Monster, which was published by Tor Books in 2010. In 2016, it was adapted into a film, starring Max Records and Christopher Lloyd. His fascination with serial killer predictors also inspired him to write the novel. Wells did extensive research to make the novel's protagonist, John Cleaver, appear genuine. It has been printed in English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian. Wells's debut novel, I Am Not a Serial Killer, was published in 2009. Before becoming a published novelist, he worked as a corporate writer for NuSkin. As a student, Wells also worked on BYU's speculative fiction magazine, Leading Edge, and began writing game reviews he has since described himself as a 'rabid gamer'. He studied English and anthropology at Brigham Young University (BYU). He began to take writing more seriously in college, finishing his first serious novel when he was 22. In high school, Wells wrote a series of comic books, novellas, and a serial.

He also enjoyed writing scripts, songs, and poetry as a child. In addition to sci-fi and fantasy novels, he read classics, including those of French and Russian literature. He frequented the library and loved to read. During his childhood, Wells was also exposed to science fiction and fantasy: namely, titles such as The Hobbit and Star Wars.

He has cited Where the Wild Things Are as one of his first influences. While in the second grade, he wrote his first stories based on the Choose Your Own Adventure series. Wells's first published novel, I Am Not a Serial Killer, was adapted into a movie in 2016.ĭan Wells spent his childhood in Salt Lake City, Utah, and began writing at a young age. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.Daniel Andrew Wells (born March 4, 1977) is an American horror and science fiction author. Teens who love 'Battlestar Galactica' will love this sci-fi dystopia. Kira Walker nearly died searching for the RM cure, but the battle for survival is only just beginning in this powerful post-apocalyptic sequel to 'Partials'. It is the eleventh hour of humanity's time on earth this journey may be their last. But their greatest enemy may be one they didn't even know existed. Back on Long Island, what's left of humanity is gearing up for war. Venturing deep into the wasteland, Kira's only allies are an unhinged drifter and two Partials who betrayed her yet saved her life - the only ones who know her secret. The genetically-engineered Partials are inextricably bound to a greater plan that could save both races and give Kira the answers she desperately seeks. Kira Walker nearly died searching for the RM cure, but the battle for survival is only just beginning. Fighting to stop a war that could destroy everyone alive.

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