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The Gaslight Stalker: Nobody is safe in Whitechapel...
Looking for your new favourite historical mystery series? Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Rory Clements and Antonia Hodgson…
Jack the Ripper is stalking the streets of London. Can anyone stop the serial killer before more women are murdered?
London, 1888
Whitechapel is full of the noise of August Bank Holiday celebrations. Everyone is in high spirits until a woman – Martha Turner – is discovered brutally murdered.
Her friend, Esther, a lowly seamstress turned female sleuth, is determined to find the killer.
A young police officer, Jack Enright, takes the lead on the case, and he and Esther soon embark on a professional – and personal – relationship.
When another murder is committed and whispers of a slasher calling himself Jack the Ripper start flowing through the London streets, the search becomes even more desperate.
The police are on the wrong track and the young couple take matters into their own hands, and soon find themselves navigating through London’s dark underbelly.
Can they find the murderer before he kills again? Will anyone listen to their suspicions?
Or will this dark presence continue to haunt Whitechapel…?
THE GASLIGHT STALKER is the first crime thriller in an exciting new historical series, the Esther and Jack Enright Mysteries, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London and packed full of suspense.
ESTHER & JACK ENRIGHT MYSTERY SERIES
BOOK ONE: The Gaslight Stalker
Books 2-4 Coming Soon
Jack the Ripper is stalking the streets of London. Can anyone stop the serial killer before more women are murdered?
London, 1888
Whitechapel is full of the noise of August Bank Holiday celebrations. Everyone is in high spirits until a woman – Martha Turner – is discovered brutally murdered.
Her friend, Esther, a lowly seamstress turned female sleuth, is determined to find the killer.
A young police officer, Jack Enright, takes the lead on the case, and he and Esther soon embark on a professional – and personal – relationship.
When another murder is committed and whispers of a slasher calling himself Jack the Ripper start flowing through the London streets, the search becomes even more desperate.
The police are on the wrong track and the young couple take matters into their own hands, and soon find themselves navigating through London’s dark underbelly.
Can they find the murderer before he kills again? Will anyone listen to their suspicions?
Or will this dark presence continue to haunt Whitechapel…?
THE GASLIGHT STALKER is the first crime thriller in an exciting new historical series, the Esther and Jack Enright Mysteries, a traditional British detective series set in Victorian London and packed full of suspense.
ESTHER & JACK ENRIGHT MYSTERY SERIES
BOOK ONE: The Gaslight Stalker
Books 2-4 Coming Soon
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First published March 1, 2018
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About the author
David Field
59 books97 followersDavid was born in post-war Nottingham, and educated at Nottingham High School. After obtaining a Law degree he became a career-long criminal law practitioner and academic, emigrating in 1989 to Australia, where he still lives.
Combining his two great loves of History and the English language he began writing historical novels as an escape from the realities of life in the criminal law, but did not begin to publish them until close to fulltime retirement, when digital publishing offered a viable alternative to literary agencies, print publishers and rejection slips.
Now blessed with all the time in the world, his former hobby has become a fulltime occupation as he enjoys life in rural New South Wales with his wife, sons and grandchildren to keep him firmly grounded in the reality of the contemporary world.
David Field is published by Sapere Books.
Combining his two great loves of History and the English language he began writing historical novels as an escape from the realities of life in the criminal law, but did not begin to publish them until close to fulltime retirement, when digital publishing offered a viable alternative to literary agencies, print publishers and rejection slips.
Now blessed with all the time in the world, his former hobby has become a fulltime occupation as he enjoys life in rural New South Wales with his wife, sons and grandchildren to keep him firmly grounded in the reality of the contemporary world.
David Field is published by Sapere Books.
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May 20, 2018
The piercing noise of street hawkers fills the air as Esther Jacobs makes her way through the chaos of Whitechapel. It's August of 1888 and it certainly pays to keep a sharp eye out in regard to those who hover in eerie alleyways and darkened corners. But Esther is on a mission. Harry Turner has asked her to locate his wayward wife, Martha, who tends to drain the last drops of her glass at the White Hart. 'Tis not the company that holds Martha rigid there. 'Tis the drink.
Locating Martha ornamenting the bar, Esther begs her friend to come home with her. Martha promises to be on her way. But evidently Martha's feet have stumbled in the wrong direction. Her body is found the next day on a landing in the George Buildings. She's been stabbed viciously by what appears to be a large weapon or bayonet followed by smaller cuts of a penknife. Whomever Martha encountered in those wee hours was an unbalanced individual filled with rage.....strange since Martha never had any enemies at all.
The Metropolitan Police hold an inquest into Martha's death and Esther must attend since she was the last to see Martha alive. It is here that Esther comes eye to eye with Constable Jack Enright. It is here that the storyline ratchets up as more female bodies are found in Whitechapel. Esther feels compelled to assist Jack in his investigation. She wants nothing more than justice for Martha. They work well together until they have a falling out which will put them at great odds.
David Field has spun his story in a completely different direction in regard to the ol' Jack the Ripper saga. It's clever and filled with detailed police investigative jargon. Scotland Yard will get a foothold here as well alongside the duo of Esther and Jack. "Never form a firm opinion too early in a case and then try to make the evidence fit your theory."
Field's character of Esther is refreshing with emphasis upon her analytical skills and her street smarts from having to fend for herself after her parents' death. He even incorporates timely anti-Semitic riots in which factories are burned and neighbors eye neighbors with disdain. A tough time to make it in London, especially if you are a woman and Jewish.
The Gaslight Stalker is the first book in this series. (I've already ordered the other two.) Smart, fast-paced, and loaded with street banter that takes you on site of the Ripper.....and so much more. Well worth a stroll past common lodging houses and the snapping twist of a quick glance over your shoulder....just in case.
Locating Martha ornamenting the bar, Esther begs her friend to come home with her. Martha promises to be on her way. But evidently Martha's feet have stumbled in the wrong direction. Her body is found the next day on a landing in the George Buildings. She's been stabbed viciously by what appears to be a large weapon or bayonet followed by smaller cuts of a penknife. Whomever Martha encountered in those wee hours was an unbalanced individual filled with rage.....strange since Martha never had any enemies at all.
The Metropolitan Police hold an inquest into Martha's death and Esther must attend since she was the last to see Martha alive. It is here that Esther comes eye to eye with Constable Jack Enright. It is here that the storyline ratchets up as more female bodies are found in Whitechapel. Esther feels compelled to assist Jack in his investigation. She wants nothing more than justice for Martha. They work well together until they have a falling out which will put them at great odds.
David Field has spun his story in a completely different direction in regard to the ol' Jack the Ripper saga. It's clever and filled with detailed police investigative jargon. Scotland Yard will get a foothold here as well alongside the duo of Esther and Jack. "Never form a firm opinion too early in a case and then try to make the evidence fit your theory."
Field's character of Esther is refreshing with emphasis upon her analytical skills and her street smarts from having to fend for herself after her parents' death. He even incorporates timely anti-Semitic riots in which factories are burned and neighbors eye neighbors with disdain. A tough time to make it in London, especially if you are a woman and Jewish.
The Gaslight Stalker is the first book in this series. (I've already ordered the other two.) Smart, fast-paced, and loaded with street banter that takes you on site of the Ripper.....and so much more. Well worth a stroll past common lodging houses and the snapping twist of a quick glance over your shoulder....just in case.
June 17, 2018
First and foremost, a large thank you to David Field and Sapere Books for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
Exploring Victorian England’s criminal underbelly through the eyes of David Field proves not only to be a harrowing experience for the reader, but one that pays off exponentially. In the summer of 1888, young Esther Jacobs makes her way down to one of the popular drinking establishments in search of her neighbour. While Esther does make her plea, it falls on deaf ears and the young seamstress returns home empty-handed. When she wakes the next morning, news of her neighbour’s murder brings Esther back to the seedy neighbourhood, shocked to learn the horrible news. It is there that she meets Constable Jack Enright, who tries to learn what Esther might have seen. Piecing together what other witnesses have mentioned, Esther is able to guide Constable Enright in the proper direction and turns into a valuable citizen on the investigation. It would seem that the slain woman was seeking to play her role as a prostitute for some local soldiers, something that baffles Esther. When more women turn up dead, also providing ‘nighttime services’, Esther and Constable Enright worry that a serial killer is on the loose, his murderous rampage leaving the victims horribly gutted. During their investigation, both Esther and Jack—as he likes to be known when not on duty—develop a romantic connection that seems to pose problems in the Enright household. Still, Esther holds firm to her love and yet is able to keep a level head when dealing with the police. As Scotland Yard is seeking a quick solution to this murder spree, Esther is able to weasel out some key information that might help find a murderer. The papers report letters attributing the murders to a ‘Jack the Ripper’, leaving London to wonder if their serial killer has been named, his identity still veiled. Field does a masterful job in weaving this historical murder mystery through a short narrative. Perfect for those who love mysteries set in the Victorian Era.
This is my introduction to David Field and his work, but it will surely not be my last. When the publisher asked if I would read this series debut, I did not hesitate to add it to my pile, especially after reading the dust jacket summary. Field hooks the reader from the outset, not only with his setting, Victorian England, but also with his ability to paint characters in such a colourful fashion. Esther Jacobs emerges onto the scene and her character develops quickly from there. An orphan who is working to keep her family business afloat, Esther’s naïveté is soon challenged with the rough speech of those around her and the murder investigation in which she finds herself working. Esther’s softness is complemented by Constable Jack Enright, who is new to the police, but whose family has deep roots within Scotland Yard and is well-established with money and prestige. While Jack is not ensconced in this lifestyle, Field injects some family members to show what money and power can do. Some of the secondary characters fit perfectly into the story, complete with their Cockney speech and wayward manner, allowing the reader to feel as though they are in the middle of the action. The story itself flows well and keeps a decent pace. With only a short time for Field to develop his narrative, there is little time for extemporaneous blather. Quick chapters keep the reader wanting to know more and pushing to find out who might be responsible for this string of murders. Plus, with the Jack the Ripper theme peppering the story, everyone is left to wonder if this might have been part of his early killings. I can only hope that Field keeps writing these sorts of mysteries for all to enjoy.
Kudos, Mr. Field, for this wonderful debut. I am eager to get my hands on the next Esther and Jack novel, which could be a very exciting series for sure.
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Exploring Victorian England’s criminal underbelly through the eyes of David Field proves not only to be a harrowing experience for the reader, but one that pays off exponentially. In the summer of 1888, young Esther Jacobs makes her way down to one of the popular drinking establishments in search of her neighbour. While Esther does make her plea, it falls on deaf ears and the young seamstress returns home empty-handed. When she wakes the next morning, news of her neighbour’s murder brings Esther back to the seedy neighbourhood, shocked to learn the horrible news. It is there that she meets Constable Jack Enright, who tries to learn what Esther might have seen. Piecing together what other witnesses have mentioned, Esther is able to guide Constable Enright in the proper direction and turns into a valuable citizen on the investigation. It would seem that the slain woman was seeking to play her role as a prostitute for some local soldiers, something that baffles Esther. When more women turn up dead, also providing ‘nighttime services’, Esther and Constable Enright worry that a serial killer is on the loose, his murderous rampage leaving the victims horribly gutted. During their investigation, both Esther and Jack—as he likes to be known when not on duty—develop a romantic connection that seems to pose problems in the Enright household. Still, Esther holds firm to her love and yet is able to keep a level head when dealing with the police. As Scotland Yard is seeking a quick solution to this murder spree, Esther is able to weasel out some key information that might help find a murderer. The papers report letters attributing the murders to a ‘Jack the Ripper’, leaving London to wonder if their serial killer has been named, his identity still veiled. Field does a masterful job in weaving this historical murder mystery through a short narrative. Perfect for those who love mysteries set in the Victorian Era.
This is my introduction to David Field and his work, but it will surely not be my last. When the publisher asked if I would read this series debut, I did not hesitate to add it to my pile, especially after reading the dust jacket summary. Field hooks the reader from the outset, not only with his setting, Victorian England, but also with his ability to paint characters in such a colourful fashion. Esther Jacobs emerges onto the scene and her character develops quickly from there. An orphan who is working to keep her family business afloat, Esther’s naïveté is soon challenged with the rough speech of those around her and the murder investigation in which she finds herself working. Esther’s softness is complemented by Constable Jack Enright, who is new to the police, but whose family has deep roots within Scotland Yard and is well-established with money and prestige. While Jack is not ensconced in this lifestyle, Field injects some family members to show what money and power can do. Some of the secondary characters fit perfectly into the story, complete with their Cockney speech and wayward manner, allowing the reader to feel as though they are in the middle of the action. The story itself flows well and keeps a decent pace. With only a short time for Field to develop his narrative, there is little time for extemporaneous blather. Quick chapters keep the reader wanting to know more and pushing to find out who might be responsible for this string of murders. Plus, with the Jack the Ripper theme peppering the story, everyone is left to wonder if this might have been part of his early killings. I can only hope that Field keeps writing these sorts of mysteries for all to enjoy.
Kudos, Mr. Field, for this wonderful debut. I am eager to get my hands on the next Esther and Jack novel, which could be a very exciting series for sure.
Like/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
A Book for All Seasons, a different sort of Book Challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
June 22, 2018
Book reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
After reading a review for this book I headed to NetGalley to see if it was available to request. Luckily it was and I quickly added it to my TBR list. You see I have a thing for Victorian England era – which some people might be surprised with seen as I’ve mentioned numerous times how I’m not a big historical fiction lover. The Victorian era though just intrigues me and anything to do with Jack the Ripper intrigues me even more.
In The Gaslight Stalker, we meet seamstress Esther Jacobs back in Whitechapel, London 1888. Now for anyone who knows anything about this period in time, you will know it is when the worlds most infamous serial killer was roaming the streets of London, killing women.
Esther has been sent to the local pub to ask her neighbour Martha Turner/Tabram to come home. However, the woman is in desperate need of a few bob and tells Esther to go home and that she will follow shortly. The next day Martha’s body is discovered. She had been stabbed to death.
Esther is asked to attend the local hearing about the case and give evidence as to her last encounter with the deceased woman. Also at this hearing is local constable Jack Enright. Over the course of the next few weeks the two strike up a romantic relationship. With more women meeting a grizzly death, Esther helps Jack try to discover who this elusive ‘Jack the Ripper’ as he has dubbed himself, is.
David Field has blended fact and fiction to do with the Jack the Ripper case to create a wonderful, engaging novel that I fully enjoyed. The setting was very visual and took me back to the late 19th century. The characters were a delight to get to know. The book followed two paths, that of the investigation into the serial killer and the relationship between Jack and Esther. With both the main characters crossing over into both sections.
The book perked my interest from the opening chapter and held it the whole way through. My only one little niggle was that sometimes the relationship between the young couple felt a little overdone, but that didn’t take away my enjoyment.
If you love Victorian era or mystery/crime books with a twist, then this is definitely worthy of a read.
After reading a review for this book I headed to NetGalley to see if it was available to request. Luckily it was and I quickly added it to my TBR list. You see I have a thing for Victorian England era – which some people might be surprised with seen as I’ve mentioned numerous times how I’m not a big historical fiction lover. The Victorian era though just intrigues me and anything to do with Jack the Ripper intrigues me even more.
In The Gaslight Stalker, we meet seamstress Esther Jacobs back in Whitechapel, London 1888. Now for anyone who knows anything about this period in time, you will know it is when the worlds most infamous serial killer was roaming the streets of London, killing women.
Esther has been sent to the local pub to ask her neighbour Martha Turner/Tabram to come home. However, the woman is in desperate need of a few bob and tells Esther to go home and that she will follow shortly. The next day Martha’s body is discovered. She had been stabbed to death.
Esther is asked to attend the local hearing about the case and give evidence as to her last encounter with the deceased woman. Also at this hearing is local constable Jack Enright. Over the course of the next few weeks the two strike up a romantic relationship. With more women meeting a grizzly death, Esther helps Jack try to discover who this elusive ‘Jack the Ripper’ as he has dubbed himself, is.
David Field has blended fact and fiction to do with the Jack the Ripper case to create a wonderful, engaging novel that I fully enjoyed. The setting was very visual and took me back to the late 19th century. The characters were a delight to get to know. The book followed two paths, that of the investigation into the serial killer and the relationship between Jack and Esther. With both the main characters crossing over into both sections.
The book perked my interest from the opening chapter and held it the whole way through. My only one little niggle was that sometimes the relationship between the young couple felt a little overdone, but that didn’t take away my enjoyment.
If you love Victorian era or mystery/crime books with a twist, then this is definitely worthy of a read.
May 31, 2018
Many thanks to Sapere Books for the free copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.
Who doesn't love a take on a Jack the Ripper tale? This one follows a young Jewish female seamstress involved with a constable to solve the murders in Whitechapel. Is it a crazed butcher? A mad med student? Or someone even more sinister? We follow two plot lines: the investigation and the relationship. I enjoyed them both. I did not know how to solve the crime and I cheered and frowned with the ups and downs of the young lady's heart.
I believe this is book one in a series. If the same two characters are going to be the focus of the following novels then I think it will be successful.
Who doesn't love a take on a Jack the Ripper tale? This one follows a young Jewish female seamstress involved with a constable to solve the murders in Whitechapel. Is it a crazed butcher? A mad med student? Or someone even more sinister? We follow two plot lines: the investigation and the relationship. I enjoyed them both. I did not know how to solve the crime and I cheered and frowned with the ups and downs of the young lady's heart.
I believe this is book one in a series. If the same two characters are going to be the focus of the following novels then I think it will be successful.
July 1, 2018
Over 100 years on the world is still fascinated by Jack The Ripper and I admit to being one of those people. I enjoy reading the different takes and possible announcements as to who he really was.
This book takes the murders themselves, includes Detectives Abberline and Reid and then creates a story around that. Young PC Jack Enright and his girlfriend Esther become embroiled in finding out who really did it.
I liked how it incorporated an earlier murder that even now we debate whether was the actual first one or not. I liked the added element of young romance around the dreary Victorian time period and grizzly murders. It's a fast paced story, it's quick and easy to read. Even the court room sections don't bog you down. I read it in just about half a day (Including being distracted by the football). The characters are really enjoyable and well written.
This is the first in the series (I think there are 2 more that follow) and I will definitely be getting those. Really enjoyed this one
This book takes the murders themselves, includes Detectives Abberline and Reid and then creates a story around that. Young PC Jack Enright and his girlfriend Esther become embroiled in finding out who really did it.
I liked how it incorporated an earlier murder that even now we debate whether was the actual first one or not. I liked the added element of young romance around the dreary Victorian time period and grizzly murders. It's a fast paced story, it's quick and easy to read. Even the court room sections don't bog you down. I read it in just about half a day (Including being distracted by the football). The characters are really enjoyable and well written.
This is the first in the series (I think there are 2 more that follow) and I will definitely be getting those. Really enjoyed this one
August 12, 2023
This book was so fun😭🤍
The romance between Jack and Esther was swoon-worthy and wholesome. 🤍🥰🫶🏼
Percy Enright (Jack’s Uncle) was one of my FAVOURITE characters due to his snarky sarcastic comments that bought the characters to their senses.
ALSO, I absolutely love that as the first book of a series it set up the mystery, that will likely be uncovered in the next book, at the end of this one. 🔪🤍❤️
Overall, really quick read and absolutely loved this book. I found that it was the perfect book to get me out of my horrible reading slump. 😭🤍🥰🫶🏼
The romance between Jack and Esther was swoon-worthy and wholesome. 🤍🥰🫶🏼
Percy Enright (Jack’s Uncle) was one of my FAVOURITE characters due to his snarky sarcastic comments that bought the characters to their senses.
ALSO, I absolutely love that as the first book of a series it set up the mystery, that will likely be uncovered in the next book, at the end of this one. 🔪🤍❤️
Overall, really quick read and absolutely loved this book. I found that it was the perfect book to get me out of my horrible reading slump. 😭🤍🥰🫶🏼
March 4, 2018
I would like to thank Sapere Books who invited me to read and review The Gaslight Stalker, a fictional account of the Ripper investigation.
Esther Jacobs, a naive young seamstress, fallen on hard times goes looking for her neighbour, Martha Turner, to persuade her to come home but Martha is too busy drinking and says she will follow later. Later never comes as Martha is found stabbed to death in a neighbouring building. As one of the last people to see Martha alive the police interview her and in the course of this she meets PC Jack Enright with whom she starts a relationship and helps with his investigation as more bodies are discovered.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Gaslight Stalker which has a very readable style and an ingenious solution to the unsolved identity of Jack the Ripper. I like the mixture of fact and fiction although sometimes it is difficult to differentiate, not being a Ripper specialist, but I can only see this as a positive as they slot together seamlessly.
This not a challenging read, in fact it could almost be described as cozy with the romance between Jack and Esther, but it is exciting as the intrepid duo try to work out what is happening. Life in the east end of London was not comfortable at that time and while Mr Field does describe some poor conditions and the seamier side of life I didn't get the visceral feel of the struggle to survive as it's all a bit remote.
I imagine that there will be more novels about Jack and Esther to come as their exploits are a pleasant way to pass a few hours. I'll be interested to see if Mr Field continues in faction vein or if he will move to straight fiction.
The Gaslight Stalker is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
Esther Jacobs, a naive young seamstress, fallen on hard times goes looking for her neighbour, Martha Turner, to persuade her to come home but Martha is too busy drinking and says she will follow later. Later never comes as Martha is found stabbed to death in a neighbouring building. As one of the last people to see Martha alive the police interview her and in the course of this she meets PC Jack Enright with whom she starts a relationship and helps with his investigation as more bodies are discovered.
I thoroughly enjoyed The Gaslight Stalker which has a very readable style and an ingenious solution to the unsolved identity of Jack the Ripper. I like the mixture of fact and fiction although sometimes it is difficult to differentiate, not being a Ripper specialist, but I can only see this as a positive as they slot together seamlessly.
This not a challenging read, in fact it could almost be described as cozy with the romance between Jack and Esther, but it is exciting as the intrepid duo try to work out what is happening. Life in the east end of London was not comfortable at that time and while Mr Field does describe some poor conditions and the seamier side of life I didn't get the visceral feel of the struggle to survive as it's all a bit remote.
I imagine that there will be more novels about Jack and Esther to come as their exploits are a pleasant way to pass a few hours. I'll be interested to see if Mr Field continues in faction vein or if he will move to straight fiction.
The Gaslight Stalker is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.
October 14, 2018
3.5 stars
April 22, 2018
The Gaslight Stalker is author David Field’s take on the Jack the Ripper case, crossing fact and fiction to give the reader an eerie tale set in the back alleys and dingy pubs of 1880’s London.
The Gaslight Stalker is the first in a series featuring Esther Jacobs and Jack Enright.
In book one the Ripper is on the loose and a friend of Esther’s is murdered. Constable Jack Enright arrives to interview Esther. Esther considers herself a bit of a sleuth and her keen observation skills are a welcome help with the case. Jack becomes smitten with Esther and a romance ensues.
I’m not well versed on the Jack the Ripper case so cannot comment on any authenticity of the murder element, although it has the feel of a well researched story with excellent characterization and sense of place.
At times the story jumped from one scene to another without a break and I found this confusing.
The mystery was good and although predictable it didn’t spoil my reading pleasure.
Jack and Esther’s romance was sweet and had plenty of ups and downs which elicited sympathy from this reader.
The Gaslight Stalker is a superb start to a new series.
With thanks to Sapere Books for my copy.
Content: coarse language, sexual references, descriptive murder scenes.
The Gaslight Stalker is the first in a series featuring Esther Jacobs and Jack Enright.
In book one the Ripper is on the loose and a friend of Esther’s is murdered. Constable Jack Enright arrives to interview Esther. Esther considers herself a bit of a sleuth and her keen observation skills are a welcome help with the case. Jack becomes smitten with Esther and a romance ensues.
I’m not well versed on the Jack the Ripper case so cannot comment on any authenticity of the murder element, although it has the feel of a well researched story with excellent characterization and sense of place.
At times the story jumped from one scene to another without a break and I found this confusing.
The mystery was good and although predictable it didn’t spoil my reading pleasure.
Jack and Esther’s romance was sweet and had plenty of ups and downs which elicited sympathy from this reader.
The Gaslight Stalker is a superb start to a new series.
With thanks to Sapere Books for my copy.
Content: coarse language, sexual references, descriptive murder scenes.
March 14, 2018
This is a fabulous story that had me hooked from the beginning. David Field has done a fantastic job in writing this book, and his descriptions were so good that I could picture myself back in the eighteen hundreds, on the streets of London. I also quite liked the characters.
Esther Jacobs is horrified when her friend and neighbour Martha, is brutally killed one night when they had been out together. Martha was certainly known for drinking too much and being a lady of the night before she got married, however not going home with Esther wasn’t certainly a mistake. After seeing Martha’s body, Detective Sergeant Jack Enright knows he’s looking for a very violent killer, especially with how many times she has been stabbed. Jack interviews Esther, as she was one of the last people to see Martha alive. Esther didn’t get out much as she worked as a seamstress from her room, so she’s quite surprised at the chemistry her and Jack have when they first meet each other. When a second woman is killed in the same manner as Martha, Scotland Yard are quick to step in and take over the investigation. However, this isn’t going to stop Jack and Martha in continuing their own investigation, as it certainly doesn’t look like this killer is going to stop anytime soon. I’d certainly recommend this book as an enjoyable read, and I’m looking forward to book two in the series.
Esther Jacobs is horrified when her friend and neighbour Martha, is brutally killed one night when they had been out together. Martha was certainly known for drinking too much and being a lady of the night before she got married, however not going home with Esther wasn’t certainly a mistake. After seeing Martha’s body, Detective Sergeant Jack Enright knows he’s looking for a very violent killer, especially with how many times she has been stabbed. Jack interviews Esther, as she was one of the last people to see Martha alive. Esther didn’t get out much as she worked as a seamstress from her room, so she’s quite surprised at the chemistry her and Jack have when they first meet each other. When a second woman is killed in the same manner as Martha, Scotland Yard are quick to step in and take over the investigation. However, this isn’t going to stop Jack and Martha in continuing their own investigation, as it certainly doesn’t look like this killer is going to stop anytime soon. I’d certainly recommend this book as an enjoyable read, and I’m looking forward to book two in the series.
March 19, 2018
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I love crime fiction, true crime, historical fiction and historical non fiction so this book was always a going to be a winner for me - and it features the Whitechapel Murders and Jack the Ripper - a subject that fascinates me too - I had pre-ordered the book and started it just after midnight on the day it arrived on my Kindle finishing it later that day!!
This book was great it is an easy read with some fantastic characters and I was hooked right from the first page and flew through the story!
I love the mystery that surrounds the murders of Jack the Ripper and this book has just the right amount of suspense to give the crimes a slightly different edge - it isn't going to be for die hard Ripper fans but for me it was a fun read that I really, really enjoyed - five stars from me, I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading more in the Esther and Jack Enright series!
I love crime fiction, true crime, historical fiction and historical non fiction so this book was always a going to be a winner for me - and it features the Whitechapel Murders and Jack the Ripper - a subject that fascinates me too - I had pre-ordered the book and started it just after midnight on the day it arrived on my Kindle finishing it later that day!!
This book was great it is an easy read with some fantastic characters and I was hooked right from the first page and flew through the story!
I love the mystery that surrounds the murders of Jack the Ripper and this book has just the right amount of suspense to give the crimes a slightly different edge - it isn't going to be for die hard Ripper fans but for me it was a fun read that I really, really enjoyed - five stars from me, I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading more in the Esther and Jack Enright series!
July 18, 2018
Thank you to Netgalley and Sapere books for an e-book version in exchange for a fair and honest review.
August bank holiday 1888 in Whitechapel and everyone is out celebrating until the body of Martha Turner is found brutally murdered.
Her friend Esther, a young Jewish seamstress turned female sleuth, is upset at her friends death and is resolved to find the killer. She meets Jack Enright, a young police constable who she develops and professions and personal relationship with.
Soon more bodies begin to appear and their of whispers of someone callimg
calling themself Jack the Ripper.
Can the police find the killer before more bodies begin turning up?
I enjoy a good crime novel, and enjoy them more if they're well written and set in the 19th or early 20th century - and this one hits the nail on the head for me.
A twist on the Jack the Ripper Murders - which has intrigued people for nor than 100 years. I appreciated how David Field was able to mix fact and fiction so seamlessly; using names of the real victims (apart from Martha Turner) and Detective Abberline from Scotland Yard.
The development of a love interest between Esther and Jack was welcoming because it give the book a more personal touch and made you invested in the characters. I was also found of the way Jack and Esther's personal and professional relationship mingled but this wasn't the only reason for their connection to one another.
I was surprised by the twist in the book and didn't see it coming, although looking back I'm wondering whether there were little hints throughout to get us to the conclusion.
I have read that this is the first book in the Esther and Jack Enright series, I for one will be purchasing the rest of this series because although it wasn't a particularly challenging book to read it was quick paced and enjoyable.
I would class this book as a cosy mystery and it would be well suited to be read on a cold winters day snuggled up with a hot drink.
August bank holiday 1888 in Whitechapel and everyone is out celebrating until the body of Martha Turner is found brutally murdered.
Her friend Esther, a young Jewish seamstress turned female sleuth, is upset at her friends death and is resolved to find the killer. She meets Jack Enright, a young police constable who she develops and professions and personal relationship with.
Soon more bodies begin to appear and their of whispers of someone callimg
calling themself Jack the Ripper.
Can the police find the killer before more bodies begin turning up?
I enjoy a good crime novel, and enjoy them more if they're well written and set in the 19th or early 20th century - and this one hits the nail on the head for me.
A twist on the Jack the Ripper Murders - which has intrigued people for nor than 100 years. I appreciated how David Field was able to mix fact and fiction so seamlessly; using names of the real victims (apart from Martha Turner) and Detective Abberline from Scotland Yard.
The development of a love interest between Esther and Jack was welcoming because it give the book a more personal touch and made you invested in the characters. I was also found of the way Jack and Esther's personal and professional relationship mingled but this wasn't the only reason for their connection to one another.
I was surprised by the twist in the book and didn't see it coming, although looking back I'm wondering whether there were little hints throughout to get us to the conclusion.
I have read that this is the first book in the Esther and Jack Enright series, I for one will be purchasing the rest of this series because although it wasn't a particularly challenging book to read it was quick paced and enjoyable.
I would class this book as a cosy mystery and it would be well suited to be read on a cold winters day snuggled up with a hot drink.
February 28, 2018
Thank you to Sapere Books for the ARC, for the chance of reading "The Gaslight Stalker" please note all opinions expressed in the following review are all my own”.
The book is based in London, 1888 around the time of Jack The Ripper. Having not read any of the Authors books before, I had no expectations of how the book would read. I am generally not over fond of historical stories but found this one to be so enthralling that I had to read it in one go. The world carried on around me, without me participating in it.
I would like to say that the author has obviously done his historical research and I like that these facts have been included in the book to balance the fiction.
It is written to include similar murders around the time of Jack the Ripper and I like the spell that is woven in and around Spittalfields and surrounding areas. The author is so good at describing the smells, the sights and characters that you can imagine yourself standing in the middle of it all and looking around as if you are actually there.
I like all the characters in this book and especially the main two Characters Jack and Esther and the way that Esther is not necessarily portrayed as a silly woman involving herself in mens stuff, which was something that was certainly prevalent in that era. How she can overcome any considered failings and still be thought quite highly of.
The romance in the book is quaint and demure and it is lovely to see how it progresses and overcomes the problems that they encountered.
The Gaslight Stalker is the first crime thriller in an exciting new historical series, I cannot wait for the next in the series, as the finishing of the book leaves you wanting more of the tale.
I would highly recommend this book and any subsequent in the series to those who love any of the following genres romance, mystery, thriller, suspense and crime.
The book is based in London, 1888 around the time of Jack The Ripper. Having not read any of the Authors books before, I had no expectations of how the book would read. I am generally not over fond of historical stories but found this one to be so enthralling that I had to read it in one go. The world carried on around me, without me participating in it.
I would like to say that the author has obviously done his historical research and I like that these facts have been included in the book to balance the fiction.
It is written to include similar murders around the time of Jack the Ripper and I like the spell that is woven in and around Spittalfields and surrounding areas. The author is so good at describing the smells, the sights and characters that you can imagine yourself standing in the middle of it all and looking around as if you are actually there.
I like all the characters in this book and especially the main two Characters Jack and Esther and the way that Esther is not necessarily portrayed as a silly woman involving herself in mens stuff, which was something that was certainly prevalent in that era. How she can overcome any considered failings and still be thought quite highly of.
The romance in the book is quaint and demure and it is lovely to see how it progresses and overcomes the problems that they encountered.
The Gaslight Stalker is the first crime thriller in an exciting new historical series, I cannot wait for the next in the series, as the finishing of the book leaves you wanting more of the tale.
I would highly recommend this book and any subsequent in the series to those who love any of the following genres romance, mystery, thriller, suspense and crime.
March 18, 2018
A highly readable novel with an original theory on the identity of Jack the Ripper:
David Field presents the reader with an alternative solution to the Jack the Ripper murders in this highly readable novel featuring Esther Jacobs and Jack Enright. Esther, of good family but fallen on hard times, works as a seamstress in the East End of London and befriends Martha , the first of the Ripper's victims. Or was she? Esther helps the police with their enquiries and meets Jack Enright an attractive Metropolitan Police man. Esther would have made an excellent detective had she been born a man. Remember that this is the 1880's.
David Field weaves his fictional account with dexterity around the actual facts known about the Ripper murders and the Police Investigation. And I would stress from my own reading of the Ripper murders that David Field gets his facts right. We get to meet Abberline, the Scotland Yard detective who led the enquiry. The characterisation works reasonably well and Field succeeds in bringing the major characters to life. I did think that Esther would have acquired more of a Cockney way of speaking given the length of time she had lived in Whitechapel but there again maybe not. The solution posed is probably as good as any theories put forward to date. Read the book and see what you think. The novel, which is relatively short, successfully captures the atmosphere of 1880's London. A promising start to what is intended as a series of novels featuring Esther and Jack Enright.
(My review was based on an eBook file provided to me by the publisher. My review is totally independent.)
David Field presents the reader with an alternative solution to the Jack the Ripper murders in this highly readable novel featuring Esther Jacobs and Jack Enright. Esther, of good family but fallen on hard times, works as a seamstress in the East End of London and befriends Martha , the first of the Ripper's victims. Or was she? Esther helps the police with their enquiries and meets Jack Enright an attractive Metropolitan Police man. Esther would have made an excellent detective had she been born a man. Remember that this is the 1880's.
David Field weaves his fictional account with dexterity around the actual facts known about the Ripper murders and the Police Investigation. And I would stress from my own reading of the Ripper murders that David Field gets his facts right. We get to meet Abberline, the Scotland Yard detective who led the enquiry. The characterisation works reasonably well and Field succeeds in bringing the major characters to life. I did think that Esther would have acquired more of a Cockney way of speaking given the length of time she had lived in Whitechapel but there again maybe not. The solution posed is probably as good as any theories put forward to date. Read the book and see what you think. The novel, which is relatively short, successfully captures the atmosphere of 1880's London. A promising start to what is intended as a series of novels featuring Esther and Jack Enright.
(My review was based on an eBook file provided to me by the publisher. My review is totally independent.)
March 16, 2018
It’s 1888 and the streets of London are fraught with even more danger than ever before for common prostitutes, thanks to the killer known as Jack the Ripper. Esther, a young lady of very little means, but of impeccable good character, becomes embroiled 8n these murders and falls in love with a police constable, Jack. The first in a series, I enjoyed this bloodthirsty mystery, with it’s atmospheric descriptions of Whitechapel and its environs. An enjoyable read for mystery and suspense lovers with a few moments that will definitely get your heart beating a little faster, and encourage you to keep the lights on for a little longer!
July 12, 2018
Esther has had a tough time. After her parents died in an accident and her brother enlisted, she was taken in by a lovely couple who owned a garment manufacturing business. However the building housing the business (where she also lived) was burned down during a riot. Now Esther is in a boarding house repairing garments in her room. Martha and her husband move in across the hall and Martha befriends her. Unfortunately, Martha is brutally killed one night, Esther being one of the last people to see her alive. Esther's keen eye and intellect are a help to the police, and she ends up embroiled in the Whitechapel killings - and enthralled with the handsome young Constable, Jack.
I have recently discovered a love for Victorian mysteries, and what bigger Victorian mystery is there than Jack the Ripper? The book blends fact and fiction, and throws in a few anomalies as well. Without giving too much away, I'll just say that I thought the end result was rather clever - tying up the story neatly. Very enjoyable read.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have recently discovered a love for Victorian mysteries, and what bigger Victorian mystery is there than Jack the Ripper? The book blends fact and fiction, and throws in a few anomalies as well. Without giving too much away, I'll just say that I thought the end result was rather clever - tying up the story neatly. Very enjoyable read.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 16, 2025
4 🌟
A well written piece of fiction centred around actual places and events in London in 1888.
Esther and Jack Enright are the soon to be wed sleuths who meet, court, and settle down in the district of Whitechapel, London. Jack begins the book as a humble constable for the Metropolitan Police force seeking to further his career either within the Met or Scotland Yard, where he has ambitions to be a detective.
Featuring heavily as guidance is Jack's uncle Peter, a former detective for Scotland Yard. Jack, with Esther's unique skills and reputation in the Jewish quarter as a seamtress, join together to solve a spate of gruesome Jack the Ripper-esque killings in Whitechapel. An assortment of colourful characters also help them inc. family and friends also help them as they seek justice. With a dark atmosphere and setting, the plot moves at a fast pace with many twists and turns. Esther and Jack are a great duo. I can't wait to continue reading their story in book 2, The Night Caller!
A well written piece of fiction centred around actual places and events in London in 1888.
Esther and Jack Enright are the soon to be wed sleuths who meet, court, and settle down in the district of Whitechapel, London. Jack begins the book as a humble constable for the Metropolitan Police force seeking to further his career either within the Met or Scotland Yard, where he has ambitions to be a detective.
Featuring heavily as guidance is Jack's uncle Peter, a former detective for Scotland Yard. Jack, with Esther's unique skills and reputation in the Jewish quarter as a seamtress, join together to solve a spate of gruesome Jack the Ripper-esque killings in Whitechapel. An assortment of colourful characters also help them inc. family and friends also help them as they seek justice. With a dark atmosphere and setting, the plot moves at a fast pace with many twists and turns. Esther and Jack are a great duo. I can't wait to continue reading their story in book 2, The Night Caller!
August 22, 2018
I really was excited to read this book. The Jack the Ripper case has got to be the biggest whodunit of all time! I love stories during this time period. This book had an interesting plot with a sweet love story alongside. I'm looking forward to the next installment!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book, which I voluntarily chose to review.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book, which I voluntarily chose to review.
May 10, 2018
An easy to read historical crime novel which uses the known evidence from the Jack the Ripper murders. Alongside this there is a romance between Esther Jacobs and Jack Enright. I enjoyed this but it wasn't great. Maybe in the hands of a better author it would've worked better and the romance felt a bit too simplistic (quite childish in its handling). Not bad but I wouldn't read the next in the series.
February 12, 2022
I think that Jack the Ripper’s been a little bit over writen about. Disappointing.
May 16, 2018
I'm a fan of all things Jack the Ripper so jumped at the chance to read Gaslight Stalker. Unfortunately for me it didn't hit the spot. It's an easy read historical fiction with a good blend of fact, real characters and fictional. The relationship between Esther Jacobs and Jack Enright at times I felt a bit too modern for that era. I feel more could have been done with this story.
April 27, 2018
While I am definitely not an expert on Jack the Ripper, it always sparks my interest when I see it on a book and in the case of THE GASLIGHT STALKER by David Field which blends fact and fiction throughout its pages, this novel did not disappoint.
Esther is a well brought up young lady who has fallen on hard times who works hard as a seamstress from her room in a boarding house. When her neighbour, and friend, Martha is found murdered and the investigation seems to be taking a wrong turn in her opinion, she begins to do some digging herself, and with the help of a handsome police officer, Jack, Esther is determined to uncover the truth. But the darker side of London is coming alive and danger awaits this young pair of amateur sleuths ...
The first book in a new historical crime series, THE GASLIGHT STALKER by David Field held my interest from start to finish and I look forward to more from this author. The setting and time period come alive on every page and while there were times when Esther and Jack seem a little naive, they are characters that you come to care for as they try to uncover the truth. Mixing facts about Jack the Ripper with fiction really works well in this novel and I easily read this book in a couple of hours.
THE GASLIGHT STALKER by David Field is an interesting take on a famous killer and is sure to be a hit with historical crime fiction fans everywhere.
*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the Publisher
Esther is a well brought up young lady who has fallen on hard times who works hard as a seamstress from her room in a boarding house. When her neighbour, and friend, Martha is found murdered and the investigation seems to be taking a wrong turn in her opinion, she begins to do some digging herself, and with the help of a handsome police officer, Jack, Esther is determined to uncover the truth. But the darker side of London is coming alive and danger awaits this young pair of amateur sleuths ...
The first book in a new historical crime series, THE GASLIGHT STALKER by David Field held my interest from start to finish and I look forward to more from this author. The setting and time period come alive on every page and while there were times when Esther and Jack seem a little naive, they are characters that you come to care for as they try to uncover the truth. Mixing facts about Jack the Ripper with fiction really works well in this novel and I easily read this book in a couple of hours.
THE GASLIGHT STALKER by David Field is an interesting take on a famous killer and is sure to be a hit with historical crime fiction fans everywhere.
*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the Publisher
April 23, 2018
I have always been interested in "Jack the Ripper" and found this book an enjoyable take on a well known story, with Esther and Jack bringing light to an otherwise dark interlude.
August 25, 2018
David Field's novel takes us into the sinister streets of Victorian London in search of a legendary monster. The Gaslight Stalker is inspired by Jack the Ripper's reign of terror on the streets of Whitechapel and Ripperologists will relish Field's interpretation of events. He cleverly uses existing speculation and mythology to help our heroes catch a killer. The book gives us a good picture of the seedy underbelly of London from the gin-soaked prostitutes to their lascivious punters and the dangers that lurk around every corner. At the eviscerated heart of the story is a well placed blossoming romance between a young Jewish seamstress, Esther Jacobs and the dashing Constable Jack Enright, who are both involved in the pursuit of the devilish killer who lurks in the shadows. Their innocent courtship is undoubtedly a refreshing contrast to the loose nature of the ladies of the night. Modern fiction fans will find this old-fashioned romance an enchanting contrast to the bed-hopping in contemporary novels. Field also brings in concepts of race, class and gender alongside the mystery plot and this becomes as much of a focus as the search for Jack.
For a Ripper novel Field deals with the subject matter in quite a removed way. He doesn't get bogged down in grizzly details but drips us enough information to get the bloody picture before moving on in a very British way.
Jacobs and Enright's crime-fighting adventures are set to continue in further books and are sure to pick up plenty of historical crime fiction fans.
For a Ripper novel Field deals with the subject matter in quite a removed way. He doesn't get bogged down in grizzly details but drips us enough information to get the bloody picture before moving on in a very British way.
Jacobs and Enright's crime-fighting adventures are set to continue in further books and are sure to pick up plenty of historical crime fiction fans.
March 2, 2018
I started this novel with trepidation: we know that Jack the Ripper was never caught so how is The Gaslight Stalker going to generate any suspense? I was pleasantly surprised by the original and unexpected explanation to this real-life crime spree. The plot mixes actual historical data with fictional details and it's done so well that it's hard to tell the difference. Maybe it won't fool an expert, but for the casual "ripperologist" it feels like rewriting history. But this true crime episode is made relatable thanks to Esther and Jack. She is a poor seamstress who lives in the area where women are being brutally and famously murdered. Esther is educated and hard-working, but has fallen on hard times. Jack is a rookie cop trying to learn the ropes. When they meet, sparks fly. Even if I enjoyed their banter this was my least favorite part, only because I'm not into romantic subplots, but many readers will enjoy the way the love story lightens the tone. My favorite part is the ambiance. I wouldn't want to live or even visit that London, but reading about the stench and the fog and the dirt paints a vivid picture of the cesspool that created a monster.
I received a free copy from the Publisher, but I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, Sapere Books!
I received a free copy from the Publisher, but I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, Sapere Books!
March 6, 2018
Acceptable, if not a bit slow. More than a few poor transitions that left me feeling like there was a missing chapter break or something more than what there was.
Wait. Let's try a different format.
Something good:
*I do appreciate the inclusion of marginalized characters (Esther and her pseudo-parents are Jewish).
*An interesting take on the Jack the Ripper investigation and a culprit I don't think I was expecting.
Something eh:
*Character transition/changes in POV were not always well delineated or always interesting.
*And Esther and Jack? I do not ship. Their chemistry is just not there.
Something bad:
*To my knowledge, and I will admit that I am perhaps not an expert, but why for the love of all that's holy, why did the language, the diction, the word choices constantly shift back and forth between modern vernacular and more standard examples of Victorian English?!
*The ending, and I mean the actual ending, a cross between gag me with a spoon and boring.
Verdict: if I have the chance, I'll likely read book two with the hopes that the story will be interesting, but I will likely never reread this as I tend to do with books I enjoy.
Wait. Let's try a different format.
Something good:
*I do appreciate the inclusion of marginalized characters (Esther and her pseudo-parents are Jewish).
*An interesting take on the Jack the Ripper investigation and a culprit I don't think I was expecting.
Something eh:
*Character transition/changes in POV were not always well delineated or always interesting.
*And Esther and Jack? I do not ship. Their chemistry is just not there.
Something bad:
*To my knowledge, and I will admit that I am perhaps not an expert, but why for the love of all that's holy, why did the language, the diction, the word choices constantly shift back and forth between modern vernacular and more standard examples of Victorian English?!
*The ending, and I mean the actual ending, a cross between gag me with a spoon and boring.
Verdict: if I have the chance, I'll likely read book two with the hopes that the story will be interesting, but I will likely never reread this as I tend to do with books I enjoy.
March 12, 2018
London, 1888
Whitechapel is full of the noise of August Bank Holiday celebrations. Everyone is in high spirits until a woman – Martha Turner – is discovered brutally murdered. Her friend, Esther, a lowly seamstress turned female sleuth, is determined to find the killer. A young police officer, Jack Enright, takes the lead on the case, and he and Esther soon embark on a professional – and personal – relationship.
When another murder is committed and whispers of a slasher calling himself Jack the Ripper start flowing through the London streets, the search becomes even more desperate.
There have been lots of books about Jack the Ripper so I started reading this new to me author with an open mind. I was pleasantly surprised. The book held my attention all the way through & I really enjoyed it. I’ll certainly be looking for more from the author
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Whitechapel is full of the noise of August Bank Holiday celebrations. Everyone is in high spirits until a woman – Martha Turner – is discovered brutally murdered. Her friend, Esther, a lowly seamstress turned female sleuth, is determined to find the killer. A young police officer, Jack Enright, takes the lead on the case, and he and Esther soon embark on a professional – and personal – relationship.
When another murder is committed and whispers of a slasher calling himself Jack the Ripper start flowing through the London streets, the search becomes even more desperate.
There have been lots of books about Jack the Ripper so I started reading this new to me author with an open mind. I was pleasantly surprised. The book held my attention all the way through & I really enjoyed it. I’ll certainly be looking for more from the author
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
March 18, 2018
I loved this book from start to finish. The Whitechapel murders have always fascinated me so I knew I would enjoy this but it wasn't just about the Whitechapel murders. Although this is a story the author has kept true to the facts around the murders as well as also informing of some very little known facts. It was also about the people who lived and worked in the area and the hardships they faced. The relationships they built up amongst themselves in what was what was a terrifying time. I wasn't expecting the twist in the story and this was greatly written and very feasible. It certainly made me think. A great book and story and I am looking forward to reading more from the author.
March 15, 2018
I received this as an ARC from Sapere books in exchange for a review.
I enjoyed this book. It was well written and interesting. I hadn't read anything about the book before starting it so it took me a while to realize it was about the Jack the Ripper murders. Of course I've heard of them but this was the most descriptive I had ever read about. I liked the story of the main characters Jack and Esther that was intertwined with the murder mystery portion.
This was an entertaining and imaginative look at a well written about topic. I enjoyed the twist on the usual take of Jack the Ripper. Well done and looking forward to the 2 planned sequels.
I enjoyed this book. It was well written and interesting. I hadn't read anything about the book before starting it so it took me a while to realize it was about the Jack the Ripper murders. Of course I've heard of them but this was the most descriptive I had ever read about. I liked the story of the main characters Jack and Esther that was intertwined with the murder mystery portion.
This was an entertaining and imaginative look at a well written about topic. I enjoyed the twist on the usual take of Jack the Ripper. Well done and looking forward to the 2 planned sequels.
March 1, 2018
London, 1888 and Martha Turner, friend of Esther Jacobs seamstress, is found dead, mutilated. With the help of a police officer, Jack Enright, Esther is determined to help find her killer. Then another body is found. Is there a connection, and who is this person calling himself Jack the Ripper.
I enjoyed this mystery and the main characters are a likeable pair. Definitely a decent start to a new historical mystery series.,
I enjoyed this mystery and the main characters are a likeable pair. Definitely a decent start to a new historical mystery series.,
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