Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

Book Title: Stalking Jack the Ripper
Author: Kerri Maniscalco
Publisher: September 20, 2016, by Jimmy Patterson
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Young Adult, Historical, Romance, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Fiction, Mystery Thriller

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My Review

If you are as thrilled as I am to read about Jack the Ripper, this would be one of the best novels related to his legacy.

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About Author

“Stalking Jack the Ripper” is a gripping historical fiction series by Kerri Maniscalco that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the dark streets of Victorian London.

With a blend of mystery, romance, and intrigue, the series follows the adventures of Audrey Rose Wadsworth, a headstrong young woman determined to pursue forensic science despite societal expectations.

Audrey Rose finds herself entangled in a web of danger and deception as she assists her enigmatic partner, Thomas Cresswell, in unraveling the mysteries surrounding Jack the Ripper’s infamous killings. Maniscalco’s vivid prose and meticulous research bring the atmospheric setting to life, delivering a suspenseful and immersive reading experience.

My Thought

I’ve always been intrigued by the enigmatic figure of Jack the Ripper, arguably the most infamous criminal of the 19th century and a case that continues to baffle Scotland Yard to this day.

His reign of terror, marked by the grisly serial killings of prostitutes, cast a long shadow over Victorian London until his abrupt disappearance in the fall of 1888.

Despite the passage of time, the legend of Jack the Ripper endures, with numerous stories and claims swirling around both his identity and the possibility of copycat crimes. As a self-professed true crime enthusiast, I am drawn to the enduring fascination with this elusive figure. Even within the halls of the FBI, young profilers and criminal psychologists often turn to the Jack the Ripper case for study and reference.

Delving into research on Jack the Ripper, I stumbled upon an intriguing article detailing the FBI’s attempt to construct a psychological profile of the elusive killer.

What I like about the Book

Jack The Ripper is one of the mysteries.

Jack the Ripper” remains one of history’s most infamous and elusive figures, shrouded in mystery and terrorizing the streets of Victorian London in the late 19th century.

This unidentified serial killer, believed to have been active in the Whitechapel district of London in 1888, preyed primarily on impoverished women, mostly prostitutes, whose mutilated bodies were found with alarming frequency.

The name “Jack the Ripper” originated from a letter sent to the Central News Agency by someone claiming to be the killer.

However, the authenticity of this letter, along with the identity of the sender, remains a subject of debate among historians and criminologists.

Despite the efforts of the Metropolitan Police, led by Inspector Frederick Abberline, and widespread public hysteria, Jack the Ripper’s true identity was never discovered, and the case remains officially unsolved.

Theories abound, ranging from the plausible to the fantastical, with suspects including local butchers, doctors, and even members of the royal family.

The Ripper’s modus operandi, characterized by brutal mutilation and precision incisions, sparked widespread fear and fascination both in London and around the world.

The lack of concrete evidence and the sensationalized media coverage surrounding the case only served to deepen the mystery and fuel speculation.

Over the years, Jack the Ripper has become a symbol of the darker side of Victorian society, emblematic of the poverty, inequality, and violence that plagued the era.

His legend continues to captivate the public imagination, inspiring countless books, films, and theories attempting to unravel the truth behind one of history’s most enduring mysteries.

About the Book

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.

Happy Reading !!!

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