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Matt Archer: Monster Hunter (Matt Archer #1)
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Kendra C. Highley (Goodreads Author)
Fourteen-year-old Matt Archer spends his days studying Algebra, hanging out with his best friend and crushing on the Goddess of Greenhill High, Ella Mitchell. To be honest, he thinks his life is pretty lame until he discovers something terrifying on a weekend camping trip at the local state park.
Monsters are real. And living in his backyard.
But that's not the half of it....more
Monsters are real. And living in his backyard.
But that's not the half of it....more
Paperback, 299 pages
Published
August 18th 2012
by CreateSpace
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Fourteen-year-old Matt Hunter struggles to absorb the knowledge that there are monsters in the world, and that a magic knife has chosen him to fight them. Matt matures, finds love (or at least some smooching), and kills a lot of monsters -- what's not to like? I thoroughly enjoyed this very competently composed YA/11+ read from first-time novelist Kendra C. Highley. Reminiscent of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson, Matt is edgier, rawer -- perhaps in part because he lives in a universe filled with ad...more
Matt Archer goes on a hunting trip with his uncle Mike when he is attacked by a monster. He grabs the nearest knife and kills it. But it isn't any ordinary knife. It was wielded with magic and it has chosen him. It would have never worked otherwise. The knife will no longer work for his uncle so his uncles decides to take Matt for military training. Uncle Mike is in a special supernatural branch and wants Matt to train if he is now the only one able to use the knife.
Matt was the under dog. He wa...more
Matt was the under dog. He wa...more
I loved this book! It has a great 14-15 year old hero with fantastic friends and monstrous enemies! It was so well written I found myself getting very nervous for him every time he went monster hunting, except for the last few episodes when he had more back-up. Strangely so, as at this stage it was more dangerous for him but maybe I was just reading the book too fast, to find out what happened next, to be worried for him! I actually read it in one day, being unable to put it down (whatever it sa...more
Matt Archer is your average high school freshman, until he's attacked by a monster and finds out he's not. Average, that is. He's still 14, and has to cope with all the trials of school (& girls!) that come with that.
There are a lot of things I love about this book:
1) It's young adult, and there's no swearing. It may not mean much these days, but I was glad to read a story where even the adults manage to curb their language around kids. I certainly try to.
2) The action doesn't stop. Seriou...more
There are a lot of things I love about this book:
1) It's young adult, and there's no swearing. It may not mean much these days, but I was glad to read a story where even the adults manage to curb their language around kids. I certainly try to.
2) The action doesn't stop. Seriou...more
Tired of all the usual urban fantasy tropes? You've come to the right place. Ms. Highley has created a world of monsters that will pique your imagination with their strangeness and menace. And our protagonist, high schooler Matt Archer, is not your ordinary hero. YA readers and beyond will easily empathize with the put-upon but intrepid youngster who battles his way through skirmishes with monsters, deals with the aching remnants of a family tragedy, and even conquers math class. All this while...more
Kendra c. Highley sent me a complimentary ebook version of this novel so I can review it. So I would like to say thank you. It's very rare to receive an ARC or free copy that's actually good.
I decided this would be perfect to read during the month of October. I'll admit I was hesitant at first since I thought it was a kids book. And most children's books are not my cup of tea.
However, that was so not the case with Matt arched: monster hunter. This was a really fun, fast-paced and funny novel. I...more
Mar 13, 2013
Laurie Jenkins
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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This is a YA action book that I enjoyed every minute of. Matt’s a likeable teen with a seemingly ordinary life until, on a camping trip, something attacks, almost killing his uncle. It is a monster, a ferocious creature that resembles a bear, at first glance, but is not. This experience opens up a whole new life for young Matt. At times humorous, and at times touching, this well-envisioned story pulses with its own unique rhythm and flow. Matt’s voice in this is youthful, but articulate. He is a...more
I'm an adult who loves reading young adult and middle grade books, and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'm looking forward to reading it with my son when he is old enough to enjoy it as well. Kendra Highley did a great job of making me laugh throughout the story, which was action-packed and kept me turning pages to the end. Her main character, Matt, is very relatable, just the kind of kid I hope my son will turn out to be - without the calling to slay monsters, of course. This is a series that I...more
From the get go I was hooked on this book. You are immediately drawn into the story as Matt's life is easily understandable.
I know I found myself waiting with bated breath to see what new troubles would find our main character and what he would do about it.
I loved the language used in the book, it was the perfect amount of slang that lead you to believe that it was written by an actual teen age boy, the only problem I could see with it would be some of the older generation not being able to unde...more
I know I found myself waiting with bated breath to see what new troubles would find our main character and what he would do about it.
I loved the language used in the book, it was the perfect amount of slang that lead you to believe that it was written by an actual teen age boy, the only problem I could see with it would be some of the older generation not being able to unde...more
First I have to give a HUGE Thank You to YA Bound for allowing me to be a part of this tour. This book was a refreshing read for me and a change from what I normally read. I enjoyed it so much I am buying a copy for my son to read. In Matt Archer: Monster Hunter we meet Matt and his family. Matt loves his normal boring life of hanging with his best friend and crushing on the school it girl. So when Matt's uncle tells him they are going on a camping trip he is very excited. That is until the camp...more
I'd like to start by sharing the paragraph that convinced me to buy the book:
"Before I had a chance to dig out some marshmallows for s'mores, the air turned sharp and the wind gusted cold into the campfire, sending up sparks. Uncle Mike rose to his feet, with an intense, alert expression I'd never seen before--like he could eat a brick and enjoy the crunch."
I laughed out loud when I read that. Original, well-used metaphors aren't that common, and a funny one to boot? Excellent. The rest of the b...more
"Before I had a chance to dig out some marshmallows for s'mores, the air turned sharp and the wind gusted cold into the campfire, sending up sparks. Uncle Mike rose to his feet, with an intense, alert expression I'd never seen before--like he could eat a brick and enjoy the crunch."
I laughed out loud when I read that. Original, well-used metaphors aren't that common, and a funny one to boot? Excellent. The rest of the b...more
Matt, 14 goes camping one weekend with his Uncle Mike , when he finds out there are things that go bump in the night. And in one night becomes the youngest monster hunter on a special ops team. In that one night everything he knows and his life as an ordinary teenager goes out the window.
I really enjoyed this book, a really good page turner. I found myself deeply engrossed in this book and when it ended, it left me craving for more. The characters were well written and I easily connected with th...more
I really enjoyed this book, a really good page turner. I found myself deeply engrossed in this book and when it ended, it left me craving for more. The characters were well written and I easily connected with th...more
We all know by now how found I am of stories that have monsters in them so it's no surprise that I enjoyed this book by Kendra C. Higley. I thought that this first book in the Matt Archer series had a lot of potential, and as far as first books in a series goes I thought it was very well laid out.
I love monster stories so I loved reading about the monsters that had taken up residence in his backyard and that awesomely mystical knife that he had to fight them with. What I liked most about the boo...more
I love monster stories so I loved reading about the monsters that had taken up residence in his backyard and that awesomely mystical knife that he had to fight them with. What I liked most about the boo...more
Did I enjoy this book: I loved this book. I read every free chance I had and could not put my Nook down until I finished it. The first 30 pages had me wondering if this book was too geared towards the younger crowd of boys, the last half had me convinced that it would appeal to everyone. All I could say when I finished was "wow" and "holy crap"!
This book had enough action to keep me completely engrossed. There were parts where my adrenaline was pumping, where I laughed out loud, where I got exc...more
This book had enough action to keep me completely engrossed. There were parts where my adrenaline was pumping, where I laughed out loud, where I got exc...more
Oct 21, 2012
Mandy Sickle
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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Matt Archer is a typical teenager he hangs out with his best friend Will, has a crush on the beautiful girl in school, and finds it all kind of blah. Matt goes camping with his uncle Mike his mom's brother on a typical weekend camping trip. While on the camping trip Matt has to save his uncle from a strange creature using his uncle's knife. Matt's uncle tells him the story how he the story he about how he learned that there are monsters, and how he happened to have the knife.
Matt learns that th...more
Matt learns that th...more
I received this book for free through the Goodreads website in exchange for my honest review. Honestly, this was one of the best books I have read so far. It was so imaginative and it kept you guessing. I fell in love with the characters and really connected with them, so when something happened to them I freaked out. Haha. Anyway, I would reccommend this to anyone who likes to read because it was a really awesome book! :)
An electronic copy was provided by the author to review honestly
Fourteen-year-old Matt Archer is out camping in the woods of Montana with his uncle Mike when they are attacked by a paranormal grissly bear with tusks. Not knowing what to do as his uncle is attacked, Matt grabs the first weapon he finds in his uncle’s bag – a sharp knife that glows at his touch. The knife takes out the monster and Matt is thrust into the mist of a mission to save the world from armageddon.
For a fourteen-year-old t...more
Fourteen-year-old Matt Archer is out camping in the woods of Montana with his uncle Mike when they are attacked by a paranormal grissly bear with tusks. Not knowing what to do as his uncle is attacked, Matt grabs the first weapon he finds in his uncle’s bag – a sharp knife that glows at his touch. The knife takes out the monster and Matt is thrust into the mist of a mission to save the world from armageddon.
For a fourteen-year-old t...more
Needed a quick easy book for the weekend. This fit splendidly. Clearly meant for the young adult crowd, but since I devour most fantasy this seemed good enough to keep my busy, and with its urban fantasy angle even better.
The plot itself follows a lot of traditional lines. Young guy, highschool, not the most popular, gets special powers etc etc. But its written very well. It gets even better in that it mixes in a military theme which works really well. Especially as I like the space sci-fi, wher...more
The plot itself follows a lot of traditional lines. Young guy, highschool, not the most popular, gets special powers etc etc. But its written very well. It gets even better in that it mixes in a military theme which works really well. Especially as I like the space sci-fi, wher...more
Genre: YA Urban Fantasy
My Review:
I absolutely loved Matt Archer from the get go!!! He's such a likable character! I loved the "voice" of the first person narrative, endearing Matt to me immediately. All the characters are very well developed; not one felt flat in the least. The family dynamics, the average-teen-high-school issues, the friendships all felt so real. I was amazed at the high level of believability considering the subject matter (I read urban fantasy all the time, but when a high sc...more
My Review:
I absolutely loved Matt Archer from the get go!!! He's such a likable character! I loved the "voice" of the first person narrative, endearing Matt to me immediately. All the characters are very well developed; not one felt flat in the least. The family dynamics, the average-teen-high-school issues, the friendships all felt so real. I was amazed at the high level of believability considering the subject matter (I read urban fantasy all the time, but when a high sc...more
I have had some pretty bad experiences with self-published books in the past, so I was going into this with some fairly low expectations. Fortunately, this book completely blew those expectations out of the water.
My favorite thing about the plot was that it didn't waste any time in getting started. We are introduced to the action an the monsters within the first few pages, and I think that was a great decision for the storytelling. I thought the lore behind the knife and the monsters was really...more
My favorite thing about the plot was that it didn't waste any time in getting started. We are introduced to the action an the monsters within the first few pages, and I think that was a great decision for the storytelling. I thought the lore behind the knife and the monsters was really...more
I love the way Matt Archer changes after finding the magic knife. He is still the same boy inside and must deal with decisions he shouldn't have to make, but here is where he stands out and shows he has deserved to be singled out by dint of his strength of character. Yes, he is still a fourteen year old boy and in the throws of his first love for the beautiful Ella, but all this must be balanced with his new role.
What I especially liked were the other people in the book were also very well drawn...more
What I especially liked were the other people in the book were also very well drawn...more
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This book was just fun! I'm not how else to describe it - after all, I had fun reading it, the language was easy and fun to go along with, and the story was a joy to follow along - and just fun haha ^__^
The language is extremely easy to get hooked on, especially if you're in the mood for something along the lines...more
This book was just fun! I'm not how else to describe it - after all, I had fun reading it, the language was easy and fun to go along with, and the story was a joy to follow along - and just fun haha ^__^
The language is extremely easy to get hooked on, especially if you're in the mood for something along the lines...more
Matt wields through his life, going to school, trying to ask his long-time crush Ella out, having dinner with his family and most of all, hunt monsters. These monsters are gruesome, and they’re not your average monsters either. They’re hybrids of various animals and that probably makes it so terrifyingly realistic. Scientists could be playing with animal genes and create a monster just like the ones mentioned in the book. Yikes!
I’ve always enjoyed reading middle grade novels, even ones that are...more
I’ve always enjoyed reading middle grade novels, even ones that are...more
Matt Archer: Monster Hunter was an all around great book! I was hooked from the very beginning. Not only did it have a good storyline, but it was also fast paced and it had just enough action.
I adored the main character, Matt Archer. He was so cute and funny! I really liked that this story was told from his point of view. It has been awhile since I have read a novel that was told from a male's pov and I had forgotten how much I liked reading those kind of stories. It's always a great change of p...more
I adored the main character, Matt Archer. He was so cute and funny! I really liked that this story was told from his point of view. It has been awhile since I have read a novel that was told from a male's pov and I had forgotten how much I liked reading those kind of stories. It's always a great change of p...more
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This was a really fun read! Matt is just your average kid, average build, average height, actually he is a bit short even so when he and his uncle go out camping and he finds and kills a monster he doesn't know what to think! And then his Uncle tells him that the knife he was wielding chose him to be a Monster Hunter at 14!! And this is just the first few pages! You get to know Mike and Matt a bit more as the story progresses of course...more
This was a really fun read! Matt is just your average kid, average build, average height, actually he is a bit short even so when he and his uncle go out camping and he finds and kills a monster he doesn't know what to think! And then his Uncle tells him that the knife he was wielding chose him to be a Monster Hunter at 14!! And this is just the first few pages! You get to know Mike and Matt a bit more as the story progresses of course...more
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This book was kindly given to me by the author, Kendra C. Highley, in exchange for an honest review. After finding the summary interesting, I could only oblige.
Matt Archer is your average 14 yrs old. He's got one best friend, a terrible crush on a girl and bully to torment his school days. Then everything goes to hell when he gets attacked by a monster while on a camping trip and ends up paired with a mystical hunting knife of dubious origins, and even more mysterious properties, with the tas...more
Matt Archer is your average 14 yrs old. He's got one best friend, a terrible crush on a girl and bully to torment his school days. Then everything goes to hell when he gets attacked by a monster while on a camping trip and ends up paired with a mystical hunting knife of dubious origins, and even more mysterious properties, with the tas...more
Review first appeared on my blog: Book Addict 24-7
I received a copy for review
Kendra C. Highley's Matt Archer: Monster Hunter is a young adult novel that follows fourteen, soon-to-be fifteen, year-old Matt as he navigates a supernatural world full of monsters and a mysterious life-altering prophecy. With a hint of teenaged angst towards young love, and spine-tingling descriptions, Highley's novel is a book that will make the reader both giggle with anticipation, and squirm with what Matt encount...more
I received a copy for review
Kendra C. Highley's Matt Archer: Monster Hunter is a young adult novel that follows fourteen, soon-to-be fifteen, year-old Matt as he navigates a supernatural world full of monsters and a mysterious life-altering prophecy. With a hint of teenaged angst towards young love, and spine-tingling descriptions, Highley's novel is a book that will make the reader both giggle with anticipation, and squirm with what Matt encount...more
Look out Buffy Summers! Here comes Matt Archer, Monster Hunter! This book is such a fun read and I really enjoyed it. Kendra Highley has written a great new series that both guys and girls will enjoy.
Matt Archer is a great character and very relatable. He starts as a typical teenager but has to grow up very quickly. What I really like is that he is a really good kid with a strong value system. He is loyal to his friends and family and has a strong sense of responsibility. He is going to make a w...more
Matt Archer is a great character and very relatable. He starts as a typical teenager but has to grow up very quickly. What I really like is that he is a really good kid with a strong value system. He is loyal to his friends and family and has a strong sense of responsibility. He is going to make a w...more
Matt Archer's a pretty typical kid--he's got a family that loves him (minus an absent deadbeat dad), a crush on the school bully's girlfriend, and a great best friend. Then he accidentally picks up a knife his uncle has and his life changes dramatically--all of a sudden, he's training to kill monsters!
This book is aimed at kids 12-15, but, really most people will enjoy it. The writing is young (see the intended audience), but it grips you and hauls you into the story. I really enjoyed this book,...more
This book is aimed at kids 12-15, but, really most people will enjoy it. The writing is young (see the intended audience), but it grips you and hauls you into the story. I really enjoyed this book,...more
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Kendra C. Highley lives in north Texas with her husband and two children. She also serves as staff to two self-important and high-powered cats. This, according to the cats, is her most important job. She believes chocolate is a basic human right, running a 10k is harder than it sounds, and that everyone should learn to drive a stick-shift. She loves monsters, vacations, baking and listening to bad...more
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