The Name of the Star
Sept 2011 · The Shades of London Book 1 · Penguin
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New York Times bestseller Maureen Johnson takes on Jack the Ripper in this captivating paranormal thriller!
The day that Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school is also the day a series of brutal murders breaks out over the city, killings mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper spree of more than a century ago. 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--the only one who can see him. And now Rory has become his next target. In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.
The day that Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school is also the day a series of brutal murders breaks out over the city, killings mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper spree of more than a century ago. 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--the only one who can see him. And now Rory has become his next target. In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.
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4.6
67 reviews
Chris
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1 January 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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6 August 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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11 August 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 (www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com) is the author of seven young adult novels, including the New York Times bestselling Let It Snow. She lives in New York City.
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