Creatch Battler

Billy Clikk #1

by Mark Crilley

Billy Clikk’s parents are never home at night. He wonders why so much of their work is done after dark. Are they really exterminating insects? Or is their business a cover for something more sinister?
When Billy catches his parents in the act—saving a small island from an invasion of something other than bugs—the truth is out. Jim and Linda Clikk are members of a secret organization whose mission is to protect humans from monsters, or creatches. But before Billy can join the real family business, he’ll have to prove himself. And when his parents are suddenly called to India to find out what’s lurking in the caves beneath the Taj Mahal, it looks like he’s going to get his chance sooner than he thought.

Genres: Young Adult, Science Fiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Mark Crilley is an American comic book creator and children's book author/illustrator. He is the creator of Miki Falls, Akiko, and Brody's Ghost. He is also noted for his instructional videos for drawing in the manga-style. Crilley distributes drawing advice to artists via YouTube videos and his DeviantArt account. In August 2010, he starred in some how to draw videos for Funimation on demand. Mark Crilley's wife is Miki Crilley who he named Miki Falls after. The two have a daughter, Mio, and a son, Matthew.
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Reviews

[Conan Tigard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always enjoyed all of the Akiko books by Mark Crilley and found myself to be quite excited to start reading the fist of the Billy Clikk books. And, boy oh boy, was I ever surprised. I loved this book more than any of the Akiko books. Sure, Billy is a little impatient, but like all teenagers, he wants thing NOW. I also like that his parents are super agents, but make mistakes.

Once again, Mark Crilley does a great job adding in some pictures. Being a former comic book artist and writer, he can draw the perfect picture and show us what is really going on in his mind. The story is fast and furious and I had a very hard time putting the book down. i love this new series.

Overall, the first Billy Clikk book, Creatch Battler, is an excellent story that I highly recommend. I can't wait to read the next story and see if Billy gets some training in Rogmasher Rampage.

I rated this book a 9 out of 10.

[Jared]

awsome!!!!!!!!!!

[Thomas Fortenberry · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son loves this series. Good fun.

[Powers Family · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ben