The 5th Wave (series)

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The 5th Wave Series

Cover of the first book in the series
The 5th Wave (2013) The Infinite Sea (2014) The Last Star (2016)
Author	Rick Yancey
Country	United States
Language	English
Genre	Post-apocalyptic, science fiction
Publisher	G. P. Putnam's Sons
Published	2013–2016
Media type	Print (hardcover and paperback), audiobook, e-book
No. of books	3

The 5th Wave is a trilogy of young adult post-apocalyptic sci-fi novels written by American author Rick Yancey. The series started in May 2013 with the first book, The 5th Wave. A sequel titled The Infinite Sea was published in 2014. The trilogy concluded in 2016 with the final book, The Last Star.^[1] In 2018, The 5th Wave: 5th Year Anniversary was published with additional chapters.^[2] "The 5th Wave" trilogy centers around four main characters: Cassie, Ben (nicknamed Zombie), Evan, and Cassie's brother Sammy (nicknamed Nugget). Themes such as betrayal, love, and hope persist throughout the trilogy. Through an intriguing expedition to find her brother during an alien invasion, Cassie is met with callous decisions to maintain survival. Leading to murder, mayhem, and chaos, Cassie is required to fight the army that resides in Camp Haven. The books are remembered for their eerie appeal.