51 pages • 1 hour read
Kerri ManiscalcoStalking Jack the Ripper
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Kerri Maniscalco’s debut Gothic mystery novel Stalking Jack the Ripper, 17-year-old Audrey Wadsworth, who loves forensic science, assists her Uncle Jonathan in autopsies and becomes entangled in the murders of women in London’s East End. Teaming up with Thomas Cresswell, she seeks the truth, navigating family secrets and social expectations, to uncover the identity of Jack the Ripper. The novel depicts violence against women and gore.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco is a gripping historical thriller with a strong, intelligent heroine and dark, atmospheric settings. Readers appreciate the clever blend of fiction and real events, though some find the pacing uneven and the romantic subplot weak. Despite these flaws, it offers a fresh take on the infamous mystery.
Who Should Read Stalking Jack the Ripper?
Readers who relish a dark, atmospheric blend of mystery and historical fiction, akin to The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson and Jackaby by William Ritter, will enjoy Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco. It's perfect for fans of gripping, suspenseful tales with a strong, intelligent heroine and a dash of romance.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL860LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Romance
Relationships: Family
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Life/Time: Mortality & Death