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Just.Another.Common.Killer
Under hypnosis, six-year-old Jack Huntington tells his psychiatrist the dark unsolved tale of Jack the Ripper’s 19th century murders. Such details are given, that Dr. Philips begins to believe that his patient might be the Ripper himself in another life. When the boy fails to give him any information that would reveal the identity of the White Chapel killer, Dr. Philips ridicules himself for having thought the impossible.
Years after killing his sisters in a sleepwalking state, Jack is claimed normal and able to re-enter the real world. He is released from the mental institution to start a new life, but slowly starts to act upon his killer instincts and begins to remember events that happened over one hundred years ago.
Jack is ready for new games!
Years after killing his sisters in a sleepwalking state, Jack is claimed normal and able to re-enter the real world. He is released from the mental institution to start a new life, but slowly starts to act upon his killer instincts and begins to remember events that happened over one hundred years ago.
Jack is ready for new games!
- GenresHorror
168 pages, Paperback
First published July 7, 2010
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About the author
Chantal Bellehumeur
64 books84 followersI am a multi-genre author who always loved to write but never thought about publishing anything until a friend of mine told me I should.
Before that, I was more interested in acting. I performed in a couple of amateur stage showed and joined a Youth run Theatre Company. I was also an extra in a few commercials, TV shows and movies.
My love for acting soon got replaced with the love for my son. I made him my number one priority. I found it easier to write on my spare time than to work around other people's schedules to act. I found that I had to use some of my acting training to write since I had to put myself in the shoes of the characters I created.
I currently have 19 books available to purchase on Amazon. Some of my work (short stories, memoirs and poems) was also featured in online magazines as well as anthologies. I also wrote articles for a local newspaper.
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Before that, I was more interested in acting. I performed in a couple of amateur stage showed and joined a Youth run Theatre Company. I was also an extra in a few commercials, TV shows and movies.
My love for acting soon got replaced with the love for my son. I made him my number one priority. I found it easier to write on my spare time than to work around other people's schedules to act. I found that I had to use some of my acting training to write since I had to put myself in the shoes of the characters I created.
I currently have 19 books available to purchase on Amazon. Some of my work (short stories, memoirs and poems) was also featured in online magazines as well as anthologies. I also wrote articles for a local newspaper.
On a side note, whether you own any of my books or not, you can request a personalized digital autograph from me by going to the following link:
http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/c_...
Please visit my webpage: https://author-chantal-bellehumeur.we...
Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chanta...
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November 3, 2014
This was my first horror novel, so I shook a little more than I should have.
The story starts off with Jack Huntington; a mere six year old boy. This innocent child who is brought up well in a pleasant environment, without warning, turns into a ghoulish murderer on a fateful night. Thus starts off a blood stained story, a quest inquiring about who...or rather what Jack really is.
The parents, along with Dr. Phillip- a psychologist, begin to unravel the boy’s act with help of hypnosis. The details lead them to a secret that is nearly a hundred years old.
The steady build up of Jack’s case is crafted well, making the reader absorb his behavioral developments over time. Be it his observations, intelligence or insatiable desire to cut open living beings lead to the fact that Jack is in the making of a maniac. The killings got to a point where I had to take a three day break from the book!
Beyond the bloodshed, one cannot ignore Jack’s criminal intelligence. There was so much scope for this book to turn into a horror-investigation novel, with an equally intelligent cop chasing Jack. But that would certainly divert you from the grim of it all, wouldn't it?
I have to admit, the author - Ms.Chantal Bellehumeur clearly has the skill to leave one’s stomach churned.
Think you’re macho enough for this horror novel?
J.A.C.K awaits you
The story starts off with Jack Huntington; a mere six year old boy. This innocent child who is brought up well in a pleasant environment, without warning, turns into a ghoulish murderer on a fateful night. Thus starts off a blood stained story, a quest inquiring about who...or rather what Jack really is.
The parents, along with Dr. Phillip- a psychologist, begin to unravel the boy’s act with help of hypnosis. The details lead them to a secret that is nearly a hundred years old.
The steady build up of Jack’s case is crafted well, making the reader absorb his behavioral developments over time. Be it his observations, intelligence or insatiable desire to cut open living beings lead to the fact that Jack is in the making of a maniac. The killings got to a point where I had to take a three day break from the book!
Beyond the bloodshed, one cannot ignore Jack’s criminal intelligence. There was so much scope for this book to turn into a horror-investigation novel, with an equally intelligent cop chasing Jack. But that would certainly divert you from the grim of it all, wouldn't it?
I have to admit, the author - Ms.Chantal Bellehumeur clearly has the skill to leave one’s stomach churned.
Think you’re macho enough for this horror novel?
J.A.C.K awaits you
December 15, 2013
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I am not normally a horror novel reader but this book sucked me in within the first couple of pages and I had to know what would happen next. I was amazed at the research Ms. Bellehumuer had to have done to create and accurately portray the murders
The character was so well developed and believable, he scared me. His thought process was so well written I felt like I had a ring side seat to his psychosis
The details of the murders were gruesome and gory and like I mentioned before, not something I would normally find interesting but I was so invested in seeing where Jack was going to take it and how far he would really go i could not stop.
The twists and turns were a nice additions and very well tied up in the end.
Even if horror isn't your thing, you really should give this book a read!
I am not normally a horror novel reader but this book sucked me in within the first couple of pages and I had to know what would happen next. I was amazed at the research Ms. Bellehumuer had to have done to create and accurately portray the murders
The character was so well developed and believable, he scared me. His thought process was so well written I felt like I had a ring side seat to his psychosis
The details of the murders were gruesome and gory and like I mentioned before, not something I would normally find interesting but I was so invested in seeing where Jack was going to take it and how far he would really go i could not stop.
The twists and turns were a nice additions and very well tied up in the end.
Even if horror isn't your thing, you really should give this book a read!
March 18, 2021
As bleak as the subject matter was, I couldn't put this book down! I was completely enveloped in a refreshingly different type of horror story. I really, really enjoyed it. Not only the main story, but the clincher was the short story "Mary Kelly's Diary" included in the special edition. I think this actually grabbed me more than Just.Another.Common.Killer... which was already very entertaining! Both are well worth a read for horror fans and others alike.
November 13, 2014
The belief of reincarnation is strong among many religions and cultures. No matter what your personal beliefs are regarding the matter, let’s take a moment to think about it. It’s a nice thought to think of our loved ones coming back and their soul living again in another life form. However, if it can happen to good people, it can also happen to bad people, right?
Jack the Ripper was an infamous serial killer in London in the later part of the 1800’s. There were many theories on who he was exactly and how many people he killed, but they were only theories. No one knows for sure. Imagine if you will for one moment if he was reincarnated in modern times. Would our new age modern technology be able to catch him and without doubt point out his exact victims?
J.A.C.K. (Just Another Common Killer) tells of such a story. Jack Huntington was only 6 years old when he committed his first murders. He killed his 3 and 5 year old sisters and attempted to kill his mother. Being a juvenile, he was sent to a mental institution. While there, he was put under hypnosis; and during these sessions, he told of stories and memories that could only lead to Jack the Ripper. His doctor was shocked and began to believe that Jack was the reincarnation of Jack the Ripper. Eventually he gave up on that theory and Jack, age 10, was released from the mental institution and placed into an orphanage. Two years later, he was adopted.
Did the monster die in him? Of course not! As Jack grew, so did the monster inside. It was a gripping tale of Jack’s life as he grew from a murderous child until a full fledge adult serial killer. His Jack the Ripper memories never faded and he relived his glory days in modern times and in another country. He had quite fun taunting the police as he did back in the late 1800’s. If you like horror/murder mysteries, this is a great book to read.
Jack the Ripper was an infamous serial killer in London in the later part of the 1800’s. There were many theories on who he was exactly and how many people he killed, but they were only theories. No one knows for sure. Imagine if you will for one moment if he was reincarnated in modern times. Would our new age modern technology be able to catch him and without doubt point out his exact victims?
J.A.C.K. (Just Another Common Killer) tells of such a story. Jack Huntington was only 6 years old when he committed his first murders. He killed his 3 and 5 year old sisters and attempted to kill his mother. Being a juvenile, he was sent to a mental institution. While there, he was put under hypnosis; and during these sessions, he told of stories and memories that could only lead to Jack the Ripper. His doctor was shocked and began to believe that Jack was the reincarnation of Jack the Ripper. Eventually he gave up on that theory and Jack, age 10, was released from the mental institution and placed into an orphanage. Two years later, he was adopted.
Did the monster die in him? Of course not! As Jack grew, so did the monster inside. It was a gripping tale of Jack’s life as he grew from a murderous child until a full fledge adult serial killer. His Jack the Ripper memories never faded and he relived his glory days in modern times and in another country. He had quite fun taunting the police as he did back in the late 1800’s. If you like horror/murder mysteries, this is a great book to read.
January 7, 2016
J.A.C.K. Just. Another. Common. Killer. by Chantal Bellehumeur I received a free kindle copy of J.A.C.K. Just. Another. Common. Killer. by Chantal Bellehumeur in an Amazon promotion in exchange for a fair review.I gave this diabolical horror book five stars. This book started with a brutal slaying by a six year old boy of his two sisters."Because Jack was too young to be put on trial for murder and assault, he was treated as a juvenile delinquent and placed under tight surveillance in a mental institution. Jack eventually started seeing a psychologist, Dr. George Philips.Under hypnosis, Jack Huntington recited murderous tales that had occurred in the Whitechapel area of London, England close to one hundred years ago. The details about the locations of the bodies found, the victims’ names and appearances as well as the murders themselves were realistically told as though a grown man was speaking.Since Dr. Philips was a long time Ripperologist, he recognised Jack the Ripper’s history within the boy’s stories."In telling of his crimes he described: "Jack liked women whom did not fit the ideal of beauty because it made him feel more superior. He preferred woman that were either disgustingly bony or morbidly obese."He enjoyed toying with the police by sending letters or body parts to them. The boy, Jack Huntington's "handwriting, when using his left hand, matched that of the three notes known with absolute certainty to be written by the original killer in 1888.His signature, under hypnosis, was too much of a replica to be a coincidence."
June 22, 2013
I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
First of all I want to say I don't know many details of the Jack the Ripper story, but this book seems to be written based off of thorough research. So I can't speak to the details and how accurately portrayed the murders were.
With that said, I loved this book. The details were amazing and I don't think the story would have taken shape the way it did with out the details. Jack Huntington went through several name changes in the book but his thought process and mentality stayed true. His character was very well written.
It was fascinating to get into Jack's mind. We followed Jack from the time he was three to when he died. It was just amazing to see the thought process change as he became older, how he wanted to hone his skills. We saw how he planned everything out, how he picked his victim's, the memories that surfaced. The tools he picked out for his victim's, his nonchalance of it all.
The details of the murders were gruesome and some made me cringe just reading through it but I couldn't pull myself away. This book is definitely not for the ones who can't handle blood and gore.
There were a few twists in the end that I didn't see coming (which are the best ones) but she wrapped it up very nicely, well as nicely as a murderer's story could get, ha ha!
So if you love horror/thriller/suspense novels, I would definitely check this one out!
First of all I want to say I don't know many details of the Jack the Ripper story, but this book seems to be written based off of thorough research. So I can't speak to the details and how accurately portrayed the murders were.
With that said, I loved this book. The details were amazing and I don't think the story would have taken shape the way it did with out the details. Jack Huntington went through several name changes in the book but his thought process and mentality stayed true. His character was very well written.
It was fascinating to get into Jack's mind. We followed Jack from the time he was three to when he died. It was just amazing to see the thought process change as he became older, how he wanted to hone his skills. We saw how he planned everything out, how he picked his victim's, the memories that surfaced. The tools he picked out for his victim's, his nonchalance of it all.
The details of the murders were gruesome and some made me cringe just reading through it but I couldn't pull myself away. This book is definitely not for the ones who can't handle blood and gore.
There were a few twists in the end that I didn't see coming (which are the best ones) but she wrapped it up very nicely, well as nicely as a murderer's story could get, ha ha!
So if you love horror/thriller/suspense novels, I would definitely check this one out!
August 12, 2013
Chantal Bellehumeur’s Just. Another. Common. Killer is unlike anything you will have read before.
This meticulously researched story gives the average reader a real insight into the historical killings of Jack the Ripper, and the myths that surrounded him as he became a legend. The reader is exposed to the many theories of just who Jack the Ripper really was, and Bellehumeur makes a convincing argument for her own conclusion.
Bellehumeur’s narrative takes us on a harrowing journey of graphic murder, insanity and, ultimately, escape. Her protagonist, Jack, finds himself as the modern day re-incarnation of the Victorian serial killer. We follow Jack from his childhood, through his crimes and escalating violence, to the shocking truth about his birth father, to the depths of his depravity. His psyche is explored, and even the most ardent fan of crime and horror may find it difficult to read on.
Balancing this, we see Jack’s ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ persona emerge, and how easy it is for him to hide in plain sight. This chilling reflection applies as much today as it did in the 1800’s. The reader is left wondering just how many others have escaped justice over the years, and still walk amongst us?
This meticulously researched story gives the average reader a real insight into the historical killings of Jack the Ripper, and the myths that surrounded him as he became a legend. The reader is exposed to the many theories of just who Jack the Ripper really was, and Bellehumeur makes a convincing argument for her own conclusion.
Bellehumeur’s narrative takes us on a harrowing journey of graphic murder, insanity and, ultimately, escape. Her protagonist, Jack, finds himself as the modern day re-incarnation of the Victorian serial killer. We follow Jack from his childhood, through his crimes and escalating violence, to the shocking truth about his birth father, to the depths of his depravity. His psyche is explored, and even the most ardent fan of crime and horror may find it difficult to read on.
Balancing this, we see Jack’s ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ persona emerge, and how easy it is for him to hide in plain sight. This chilling reflection applies as much today as it did in the 1800’s. The reader is left wondering just how many others have escaped justice over the years, and still walk amongst us?
March 17, 2014
free book for honest review. juliesbookreview.blogspot.com
Under hypnosis, six-year-old Jack Huntington tells his psychiatrist the dark unsolved tale of Jack the Ripper's 19th century murders. Such details are given, that Dr. Philips begins to believe that his patient might be the Ripper himself in another life. When the boy fails to give him any information that would reveal the identity of the White Chapel killer, Dr. Philips ridicules himself for having thought the impossible.
Years after killing his sisters in a sleepwalking state, Jack is claimed normal and able to re-enter the real world. He is released from the mental institution to start a new life, but slowly starts to act upon his killer instincts and begins to remember events that happened over one hundred years ago.
Jack is ready for new games!
This book sucked me in from the very first page. I had to know what would happen next and how far jack would go with his murders. The character was so well developed and believable and The twists and turns were great too.. The details of the murders were gruesome and gory. love this book best horror book ever..
Olivia R.
Under hypnosis, six-year-old Jack Huntington tells his psychiatrist the dark unsolved tale of Jack the Ripper's 19th century murders. Such details are given, that Dr. Philips begins to believe that his patient might be the Ripper himself in another life. When the boy fails to give him any information that would reveal the identity of the White Chapel killer, Dr. Philips ridicules himself for having thought the impossible.
Years after killing his sisters in a sleepwalking state, Jack is claimed normal and able to re-enter the real world. He is released from the mental institution to start a new life, but slowly starts to act upon his killer instincts and begins to remember events that happened over one hundred years ago.
Jack is ready for new games!
This book sucked me in from the very first page. I had to know what would happen next and how far jack would go with his murders. The character was so well developed and believable and The twists and turns were great too.. The details of the murders were gruesome and gory. love this book best horror book ever..
Olivia R.
July 6, 2013
J.A.C.K is a story of Jack Huntington. It could be a story of Jack the Ripper and if you believe in reincarnations maybe it is, but it certainly takes the reader to a journey inside of serial killer’s mind.
Chantal Bellehumeur skillfully profiles a killer who could be any of us. She introduces a boy called Jack Huntington to the reader, creating an image of a curious boy whose mind does not settle for anything less than perfect. The boy doesn’t want to know the name of the insects; he wants to know what’s inside of them. And when he grows up, so does his goals and eventually he finds the human body being the most fascinating thing he has ever known. Even if it meant cruelly slicing the body open.
I don’t know how much of the facts in this story is true as I know nothing about Jack the Ripper but the author made me believe I was reading a non-fiction story, something that a crime profiler might have written after investigating a killer for years and I found myself glued to the story from the first sentence to the very last one.
This is a perfect read for crime/horror lovers!
Chantal Bellehumeur skillfully profiles a killer who could be any of us. She introduces a boy called Jack Huntington to the reader, creating an image of a curious boy whose mind does not settle for anything less than perfect. The boy doesn’t want to know the name of the insects; he wants to know what’s inside of them. And when he grows up, so does his goals and eventually he finds the human body being the most fascinating thing he has ever known. Even if it meant cruelly slicing the body open.
I don’t know how much of the facts in this story is true as I know nothing about Jack the Ripper but the author made me believe I was reading a non-fiction story, something that a crime profiler might have written after investigating a killer for years and I found myself glued to the story from the first sentence to the very last one.
This is a perfect read for crime/horror lovers!
September 4, 2014
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange of an honest review.
A while ago I had the pleasure of reading J.A.C.K so when I heard there was a special edition with a bonus story in it coming, I was jumping up and down excited. Chantal Bellehumeur has again managed to mix fiction with reality so skillfully that every word of this brilliant short story was like a pot full of gold to me. A breath of history, that excellently fits in with the original story about Jack Huntington (J.A.C.K). If you want to take a peek inside of serial killer's mind, this book is definitely for you.
I don't know how much of the facts in this story is true as I know nothing about Jack the Ripper but the author made me believe I was reading a non-fiction story, something that a crime profiler might have written after investigating a killer for years and I found myself glued to the story from the first sentence to the very last one.
This is a perfect read for crime/horror lovers!
A while ago I had the pleasure of reading J.A.C.K so when I heard there was a special edition with a bonus story in it coming, I was jumping up and down excited. Chantal Bellehumeur has again managed to mix fiction with reality so skillfully that every word of this brilliant short story was like a pot full of gold to me. A breath of history, that excellently fits in with the original story about Jack Huntington (J.A.C.K). If you want to take a peek inside of serial killer's mind, this book is definitely for you.
I don't know how much of the facts in this story is true as I know nothing about Jack the Ripper but the author made me believe I was reading a non-fiction story, something that a crime profiler might have written after investigating a killer for years and I found myself glued to the story from the first sentence to the very last one.
This is a perfect read for crime/horror lovers!
August 23, 2013
I read this in a day-it was a strangely mesmerizing tale. The worse the guy got, the more I wanted to know what happened next. The narrator was as disturbingly cold and detached as the original Ripper himself. I don't know if the correct term is sociopath, psychopath, or whatever, but this guy was in a class all by himself. He was literally the reincarnation of the original Jack the Ripper. He started out as a young child by brutally murdering his two young sisters. After being deemed safe, he was released at age 10 from a London insane asylum and was eventually adopted to a couple in Canada-who apparently had no idea what they were getting. he killed his way up to being an...oops! Better not say anymore!
Fascinating and revolting in turns, I would recommend this to anyone who wants a really gross, thoroughly researched and well written horror story.
Fascinating and revolting in turns, I would recommend this to anyone who wants a really gross, thoroughly researched and well written horror story.
January 1, 2014
Jack the ripper re-enacted
Little Jack was a sweet, non-violent boy and his parents didn’t understand why he always had violent nightmares. During his nightmares, he sleepwalked and dismembered the dolls of his sisters. When he woke up in the morning, he didn’t remember the nightmares. Little did they know that their son was possessed by Jack the Ripper. One night, possessed by the spirit of Jack the Ripper, young Jack sleepwalked and killed his two sisters with a surgical knife before mutilating their bodies. Being too young to go for trial for murder, Jack was taken to a mental institution.
I won’t spoil your fun by giving you an overview of the whole plot. This is a great, well-written, well-researched paranormal crime story. It gripped me from start to finish and I recommend it to anyone who loves crime and paranormal stories.
Little Jack was a sweet, non-violent boy and his parents didn’t understand why he always had violent nightmares. During his nightmares, he sleepwalked and dismembered the dolls of his sisters. When he woke up in the morning, he didn’t remember the nightmares. Little did they know that their son was possessed by Jack the Ripper. One night, possessed by the spirit of Jack the Ripper, young Jack sleepwalked and killed his two sisters with a surgical knife before mutilating their bodies. Being too young to go for trial for murder, Jack was taken to a mental institution.
I won’t spoil your fun by giving you an overview of the whole plot. This is a great, well-written, well-researched paranormal crime story. It gripped me from start to finish and I recommend it to anyone who loves crime and paranormal stories.
March 16, 2015
What a unique concept for a serial killer! Six-year-old Jack is diabolical and psychotic - killing his 3-year-old sister while he sleeps. He remembers under hypnosis things that Jack the Ripper did, which suggests maybe he was reincarnated from that life. Later, he is let out of care and goes on to live out his fantasies and possible past life acts.
Jack is built up as a psychopathic child, well-developed with his cold-blooded and calculated killing needs. When he acts out his desires, it is bone-chilling and beyond insane - which all makes for good reading! I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy psychological thrillers and behavioral reads, as well as don't mind gruesome scenes.
Jack is built up as a psychopathic child, well-developed with his cold-blooded and calculated killing needs. When he acts out his desires, it is bone-chilling and beyond insane - which all makes for good reading! I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy psychological thrillers and behavioral reads, as well as don't mind gruesome scenes.
March 16, 2015
Just.Another.Common.Killer is a must read for anyone that is a fan of traditional horror, criminal justice history, or the Jack the Ripper himself. I personally am a great fan of historical fiction and enjoy accuracy when authors reference historical events or people in their work. Chantal was able to do this with ease. This book takes an interesting view of one of the most iconic murderers of all time. The main character, Jack drags you through a macabre venture sure to send chills down your spine and leaves you wondering if you know anyone like this.
October 27, 2013
From the moment I started reading Just Another Common Killer I was drawn into it. That continued all the way through this suspenseful, gory tale. What I felt was lacking in this story the voices of the victims the main character claimed throughout. It would have been interesting to at least hear them speaking to him or a bit more information into their lives. Still this was enjoyable overall.
October 8, 2013
First let me say: I do not normally read horror and I have never read anything about Jack the Ripper; however, when I had the opportunity to read Just. Another. Common. Killer and did so, I was quite intrigued. This book approaches the subject from an unique angle (won't tell you what it is as that would give too much away) with a reportorial style of writing. I sat up all night reading it.
June 17, 2014
The title intrigued me. However half way through I grew tired of reading the many ways that this person killed. The character was not that well developed leaving the book really the same story of murder over and over. Perhaps that was the intent, but not really my kind of read.
January 26, 2016
I fail to see why this book is so highly rated. Ok, the background research was thorough and the gore was bloody, but that's all. I expected so much more and it didn't deliver. Plus, the Kindle version desperately needs editing. It was full of spelling errors, context issues and misuse of words.
April 2, 2026
Hello,
I hope you’re doing well. I recently read your story and was really impressed by the concept and writing. It has strong imagery and would work beautifully as a comic or webtoon.
I’m an artist specializing in comics, manga, webtoons, character art, and book covers. I’d love the chance to be commissioned to adapt your story into a visual format that could reach a wider audience.
No pressure at all just wanted to reach out. If you’d like to talk more, you can find me on Discord (bennett_lol) or Instagram (eve_verse_).
Sincerely,
bennett.
I hope you’re doing well. I recently read your story and was really impressed by the concept and writing. It has strong imagery and would work beautifully as a comic or webtoon.
I’m an artist specializing in comics, manga, webtoons, character art, and book covers. I’d love the chance to be commissioned to adapt your story into a visual format that could reach a wider audience.
No pressure at all just wanted to reach out. If you’d like to talk more, you can find me on Discord (bennett_lol) or Instagram (eve_verse_).
Sincerely,
bennett.
April 5, 2013
I can’t review this book since I am the author. But, I still want to share the comments readers have made to me. I’ve been told that I created the worst serial killer yet, and that my book is very disturbing (in a good way).
My boss chose to read this book and told me she liked it.
My co-worker wrote an article about me and this book. You can see it by going to www.thesuburban.com and clicking on the magazine tablet (march 29 issues. I am on page 19)
Reader Chrystal posted the following on my Facebook book page:
Bloody details and a chase for recognition will keep you awake or follow you into your dreams... if you dare read the book,, mouhahaha...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
I had other comments send directly to me but deleted them over time.
I just wanted to warm people not to read this book if you have a weak stomach. It’s pretty graphic.
My boss chose to read this book and told me she liked it.
My co-worker wrote an article about me and this book. You can see it by going to www.thesuburban.com and clicking on the magazine tablet (march 29 issues. I am on page 19)
Reader Chrystal posted the following on my Facebook book page:
Bloody details and a chase for recognition will keep you awake or follow you into your dreams... if you dare read the book,, mouhahaha...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
I had other comments send directly to me but deleted them over time.
I just wanted to warm people not to read this book if you have a weak stomach. It’s pretty graphic.
November 4, 2014
Jack the Ripper is reincarnated in the present time. What a fantastic idea for a book, and very well researched.
As a small child, Jack suffers from nightmares of a Victorian killer. In his sleep he acts out one of his nightmares and murders his sister. He is sent to an asylum, where he receives therapy and piques the interest of Dr Phillips, a "Rippertologist." He leaves the asylum and is placed with foster parents, and the killing begins. As an adult, Jack realises who he was in a past life and consciously seeks to re-enact his famous, and not so famous killings, mocking the police's inability to catch him.
The story was engaging and very readable. I did feel the book lacked a conflict of interest, either internal or external, and relied on the shock value of numerous killings. Had Jack had a worthy opponent or a different side to his personality, the suspense and intensity of the read would have been greater.
If you are fascinated by Jack the Ripper and/or enjoy gruesome reads, with plenty of gore and a touch of cannibalism, you will enjoy this book.
As a small child, Jack suffers from nightmares of a Victorian killer. In his sleep he acts out one of his nightmares and murders his sister. He is sent to an asylum, where he receives therapy and piques the interest of Dr Phillips, a "Rippertologist." He leaves the asylum and is placed with foster parents, and the killing begins. As an adult, Jack realises who he was in a past life and consciously seeks to re-enact his famous, and not so famous killings, mocking the police's inability to catch him.
The story was engaging and very readable. I did feel the book lacked a conflict of interest, either internal or external, and relied on the shock value of numerous killings. Had Jack had a worthy opponent or a different side to his personality, the suspense and intensity of the read would have been greater.
If you are fascinated by Jack the Ripper and/or enjoy gruesome reads, with plenty of gore and a touch of cannibalism, you will enjoy this book.
February 5, 2017
No need for spoilers, let's just get right to it: JUST.ANOTHER.COMMON.KILLER is a fast-paced and engaging thriller, both horrific and suspenseful. There have been certainly thousands of Jack the Ripper stories over the years, but JUST.ANOTHER.COMMON.KILLER puts a spin on it that I honestly haven't seen before. The story goes to a lot of places that I didn't expect but nothing seems forced. I enjoyed the story immensely, and i'd give it my highest recommendation. I look forward to more work from the author!
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