Jackaby

By William Ritter

Book Overview

In this thrilling paranormal mystery novel, R.F. Jackaby--an investigator of the unexplainable--and his new assistant, Abigail Rook, face a supernatural serial killer.

Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1892, and in need of a job, Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinary--including the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a gift for noticing ordinary but important details, which makes her perfect for the position of Jackaby's assistant.

On her first day, Abigail finds herself in the midst of a thrilling case: a serial killer is on the loose. The police are convinced it's an ordinary villain, but Jackaby is certain the foul deeds are the work of the kind of creature whose very existence the local police seem adamant to deny.

While Abigail finds herself drawn to Jackaby's keen intelligence and his sensitivity to phenomena others barely perceive, her feelings are confused by the presence of Charlie, a handsome young policeman willing to help Jackaby and Abigail on the case. But is Charlie's offer a sincere desire to be of service, or is some darker motive at work?

Teen readers will devour the thrilling, New York Times bestselling Jackaby Series:
Jackaby
Beastyl Bones
Ghostly Echoes
The Dire King
Rook (Standalone)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616205466
• ISBN13: 9781616205461
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 7 to Postsecondary