The Name of the Star
Sep 2011 · The Shades of London Book 1 · Sold by Penguin
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In this thrilling reimagining of Jack the Ripper, a young girl discovers her own shocking abilities amidst a series of brutal murders in modern-day London.
“A gorgeously written, chilling, atmospheric thriller. The streets of London have never been so sinister or so romantic.”—Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series
“This book made me want to give up everything, move to London, and fight ghosts.”—Holly Black, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Cruel Prince
The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it’s the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city—gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific work of Jack the Ripper in the autumn of 1888.
Soon “Rippermania” takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was with her at the time, didn’t notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, what is he planning to do about her?
“A gorgeously written, chilling, atmospheric thriller. The streets of London have never been so sinister or so romantic.”—Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series
“This book made me want to give up everything, move to London, and fight ghosts.”—Holly Black, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Cruel Prince
The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it’s the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city—gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific work of Jack the Ripper in the autumn of 1888.
Soon “Rippermania” takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was with her at the time, didn’t notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, what is he planning to do about her?
In this thrilling reimagining of Jack the Ripper, a young girl discovers her own shocking abilities amidst a series of brutal murders in modern-day London.
“A gorgeously written, chilling, atmospheric thriller. The streets of London have never been so sinister or so romantic.”—Cassandra Clare, ...
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Chris
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January 1, 2020
It's a book to pick up when things are bad and you just want a sweet pause from everything for a little while. It's fast paced and the characters are sweet and likeable. You won't regret reading it.
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Hannah Schuessler
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August 6, 2014
I just finished reading a sample of this book, (on Google Play) and I just gotta say, its very interesting. I would love to read more. This book, I heard, was amazing. And I just found out about the Shades Of London series by Maureen Johnson. She sure has some talent when it comes to writing, :)
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Bri Marie
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August 11, 2016
This is one of my favorite books I've read the second one the madness underneath was pretty good too!!
About the author
Maureen Johnson is the author of many young adult novels, including the New York Times bestselling Let It Snow. She lives in New York City.
Maureen Johnson is the author of many young adult novels, including the New York Times bestselling Let It Snow. She lives in New York City.
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