![]() ![]() Abundant red herrings and a dash of romance round out this gruesome but engrossing story." - Publisher's Weekly "Maniscalco's winning combinations of historical fiction, romance, forensics, and a feisty heroine will attract historical-fiction and romance readers.Well-placed hooks advance the plot and sustain the swift pace."- Booklist "Readers of the previous mystery will be thrilled to have more of this likable duo. Masterfully crafted."- Hypable "Maniscalco has created a serious, sharp-minded, and forward-thinking protagonist in Audrey Rose, whose fearlessness will endear her to readers looking for an engaging historical thriller. It was easy to understand just how Audrey Rose comes to be so enthralled with the Midnight Carnival and the performers because, as readers, we're put under the same exact spell. The settings and Midnight Carnival performances are lush yet dangerous, beautiful yet terrifying. Another delightfully mysterious addition to the series."- School Library Journal "Every sentence of this novel drips with decadence. Though her father, Lord Edmund, has forbidden it, Audrey covertly studies forensic medicine.while "the Ripper" remains two steps ahead, lurking where Audrey least expects.Maniscalco's portrayal of scientific invention in a newly industrial era will serve as a fine first foray into Victorian classics." - Booklist "Displaying her usual fierce determination and progressive ideals, Audrey Rose is once again a compelling protagonist. A gripping mystery with a compelling heroine and just the right touch of romance."- Kirkus "Audrey Rose Wadsworth prefers breeches to ball gowns, autopsies to afternoon tea, and scalpels to knitting needles. This dark, gothic landscape is peopled with nuanced, diverse characters who keep readers enthralled. Plenty of red herrings, a conspicuous absence of blood, and a developing romance make this a must-read." - School Library Journal "Audrey Rose is a witty, resourceful feminist who refuses to bow to Victorian-era gender norms. ![]() A must-have."- School Library Journal (*starred review*) "An entertaining debut full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of historical fiction and mystery." - School Library Journal "Audrey is a young woman eager to use her brains and willing to flaunt society's rules.This mystery pays homage to classics like Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will satisfy those readers looking for historical mystery, a witty heroine, and a little romance." - School Library Connection "Audrey Rose is a smart, fearless, and progressive heroine. * "This audiobook has everything: a true-life tale that has intrigued readers for 100-plus years, a young woman who balks at the constraints put upon women during the Victorian era, a marvelous yet somewhat gruesome mystery, and a narrator who brings you down into Spitalfields as Jack the Ripper earns his name. But with clues to the next victim pointing to someone she loves, can Audrey Rose unravel the mystery before the killer's horrifying finale? It's up to Audrey Rose and Thomas to piece together the gruesome investigation before more passengers die before reaching their destination. The strange and disturbing influence of the Moonlight Carnival pervades the decks as the murders grow more and more bizarre. But privileged young women begin to go missing without explanation, and a series of brutal slayings shocks the entire ship. ![]() Embarking on a week-long voyage across the Atlantic on the opulent RMS Etruria, Audrey Rose Wadsworth and her partner-in-crime-investigation, Thomas Cresswell, are delighted to discover a traveling troupe of circus performers, fortune tellers, and a certain charismatic young escape artist entertaining the first-class passengers nightly. Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell find themselves aboard a luxurious ocean liner that becomes a floating prison of horror when passengers are murdered one by one, with nowhere to run from the killer. The #1 bestselling series that started with Stalking Jack the Ripper and Hunting Prince Dracula continues its streak in this third bloody installment. ![]()
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