Mutation (Cryptid Hunters #4)

The thrilling conclusion to Roland Smith's Cryptid Hunters quartet reveals the true face -- or faces -- of evil...

Marty O'Hara and his friends Luther Smyth and Dylan Hickock have managed to rescue Marty's cousin, Grace, from the clutches of her grandfather, the nefarious pseudo-naturalist Noah Blackwood. Now their most dangerous mission lies ahead of them. Marty's parents have been missing in Brazil for months, and their trail has all but run cold. With time running out, Marty, Grace, and the Cryptos Island crew race down to Brazil, to the jaguar preserve run by Dr. Robert Lansa and his son, Jake. But even the preserve isn't safe. When their friends begin disappearing one by one, Marty and Grace head into the rain forest in pursuit, where they discover that Noah Blackwood has twisted the natural order of things beyond their wildest, most terrifying dreams.

Praise for Mutation:"[A] captivating conclusion to the Cryptid Hunters series... Smith pulls together all of the previous story threads... New readers can jump in by taking advantage of the character descriptions and saga synopsis opening the book. Long-time fans won't be disappointed." -- BooklistPraise for Chupacabra:"Enough new characters, dangers, and cool science to reel in reluctant readers and keep them turning pages long after their lights should have been turned off." -- School Library JournalPraise for Tentacles:"A high-octane page-turner that will reel readers in and keep them riveted." -- School Library Journal

Roland Smith first worked with animals at the Oregon Zoo, and he has been involved in animal rescues and conservation work around the world for more than 20 years. He is the author of numerous books for young readers, including Jack's Run, Zach's Lie, Peak, the Cryptid Hunters series, and the Storm Runners series. He is also the coauthor of numerous picture books with his wife, Marie. Roland lives with Marie on a farm south of Portland, Oregon. You can find him online at rolandsmith.com.

From MUTATIONMarty walked over to the closest hut. It was obvious that it was being used by Grace and Ana. Ana's laptop sat on a crude desk made from a split log. Her last journal entry was on the screen:It feels as if we're getting picked off one by one. Now Luther is gone... We don't know if he wandered away from camp or was taken. Buck and I are going to go out looking for him. Grace is going to stay in camp and feed the hatchlings, which have just woken up.That meant that Ana and Buck had been gone for several hours, and Luther a lot longer than that.The thought hit Marty like a punch in the gut: Where's Grace?

Unnatural Selection!

Marty O'Hara and his friends Luther Smyth and Dylan Hickock have managed to rescue Marty's cousin, Grace, from the clutches of her grandfather, the nefarious pseudo-naturalist Noah Blackwood. Now their most dangerous mission lies ahead of them. Marty's parents have been missing in Brazil for months, and their trail has all but run cold. With time running out, Marty, Grace, and the Cryptos Island crew race down to Brazil, to the jaguar preserve run by Dr. Robert Lansa and his son, Jake. But even the preserve isn't safe. When their friends begin disappearing one by one, Marty and Grace head into the rain forest in pursuit, where they discover that Noah Blackwood has twisted the natural order of things beyond their wildest, most terrifying dreams.

Praise for Mutation

"[A] captivating conclusion to the Cryptid Hunters series." --Booklist

The Cryptid Hunters Saga So Far… XIIDay OneFlight 3One Way or the Other 11Zip 23Manaus 40Day TwoThe Rivlan 49Chopper 58Poolside 75D. B. Cooper 80The Preserve 86Raul 93Day ThreeCrow107Snap!120Walking in the Rain136Day FourDead in the Water145Blink159Trips164They’re Coming176Model Prisoners 190Dung Heaps199The Compound202Bot Hop 211Inside223Doors234Chicken239Too Far244Beneath 255Day FiveBoots and Bare Feet267Caged271Bot Spotting286Dead Monkeys298So Far So Good307Click Click Click Snap316I Am You324The O’Haras328It’s Been Two Weeks…330