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The House of Jack the Ripper #3
Cradle to Grave
“We still don't know who he is. Sometimes he seems to be a madman, other times he seems calm and clinical. It's almost as if he's two different men at once.”
Desperately in need of help, Maddie travels to Stratford so she can start hunting for her only friend. When she arrives, however, she discovers that the city's obsession with Jack the Ripper is getting worse. Soon marauding gangs are roaming the streets, and Maddie finds that her infected wound is causing a series of startling hallucinations. Finally she realizes that there's only one place where she can be safe.
Meanwhile, in 1888 Doctor Charles Grazier struggles to revive his dead wife. As he takes more and more body parts from women and transplants them into Catherine, he realizes that he's in a race against time.
Cradle to Grave is the third book in a new horror series, titled The House of Jack the Ripper. This book ends on a cliffhanger, and the story continues in the next book in the series.
Desperately in need of help, Maddie travels to Stratford so she can start hunting for her only friend. When she arrives, however, she discovers that the city's obsession with Jack the Ripper is getting worse. Soon marauding gangs are roaming the streets, and Maddie finds that her infected wound is causing a series of startling hallucinations. Finally she realizes that there's only one place where she can be safe.
Meanwhile, in 1888 Doctor Charles Grazier struggles to revive his dead wife. As he takes more and more body parts from women and transplants them into Catherine, he realizes that he's in a race against time.
Cradle to Grave is the third book in a new horror series, titled The House of Jack the Ripper. This book ends on a cliffhanger, and the story continues in the next book in the series.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2017
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Amy Cross
664 books1,685 followersAmy Cross writes novels and short stories in a number of genres, mainly horror, paranormal and fantasy. Books include The Farm, Annie's Room, The Island, Eli's Town and Asylum.
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March 18, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. The story seems to kinda be dragging along. I'm really not sure why I continued the series, I guess with the hopes that the third book would be better than the second. I do enjoy the scenes of the Dr operating on his dead wife. That's pretty interesting. Maddie's story, especially hallucinations, is getting kinda old. So I middle through the book, and then the last two chapters gets my heart racing and makes me wanna read #_4. Not sure if I will,but it's highly likely I will
October 15, 2017
Still going strong. Now on to book 4!
Review to come.
Review to come.
September 24, 2017
Not sure about this series
Without doubt, the first book in this series was the best. Amy Cross is a good author, she attracts your attention and holds your interest throughout the book but, to me, this installment just doesn't make the grade. She has probably set the bar too high with her previous work.
Without doubt, the first book in this series was the best. Amy Cross is a good author, she attracts your attention and holds your interest throughout the book but, to me, this installment just doesn't make the grade. She has probably set the bar too high with her previous work.
June 2, 2018
I think I need to read 1 and 2 before reviewing this. Writing is good though.
April 27, 2018
This series is another take on the murders committed by Jack the Ripper, but I think it's more about a reflection of madness and the division between rich and poor...so much arrogance.
It is disturbing, not just the grisly murders but also being inside a killer's mind and how humanity is so awful. Yes, it's a horror story yet feels like it is highlighting not only the baseness of human behaviour but also societal unfairness, one that hasn't changed throughout each century.
Delusion also plays a huge part in the story and it seems obvious how it will end.
A fast-paced and short installment, if sad and horrific.
It is disturbing, not just the grisly murders but also being inside a killer's mind and how humanity is so awful. Yes, it's a horror story yet feels like it is highlighting not only the baseness of human behaviour but also societal unfairness, one that hasn't changed throughout each century.
Delusion also plays a huge part in the story and it seems obvious how it will end.
A fast-paced and short installment, if sad and horrific.
October 12, 2020
Dr Grazier is one seriously narcissistic man. Not content with his night excursions, he is constantly belittling his 'companion' Jack, somebody who has a lot more intelligence and good ideas than he has, and shows a lot of promise if given the chance. His hubris and his opinions of the street people show him up for the real person that lies behind his airs and graces, and it is fascinating to watch his slow descent into the abyss, his vision of blood on his hands is very reminiscent of Lady Macbeth and fits perfectly with his periods of guilt. He has no respect for others at all, placing himself on a pedestal of his own imagining.
Meanwhile, Maddie is facing an ever growing infection that will almost certainly kill her if she doesn't get it treated, the problem is she can't go to hospital or she will have to go home. She also can't get seen by the police, for the same reason, so she is under threat from all sides. Add to this a craze of 'followers' who jump on the bandwagon of the new Ripper killings, and modern day life is not much more fun either, causing chaos and destruction but, unlike anarchists, totally without a foundation. There is also an element of 'what is real' as images come and go and people speak - but are they there?
There is a lot going on and this is a great read, once again let down by the use of the real victims names. I understand this adds legitimacy, but only if its a non fiction book. The language used to describe the victims and the opinions of the middle class are totally believable for the period, giving it authenticity without the need to name real people who surely suffered enough. That said, this is really well written and I'm already delving into book 4.
Meanwhile, Maddie is facing an ever growing infection that will almost certainly kill her if she doesn't get it treated, the problem is she can't go to hospital or she will have to go home. She also can't get seen by the police, for the same reason, so she is under threat from all sides. Add to this a craze of 'followers' who jump on the bandwagon of the new Ripper killings, and modern day life is not much more fun either, causing chaos and destruction but, unlike anarchists, totally without a foundation. There is also an element of 'what is real' as images come and go and people speak - but are they there?
There is a lot going on and this is a great read, once again let down by the use of the real victims names. I understand this adds legitimacy, but only if its a non fiction book. The language used to describe the victims and the opinions of the middle class are totally believable for the period, giving it authenticity without the need to name real people who surely suffered enough. That said, this is really well written and I'm already delving into book 4.
August 27, 2020
Oh my gosh, that cliff hangar at the end is the real killer. It's a good thing I have all of these books because that cliff hangar would ruin me if I didn't have access to book four.
This series continues to get better. Maddie is going through A LOT. Her wound from book one is still horrible and I'm starting to get scared. The prologue of this was rough and I don't know if it was a glimpse into the future or a dream. Either way, things are not looking good because the prologue also involved Matt (aka the police that I ship with Maddie) and they cannot die because I love them.
Umm, Jack the Ripper and the Dr... who pretends to be Jack the Ripper... are very dark. Their chapters make me want to throw up sometimes but I can't stop reading them, either. When Catherine's head fell off and Mrs Culpepper asked if her head was ok (from headaches) I wanted to laugh. There are some morbid comedic moments in these books.
Like... Amy Cross has such addictive writing and her plots are paced so well. There's never a dull moment. She also has great character development in these books. I want to write like this some day.
This series continues to get better. Maddie is going through A LOT. Her wound from book one is still horrible and I'm starting to get scared. The prologue of this was rough and I don't know if it was a glimpse into the future or a dream. Either way, things are not looking good because the prologue also involved Matt (aka the police that I ship with Maddie) and they cannot die because I love them.
Umm, Jack the Ripper and the Dr... who pretends to be Jack the Ripper... are very dark. Their chapters make me want to throw up sometimes but I can't stop reading them, either. When Catherine's head fell off and Mrs Culpepper asked if her head was ok (from headaches) I wanted to laugh. There are some morbid comedic moments in these books.
Like... Amy Cross has such addictive writing and her plots are paced so well. There's never a dull moment. She also has great character development in these books. I want to write like this some day.
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August 29, 2018
Easy read, fast paced and engrossing
I have really enjoyed this series so far. The story flips back and forth between 1880s London and modern day, between the original Jack the Ripper and a modern day version, the modern day through the eyes of a homeless teenager as she sees the events unfold around her. The only issue I have is the use of the term "okay" on the Victorian side. I'm pretty sure that term didn't come into use until the 20th Century. I've read a lot of authentic Victorian era writing and never once come across the use of "okay". Some of the other editing was a little rough, but nothing I can't get past. I will definitely keep reading to find out what happens to Maddie and Dr. Grazier next!
I have really enjoyed this series so far. The story flips back and forth between 1880s London and modern day, between the original Jack the Ripper and a modern day version, the modern day through the eyes of a homeless teenager as she sees the events unfold around her. The only issue I have is the use of the term "okay" on the Victorian side. I'm pretty sure that term didn't come into use until the 20th Century. I've read a lot of authentic Victorian era writing and never once come across the use of "okay". Some of the other editing was a little rough, but nothing I can't get past. I will definitely keep reading to find out what happens to Maddie and Dr. Grazier next!
October 28, 2023
Maddie finds out where Alex is staying but not seen her yet. Having been thrown out of the lodging place where Alex was staying, Maddie moves back to the empty house where Dr Grazier lived. She has retrieved all of Alex's belongings and has left a message telling Alex where she is just in case she returns to the old lodging place.
The book ends with an horrendous scream coming from the basement of Dr Grazier's house, but who can it be?
The book ends with an horrendous scream coming from the basement of Dr Grazier's house, but who can it be?
August 16, 2018
Cradle to grave the house of jack the ripper
Book three is a real page Turner I'm moving to book four right now this is a great book to read love ever page so far but what he's doing to his dead wife body is tales from the crept creepy a specially when she screams without a heart in her chest!!!
Book three is a real page Turner I'm moving to book four right now this is a great book to read love ever page so far but what he's doing to his dead wife body is tales from the crept creepy a specially when she screams without a heart in her chest!!!
September 17, 2018
10 Stars+
Amy Cross is a genius author! I can't praise her enough! The Jack the Ripper series is captivating and before I realized it, the book ended. I wanted to go to the next one immediately! Where she gets her ideas for subjects is unbelievable. But she has a vast knowledge of many areas. I love her books.
Amy Cross is a genius author! I can't praise her enough! The Jack the Ripper series is captivating and before I realized it, the book ended. I wanted to go to the next one immediately! Where she gets her ideas for subjects is unbelievable. But she has a vast knowledge of many areas. I love her books.
April 22, 2018
Still Hooked
3rd in the series and still hooked.
This continues with Maddie from the Present coinciding with Dr. Grazier from the Past.
What role does the mysterious Jack play?
Great series but start at one or be lost.
3rd in the series and still hooked.
This continues with Maddie from the Present coinciding with Dr. Grazier from the Past.
What role does the mysterious Jack play?
Great series but start at one or be lost.
September 20, 2018
Gripping
Another gripping read,Maddie is still looking for Alex, who now seems to be hidding under masks in a group, mean while the good doctors wife's procedures, are not going according to plan.
Another gripping read,Maddie is still looking for Alex, who now seems to be hidding under masks in a group, mean while the good doctors wife's procedures, are not going according to plan.
October 28, 2023
Another amazing book in the house of Jack the ripper series, I like how.it goes between the different characters as you read, the story draws you in and keeps you wanting to read to find out what happens ... Amy Cross writes in a way that draws you in to her stories and they are easy to follow.
September 8, 2017
Enjoyable but not moved on enough for me. I am ready for a conclusion
September 20, 2017
Jack the Ripper
Love this series, have read the first three over the weekend. Amy Cross is my idol, love her work. On to Book 4.
Love this series, have read the first three over the weekend. Amy Cross is my idol, love her work. On to Book 4.
September 20, 2017
Enjoyable Read
Can't wait to read the next book in this series. At this point I'm ready for answers. Hopefully more character development as well. I'm onto the next.
Can't wait to read the next book in this series. At this point I'm ready for answers. Hopefully more character development as well. I'm onto the next.
October 28, 2017
Can’t get enough
Just can’t believe how good this series is getting. And the ending wow yeah this series just got really demented going right into book 4
Just can’t believe how good this series is getting. And the ending wow yeah this series just got really demented going right into book 4
December 10, 2017
Good follow-up to no 2.
Again well written and moves at a reasonable pace with a story line that keeps you guessing. Interesting and readable.
Again well written and moves at a reasonable pace with a story line that keeps you guessing. Interesting and readable.
January 11, 2018
Next in series
Such a story line. Just have to get onto the next book in the series. Can't imagine what is next. Thank you
Such a story line. Just have to get onto the next book in the series. Can't imagine what is next. Thank you
September 22, 2018
Brutal.
January 21, 2019
Great story
On to the next. Great series keeps me reading longer than I should. I almost didn’t read this series but I’m glad I did
On to the next. Great series keeps me reading longer than I should. I almost didn’t read this series but I’m glad I did
September 19, 2023
Good Series
Can not wait to read all your books. Your writing has me from the beginning until the end. You go girl.
Can not wait to read all your books. Your writing has me from the beginning until the end. You go girl.
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