KELLEY ARMSTRONG is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of three trilogies for teens: the Darkest Powers; Darkness Rising and Age of Legends, as well as several thriller and fantasy series for adults and three YA thrillers (The Masked Truth, Missing and Aftermath). She is also the co-author (with Melissa Marr) of the Blackwell Pages series, a middle-grade fantasy series based on Norse gods. The Masked Truth received a starred review from PW ( overflowing with twists ), while Missing received a starred review from VOYA ( a compelling thriller that keeps the reader hooked until the end ). Visit Kelley online at kelleyarmstrong.com
PRAISE FOR A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying . . . [A] fast and fun read, a great read-a-like for Tamora Pierce's 'Tortall' series. --STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal A fresh take on familiar fantasy creatures and situations. --STARRED REVIEW, Shelf Awareness A rousing romp for monster hunters and monster lovers alike. --Kirkus Reviews A gripping middle grade debut. --Publishers Weekly Armstrong's characters challenge gender norms, and her writing attends to themes of social justice and animal welfare, relying on strong episodic tension to drive the narrative. Highly Recommended. --CM Magazine