Jack the Ripper: Catch Me When You Can

by Harold Shipman

An authentic look at history's greatest unsolved murders

The case of Jack the Ripper - the unidentified serial killer that plagued the East End of London in the late 19th Century - is one of the greatest and most famous unsolved murder mysteries of all time.

This comprehensive account documents the key events that took place around the time of the brutal Whitechapel killings, speculates over the identity of 'Jack'. and details his unfortunate victims. With authentic photographs and well-researched information, this is the only Ripper book you'll need.

Genres: Nonfiction, True Crime

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Mariah Roze · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love learning about True Crime, so when I saw this at a book store I largely hinted for my fiance to purchase it for me.

This was a very interesting book! However, it sometimes went in circles and repeated the same information over and over again. However, I learned a lot and there were pictures in the book to help show everything. I am very glad I read this book.

"The case of Jack the Ripper - the unidentified serial killer that plagued the East End of London in the late 19th Century - is one of the greatest and most famous unsolved murder mysteries of all time. This comprehensive account documents the key events that took place around the time of the brutal Whitechapel killings, speculates over the identity of 'Jack'. and details his unfortunate victims."

[Marina · Rating 4 out of 5]

As usual, I've fed my love of true crime stories and emerged feeling queasy. Good read, of course it was always going to be gruesome with the descriptions of each murder victim but also an interesting look at times in 1888, London. A very good read.

[Lottie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the most detailed Jack the Ripper book that I've ever read. It had some gruesome pictures and information. If you are interested in true crime and Jack the Ripper definitely pick this one up.

[Czeska · Rating 2 out of 5]

too repetative

[Mitch Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crime Investigated: Jack The Ripper: Catch Me When You Can (2014) by Igloo Books is a very interesting look at the Jack The Ripper case.



In this book, there is an overview of the times, Whitechapel where the murders took place and the role of women in society at the time as well as information about the five Ripper victims and other victims of violent deaths who were possible victims of the Ripper. The book also takes a look at the various suspects, the letters the Ripper sent or which were possible hoaxes. There is quite a few gruesome photos in this book that send a chill down your spine as well as many newspaper drawings about the case at the time.



I found the book very interesting as well as obviously sad. The overviews really helped show what it was like at the time the murders took place and the theories were well-researched. The author/s did repeat themself/themselves at times which is the only flaw I have with this book. I do like the way the chapters are organised. The structure is great and well thought out.

I like the way the book centres a lot on the victims as well as Jack The Ripper and gave them a human feel as opposed to a statistic.

A very interesting read.

[Amy Louise Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read, very informative

[Cate Evans]

An interesting read on one of Englands' most notable serial killers. They will never know who it was because evidence has been lost & 'Jack" is long dead.

[Kerrie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting, if basic, coverage of the Jack the Ripper case, but material was sometimes repeated more than once.