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Victorian London hides a deadly secret. Bloodshed stains the cobbled streets.
An innocent boy born in poverty takes a path that will ultimately lead him to become one of the most notorious serial killers of the 19th century.
One hundred and thirty years later Alice procures a painting. Little does she know the dark alleyway in the picture will take her on as journey through time revealing the truth about Jack the Ripper.
Stalked by a strange man Alice discovers he has a connection to Whitechapel.
Can she alter the events unfolding and prevent further murders?
Will the past catch up with her?
An innocent boy born in poverty takes a path that will ultimately lead him to become one of the most notorious serial killers of the 19th century.
One hundred and thirty years later Alice procures a painting. Little does she know the dark alleyway in the picture will take her on as journey through time revealing the truth about Jack the Ripper.
Stalked by a strange man Alice discovers he has a connection to Whitechapel.
Can she alter the events unfolding and prevent further murders?
Will the past catch up with her?
284 pages, Paperback
Published June 30, 2018
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About the author
Roger David Francis
27 books30 followersAuthor Roger David Francis from North Wales had always been fascinated by the supernatural. Whilst researching his great love the infamous Loch Ness monster, Roger discovered Teggie another sea creature, and thus the story begins. Having grown up in the Midlands, Roger's childhood was dominated by Sci fi and Fantasy. Stories of haunted houses and mystical monsters inspired Roger to write about the Beast of Lake Bala. He supports several local animal charities and regularly sends donations to help with the upkeep of abandoned donkeys and horses. Over the years, Roger has worked as a radio presenter and even done some live theatre. Roger current interests include working with Independent Local Film makers to make fun, exciting and entertaining films.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
January 3, 2019
I always keep good book to start the new year with this is creepy horror that by first description on page one has you wanting to read more.
I don't often judge book by its cover but Sore one of my friends on here was reading it, oh whats that? What creepy horror cover, that sounds good.
This book of two parts Victor in 1860s in an orphaning a nasty horrible murdering child who is crazy we can guess who he grows up to be. This book about Jolly old Jack.
The 2nd part is set now around Alice who is just paying her rent, she at weekends works for her landlord in his antique shop, she collects old Victorian painting that are worthless but One day she finds small pictures of a man in top hat murdering a woman in an alley. She takes it home.
Who painted it?
Why did do it?
Worst of all did do it from real life?
Alice oh Alice she going to go down her own 'rabbit hole' to hell.
As we move on through Victor's life from 1860s to 1875 we see the real dark filthy real poverty side of Victorian London the dark alleys,gin dens & Victor killing females.
We also see Alice trapped with a painting that cannot be destroyed no matter how hard she tries it just comes back, it changes too showing different ways to kill.
For Alice bad turns to worse she gets a crazy blind date boyfriend who is a stalker whats he called?
Oddly Victor or Jack to his friends!
I don't often judge book by its cover but Sore one of my friends on here was reading it, oh whats that? What creepy horror cover, that sounds good.
This book of two parts Victor in 1860s in an orphaning a nasty horrible murdering child who is crazy we can guess who he grows up to be. This book about Jolly old Jack.
The 2nd part is set now around Alice who is just paying her rent, she at weekends works for her landlord in his antique shop, she collects old Victorian painting that are worthless but One day she finds small pictures of a man in top hat murdering a woman in an alley. She takes it home.
Who painted it?
Why did do it?
Worst of all did do it from real life?
Alice oh Alice she going to go down her own 'rabbit hole' to hell.
As we move on through Victor's life from 1860s to 1875 we see the real dark filthy real poverty side of Victorian London the dark alleys,gin dens & Victor killing females.
We also see Alice trapped with a painting that cannot be destroyed no matter how hard she tries it just comes back, it changes too showing different ways to kill.
For Alice bad turns to worse she gets a crazy blind date boyfriend who is a stalker whats he called?
Oddly Victor or Jack to his friends!
July 17, 2018
I loved this book. I've read a few other books by this author so I knew this one should be good too, and I wasn't disappointed. I believe it is the 130th anniversary of Jack The Ripper this year. I think this is based on the murders that happened in 1888. The book does contain many elements of sex and gore which are necessary for the story to be told. Most Jack The Ripper stories only write about Jack The Ripper as an adult. Roger David Francis has started at the beginning and reveals what Jack The Ripper may have been like as a boy. I suppose it is historical fiction/horror, but there is also a futuristic aspect to the story too. All in all I really enjoyed it and feel it is worthy of all five stars.
July 17, 2018
A friend of mine recommended this to me. I love how the character is explored. The author takes you on a journey and explores the background of the character in a logical and exciting manner.
Nobody knows who the Ripper is, so whose to say this isn't him?
Definitely not for the feint heart, but one I would definitely say is worth the time to read.
Without giving it away the story has a fascinating twist at the end.
Nobody knows who the Ripper is, so whose to say this isn't him?
Definitely not for the feint heart, but one I would definitely say is worth the time to read.
Without giving it away the story has a fascinating twist at the end.
August 25, 2018
This book made me uncomfortable, yet I couldn't put it down.
June 30, 2019
Watch Out for Haunted Paintings!
Alice finds a Victorian painting and her quiet, yet comfortable, life is suddenly changed. Mr. Francis skillfully blends past and present into a twisting horror. Absolutely worth the read!
Alice finds a Victorian painting and her quiet, yet comfortable, life is suddenly changed. Mr. Francis skillfully blends past and present into a twisting horror. Absolutely worth the read!
April 3, 2019
Commas. Commas. Commas.
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