Matthew J. Kirby
8 SeriesMatthew J. Kirby is an American author known for his YA fantasy novels. He holds a B.A. in history and an M.S. in school psychology. Kirby spends ten months a year working with students and dedicates the remaining time to writing. He resides in Utah with his wife.
In 1888 London, amidst Jack the Ripper's reign of terror, Evelyn, a disfigured young woman, takes a position as a maid to the Elephant Man, Joseph Merrick, at London Hospital. Seeking solace from the world, Evelyn finds a kindred spirit in Joseph, who accepts her without judgment. As the Ripper's murders escalate, the ghosts of his victims haunt Joseph and Evelyn nightly. Driven by these apparitions, Evelyn confronts her fears and delves into the dark heart of humanity's nightmares. "A Taste for Monsters" by Matthew J. Kirby weaves a tale of horror and human connection against the backdrop of one of history's most infamous killers.
