Stalking Jack the Ripper

By Kerri Maniscalco

Book Overview

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 back 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316273511
• ISBN13: 9780316273510
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Jimmy Patterson
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12

Customer Reviews

Love is but definitely has triggers

I didn't start getting into the story till about 50 pages in. I honestly had a feeling that Audrey was the killer, but as it turned out, she was helping with the investigation of the murders. What really annoyed me was that Audrey had difficulties stand up for herself. I remember that I wanted to cry because I wanted her to stand up to her cousin who roughly applied her makeup. I wanted to grab Audrey through the page and knock some sense into her and then I'd say, "You don't need to be who everyone wants you to be. If something doesn't feel right, stand up tall and speak your mind." I hoped the story got better but I was so FED UP with how women were viewed. Women aren't weak but strong, intelligent and capable of doing anything men can do. If you're sensitive to men treating women like they're weak and brainless, don't read this book. I can only assume she's afraid to stand up for herself and since gossip is real unfortunately, I don't blame her for being wary. On another note, this book should definitely have trigger warnings. For example; I can't believe this is considered to be YA when there's talk of organs and the way people are killed.

An excellent victorian murder mystery!

If you love historical mysteries with a strong female character then this is the book for you! I also love the old black and white photos at the start of each chapter.

loved every second of it!!!

this book had me at the edge of my seat the whole time!!! definitely getting the next 2 books. and however many more there are!!!

Love this

This is an interesting twist of tale. Loved every minute of it. It’s the story of a girl that does listen to the rules of society.