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Stalking Jack the Ripper

Written by: Kerri Maniscalco, James Patterson - introduction
Narrated by: Nicola Barber
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This #1 New York Times bestseller and 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. Historical Fiction Horror Literature & Fiction Mysteries & Detectives Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thrillers & Suspense Fiction Murder Mystery Crime Exciting Romance Fantasy
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Praise for Stalking Jack the Ripper:
A #1 New York Times Bestseller from its first week!
"An entertaining debut full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of historical fiction and mystery."—School Library Journal
"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 Rose Wadsworth prefers breeches to ball gowns, autopsies to afternoon tea, and scalpels to knitting needles. Though her father, Lord Edmund, has forbidden it, Audrey covertly studies forensic medicine...while "the Ripper" remains two steps ahead, lurking where Audrey least expects....Maniscalco's portrayal of scientific invention in a newly industrial era will serve as a fine first foray into Victorian classics."—Booklist
"*A marvelous yet somewhat gruesome mystery...The Ripper scenes are visceral, and the plot dovetails with history perfectly. An unexpected twist makes the ending worth the wait. A must-have."—School Library Journal, starred review
"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
"This is a book that will keep you up at night and haunt you during the day."—Beth Revis, author of the New York Times bestselling series Across the Universe
"With ample knowledge of Ripper lore, Maniscalco creates a steadfast and headstrong heroine who is as comfortable in gloves of blood as she is in watered silk. Filled with plenty of gory details, and no shortage of possible suspects, Stalking Jack the Ripper conveys the panic, paranoia, and fascination of 1880s London with a madman on the loose."—Kendare Blake, author of Anna Dressed in Blood and Three Dark Crowns
"Kerri Maniscalco paints a picture of nineteenth-century London that lives and breathes in wonderfully sinister fashion. You won't want to put this book down."—Renee Ahdieh, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Wrath and the Dawn
"Dark and suspenseful...this book kept me guessing until its final, terrifying scenes."—Anna Carey, author of the EVE trilogy
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Amazing book that's great for getting out of reading slumps. Easy to listen to over and over. Great narration as well!

LOVE IT

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I really enjoyed reading Stalking Jack the Ripper. The dark atmosphere and the mystery are well developed, as well as the likable characters. The writing is nice, and the story really flows. There are a few time jumps, but nothing too jarring, and it didn’t impact the pace of the story. We eventually discover the identity of Jack the Ripper at the end of the book, and even though I've had my suspicions, it was still a gripping ending.

The plot has nice pacing, and while I am not an expert when it comes to the Victorian period (so I can’t say if it was accurate), I did really enjoy the vibe of this book. I think that I would have liked for the intrigue to be a little more complex, because I had suspicions about some characters early in the book, and even though there were events that were supposed to throw us on a false lead, I still kept that suspicion at the back of my mind, so I was not that surprised when Jack's identity was revealed. I admit that I still have some questions, though. I would have liked for Jack's actions to be explained a little more... What is the connection between Audrey Rose's father visiting the last victim and Jack killing her a few hours later? What exactly was the big secret that the Wadsworth old valet talked about just before he died? How did Jack manage to get that sailor killed? And why did he kill him? It was never really explained... It didn’t prevent me from enjoying the story, but when I was done, it felt like there were unresolved subplots.

Audrey Rose took some time to grow on me. Her constant “I don’t like you, but I tolerate you” behavior toward Thomas, while also spending almost 24 hours a day with him and daydreaming about him, got annoying at some point. I have to say, though, that I really like that she is headstrong and opinionated, even if it felt almost too modern for London in the Victorian era sometimes. There was a good balance between her being confident about her abilities and skills and her knowing when to keep quiet to prevent unwanted attention, even if it was hard for her to pretend to be meek.

I was not sure if I would like Thomas Cresswell after his first meeting with Audrey-Rose, but he won me over veryquickly. Thomas Cresswell is charming, but his arrogant and almost condescending attitude was not my favorite at first. That being said, once I understood that it was part inability to understand emotions in others and part a shield, it was so easy to fall for him and to like his snark and arrogance. He is very clever, and his way of analyzing every tiny detail and coming up with very precise deductions reminded me of Sherlock Holmes. His interactions with Audrey Rose were also funny, and I love how he so boldly admits that he is falling for her, making it hard for her to know if he is serious or not.

Overall, it’s a nice, enjoyable book with good, not too heavy, writing, and although it’s a book about a serial killer, there are some funny parts, and I would consider this book a light read. Don’t get deterred by the claim “I was the girl who loved THE RIPPER” on the back of the book because it is much more complicated than that.

Intriguing book

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I liked how they described the dead bodies perfectly enough for me to be so happy the rest of the day. What I disliked was that it was a story with not much romance im more that type of person, but because of the gore I would give the story a 5 star for sure.

I am i love with this book

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It was a alright book. I love these kinda horror /thriller books. about infamous killers from the past. I just wish it woulda gave a little more. but maybe its just me but the ending blah I figured it out and it wasnt that great.

not what I expected

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Love these two characters! Their interactions with one another is simply intoxicating. The narrator did a fantastic job.

Audrey Rose and Thomas ❤️

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