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Capturing the Devil

Written by: Kerri Maniscalco
Narrated by: Nicola Barber
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In this shocking finale to the bestselling series that began with Stalking Jack the Ripper, Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the depraved, elusive killer known as the White City Devil.A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer -- or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell have landed in America, a bold, brash land unlike the genteel streets of London. But like London, the city of Chicago hides its dark secrets well. When the two attend the spectacular World's Fair, they find the once-in-a-lifetime event tainted with reports of missing people and unsolved murders.
Determined to help, Audrey Rose and Thomas begin their investigations, only to find themselves facing a serial killer unlike any they've encountered before. Identifying him is one thing, but capturing him---and getting dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel he constructed as a terrifying torture device---is another.
Will Audrey Rose and Thomas see their last mystery to the end---together and in love---or will their fortunes finally run out when their most depraved adversary makes one final, devastating kill? Historical Historical Fiction Horror Literature & Fiction Mysteries & Detectives Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Romance Thrillers & Suspense Exciting
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What the critics say

Praise for the #1 New York Times bestselling seriesStalking Jack the RipperHunting Prince DraculaEscaping From Houdini
*"A marvelous yet somewhat gruesome mystery...an unexpected twist makes the ending worth the wait. A must-have."---School Library Journal (*starred review*)
"Kerri Maniscalco once again combines adventure, romance, murder and Victorian manners into an intoxicating cocktail that brings the story of this tenacious young forensic scientist to a satisfying conclusion."—Knoxville News Sentinel
"There are plenty of suspects and red herrings as well as tense escalations....A scenic, twisty mystery."--- Kirkus Reviews
"Maniscalco has created a serious, sharp-minded, and forward-thinking protagonist in Audrey Rose, whose fearlessness will endear her to readers looking for an engaging historical thriller. Abundant red herrings and a dash of romance round out this gruesome but engrossing story."
--- Publisher's Weekly
"Audrey is a young woman eager to use her brains and willing to flaunt society's rules....This mystery pays homage to classics like Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [and] will satisfy those readers looking for historical mystery, a witty heroine, and a little romance."
---School Library Connection
"Audrey Rose is a witty, resourceful feminist who refuses to bow to Victorian-era gender norms. This dark, gothic landscape is peopled with nuanced, diverse characters who keep readers enthralled. A gripping mystery with a compelling heroine and just the right touch of romance." --- Kirkus Reviews
"Every sentence of this novel drips with decadence. The settings and Midnight Carnival performances are lush yet dangerous, beautiful yet terrifying. It was easy to understand just how Audrey Rose comes to be so enthralled with the Midnight Carnival and the performers because, as readers, we're put under the same exact spell.... Masterfully crafted."--- Hypable
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wow just wow. what a wonderful book. and the best ending for the series. love it..

wow

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This is a fantastic story. This was a great series, one of my favourites. I wish there was more, but it was a fitting end.

fantastic!

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Overall, I really loved reading this series. Capturing the Devil is a satisfying ending to Audrey Rose and Thomas's adventure, and even though there are some parts of the series that I enjoyed less, the adventure as a whole is worth it. This series is dark and funny at the same time, and I completely understand now why I heard so much about it in the last few years, and why everyone is in love with Thomas and Audrey Rose.

This book is more similar to the first one. The setting and the vibe are similar, even though it happens in the United States instead of London, and the series of murders is related to Jack the Ripper. I have to say, though, that, once again, I was not surprised by the identity of the murderer. This series is good, but even though the intrigues are well written and developed, the guilty parties are not too hard to identify. The only time I really struggled and couldn’t decide who was the most suspicious was while reading the third book.

While the identity of the Devil was quite obvious, the last third of the book was really intense, and it kept me at the edge of my seat. Even though I knew that somehow things would work out for Audrey Rose and Thomas, I couldn't help being anxious to know what would happen next, and how they would manage to stay alive, get rid of the romantic complication that arose in this book, and catch the serial killer.

The first part of the book focuses on Audrey Rose and Thomas's relationship, and there is a bit of drama and angst. I can see why some people didn't like this part of the book, but I have to admit that I loved it. Objectively, I’m not sure if this betrothal-drama twist was really necessary because we'd just got out of the whole jealousy and love-triangle drama from the third book, and in the end it was resolved quite easily, but the angst lover in me enjoyed reading it even though part of me wished to just see them be happy together and dive into another mystery.

It's hard not to adore Audrey and Thomas. I love that they treat each other as equals even though the book is set in the late 19th century. I love their banter and their wits, and the few sexy scenes between them were cute and full of love and cherishing. The smut was not explicit; it’s all fade to black, but we can feel the tension between them, and how it turns every tiny touch into firecrackers.

Great finale

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this whole series is amazing! the narrator is phenomenal. Set in the 1800s focusing on the crimes is quite gripping

amazing

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I really enjoyed the whole series. every book left me guessing and wondering about each dark mystery. the narration was fantasic her voice so soothing. the only thing I really wished I would have tried to do was count how many times the word goose flesh was used..

sucks you in

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