Pages: 326
Series: Stalking Jack the Ripper, book 1/2 (so far)
My rating: 5/5
Goodreads Description
Presented by James Patterson's new children's imprint, this deliciously creepy horror novel has a storyline inspired by the Ripper murders and an unexpected, blood-chilling conclusion...
Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord's daughter, with a life of wealth and privilege stretched out before her. But between the social teas and silk dress fittings, she leads a forbidden secret life.
Against her stern father's wishes and society's expectations, Audrey often slips away to her uncle's laboratory to study the gruesome practice of forensic medicine. When her work on a string of savagely killed corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer, her search for answers brings her close to her own sheltered world.
The story's shocking twists and turns, augmented with real, sinister period photos, will make this dazzling, #1 New York Times bestselling debut from author Kerri Maniscalco impossible to forget...
My Thoughts
This was so freaking good. I am blown away. The Goodreads description fits well with the actual happening and feeling of the book. Kerri Maniscalco will not be forgotten. And not this series either. It is a thrilling, dark and victorian story that takes place in the 1800's England.
I discovered this book thanks to BookTube, especially from Sasha Alsberg. And that was lucky, since it was perfect for me. It was actually along time ago since I read something like this. If I had the time I would definitely have been able to read this in a day.
Jack the Ripper is interesting and I have always consumed information about him. Maniscalco presents true facts about this serial killer, like the actual victims and the letters that he sent, togheter with the fictive parts. Also, the twist in the end is startling.
I love the characters and Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell are such a good match. I can't wait to read more about their adventures. The nest book, Hunting Prince Dracula, is standing in my bookshelf, waiting to be read. I want to wait a little longer, because the third book is set to release in september. But honestly I don't think I can wait that much longer. I miss Audrey Rose and Thomas.
To sum up this is truly an amazing book that only took me a few days to finish. It was hard to put down and it left me wanting more.
2018-01-12
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