocative themes of Blade Runner and The Stand.There is no avoiding itthe war to decide the fate of both humans and Partials is at hand. Both sides hold in their possession a weapon that could destroy the other, and Kira Walker has precious little time to prevent that from happening. She has one chance to save both species and the world with them, but it will only come at great personal cost.With humanitys last survivors and the remaining Partials on a collision course, can one girls sacrifice prevent total annihilation?A Race Against Extinction: Humans hold a nuke and Partials hold the plague. Kira Walker is caught in the middle, with time running out to stop a war of mutual destruction. Genetically Engineered Soldiers: The Partials, facing a deadly expiration date at age twenty, will do anything to surviveeven if it means wiping out their creators for good. High-Stakes Series Finale: Dont miss the epic conclusion to the Partials Sequence, where every alliance will be tested and the fate of the world will be decided once and for all. A Heroines Sacrifice: Kira believed she held the cure for both species. Now, her one last chance to save everyone will demand a price she may not be willing to pay.

The only hope for humanity isnt human.In a world where people have been all but wiped out by a virus created by part-human cyborgs called Partials, and where no baby survives longer than three days, a teenage girl makes it her mission to find a cure, and save her best friends unborn child.But finding a cure means capturing a Partial

Fighting to stop a war that could destroy everyone aliveKira Walker nearly died searching for the RM cure, but the battle for survival is only just beginning. The genetically-engineered Partials are inextricably bound to a greater plan that could save both races and give Kira the answers she desperately seeks.Venturing deep into the wasteland, Kiras only allies are an unhinged drifter and two Partials who betrayed her yet saved her life the only ones who know her secret. Back on Long Island, whats left of humanity is gearing up for war. But their greatest enemy may be one they didnt even know existed.It is the eleventh hour of humanitys time on earth; this journey may be their last.

The only hope for humanity isnt human. But shes fighting to stop a war that could destroy them allKira is fighting to prevent a final war between Partials and humans in the gripping final installment of the teen sci-fi blockbuster Partials series.Humans and Partials alike are on the brink of destruction, and their only hope is to work together. But there is no avoiding it the final war to decide the fate of both species is at hand, and every faction seems determined to tear the others apart.Both sides hold in their possession a weapon that could destroy the other. Kira has fought her way through madness and ruin, but the greatest horror lies in a place she had never dared to consider: herself. She has one chance to save both species and the world. But it might be at the cost of her life

Author Dan Wells is back with the sequel to the sci-fi blockbuster Partials, which Pittacus Lore called a "thrilling sci-fi adrenaline rush, with one of the most compelling and frightening visions of Earths future Ive seen yet."After discovering the cure for RM, Kira Walker sets off on a terrifying journey into the ruins of postapocalyptic America and the darkest desires of her heart in order to uncover the meansand a reasonfor humanitys survival.Dan Wells extends his richly imagined, gritty world and introduces new memorable characters in this second installment in the Partials Sequence.The cure was only the beginning. Now Kiras quest for answers will take her from the ruins of Manhattan to the heart of a dying continent.YA Science Fiction Adventure: Kiras journey is far from over. Her search for the truth behind the Partials and the plague will lead her across the haunting ruins of a shattered America. Secrets and Lies: The more Kira learns about ParaGen, the company that created the Partials, the more she questions her own identity and the loyalty of those closest to herincluding the Partial soldier, Samm, who travels by her side. A Dying Race: While humanity struggles to survive, the Partials face their own extinction from a built-in expiration date. Can Kira find a way to save both species before its too late? Enemies to Allies: Forced to rely on Samm, a soldier from the army that destroyed the world, Kira must navigate a fragile and dangerous alliance that could blossom into something more... or shatter into betrayal.

For fans of The Hunger Games, Battlestar Galactica, and Blade Runner comes the first book in the Partials Sequence, a fast-paced, action-packed, and riveting sci-fi teen series, by acclaimed author Dan Wells. Humanity is all but extinguished after a war with Partialsengineered organic beings identical to humanshas decimated the population. Reduced to only tens of thousands by a weaponized virus to which only a fraction of humanity is immune, the survivors in North America have huddled together on Long Island. But sixteen-year-old Kira is determined to find a solution. As she tries desperately to save what is left of her race, she discovers that that the survival of both humans and Partials rests in her attempts to answer questions about the wars origin that she never knew to ask.Playing on our curiosity of and fascination with the complete collapse of civilization, Partials is, at its heart, a story of survival, one that explores the individual narratives and complex relationships of those left behind, both humans and Partials alikeand of the way in which the concept of what is right and wrong in this world is greatly dependent on ones own point of view. Supports the Common Core State StandardsTo save her people, she must uncover the truth about her enemies. But what if the real enemy has been with them all along?A Strong Female Protagonist: Sixteen-year-old medic Kira Walker is humanitys last hope. Shes willing to risk everything to find a cure for the plague that kills every newborn, even if it means uncovering a lie at the heart of their society. Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction: Explore a decimated North America where the last tens of thousands of human survivors are barricaded on Long Island, fighting for their future against a virus and the ghosts of the past. Action-Packed Adventure: Join Kira on dangerous salvage runs into ruined cities, face off against rebel factions, and confront the engineered beings known as Partials in a desperate race against time. High-Stakes Medical Thriller: With every baby dying within hours of birth from the RM virus, Kira must use her medical training to solve a puzzle that has stumped the brightest minds for over a decade. The fate of two species depends on her.

¿Puedes luchar contra tus instintos cuando el mal está tan cerca?John Wayne Cleaver tiene 15 años y sabe que es diferente. Pero no porque sólo tenga un amigo ni porque ayude a su madre en el depósito de cadaveres. John es un sociopata que reconoce en si mismo los clasicos signos de ser un incipiente asesino en serie. Para no hacer daño a nadie, John se ha creado un conjunto rigido de reglas para controlar su naturaleza mas oscura y tener una vida normal. Pero cuando empiezan a haber una cadena de horripilantes asesinatos en su ciudad, John utilizara sus conocimientos sobre los asesinos en serie para investigar quien tiene aterrorizado el vecindario. Sus pesquisas le llevaran a descubrir el asesino: su vecino. Este no sigue el patron de un asesino en serie porque es un ser sobrenatural que mata porque necesita organos de otros seres para seguir viviendo. Entonces John decide que si quiere pararlo, tendra que romper con sus propias reglas y convertirse en asesino tambien.

En las dos primeras entregas de la trilogía, John Wayne Cleaver se había convertido en asesino de asesinos: él solo consiguió resolver dos casos y parar a los demonios que atemorizaban Clayton. En No quiero matarte, John vuelve a enfrentarse con el mal, pero esta vez le ayudará Marcy, una de las chicas guapas del instituto que se ha convertido en su nueva amiga. Juntos deberán resolver la gran duda: ¿cuál es la fuerza maligna sobrenatural que está arrasando con las jóvenes?

¿Puedes luchar contra tus instintos cuando el mal está tan cerca?John Wayne Cleaver tiene 15 años y sabe que es diferente. Pero no porque sólo tenga un amigo ni porque ayude a su madre en el depósito de cadaveres. John es un sociopata que reconoce en si mismo los clasicos signos de ser un incipiente asesino en serie. Para no hacer daño a nadie, John se ha creado un conjunto rigido de reglas para controlar su naturaleza mas oscura y tener una vida normal. Pero cuando empiezan a haber una cadena de horripilantes asesinatos en su ciudad, John utilizara sus conocimientos sobre los asesinos en serie para investigar quien tiene aterrorizado el vecindario. Sus pesquisas le llevaran a descubrir el asesino: su vecino. Este no sigue el patron de un asesino en serie porque es un ser sobrenatural que mata porque necesita organos de otros seres para seguir viviendo. Entonces John decide que si quiere pararlo, tendra que romper con sus propias reglas y convertirse en asesino tambien.

«A mi lado oscuro lo llamo Mr. Monster. Pienso en muchas cosas terribles y me es más fácil asumir esa faceta de mí si finjo que se trata de otra persona: no es John quien quiere cortar a su madre en