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John Darnell #4
The Case of the Ripper's Revenge
In this new mystery from the author of The Case of the 2nd Séance, professor/paranormal detective John Darnell teams up with George Bernard Shaw to track down a murderer whose crimes bear a disturbing resemblance to Jack the Ripper's.
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Jack the Ripper! Just his name alone can send shivers up the spine. In 1917 London, a series of murders are hauntingly similar to the vicious killings by Jack the Ripper in 1888. Is it a copy-cat killer? A dark, ghostly figure lurks on the streets of the Whitechapel district, where the Ripper's killings occurred, and a prostitute is murdered there, in the Ripper manner. Scotland Yard calls in Professor John Darnell, the world's first and only paranormal detective to investigate the ghost sightings, and he is drawn deeply into the mystery. Other Ripper-type killings are committed in fashionable parts of London, and Darnell knows he must lay a trap to catch the elusive killer. "The Case of The Ripper's Revenge" is the fourth in the John Darnell Mystery Series, set in the early 1900's, when the public was intrigued with paranormal phenomena and sightings and seances. In the story, playwright George Bernard Shaw aids Darnell in his dangerous plan.
About the Author
Sam McCarver has had a lifelong interest in history and mystery, going back to his early readings of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories and Agatha Christie's mysteries. He writes "history-mysteries," incorporating real people of the era, such as literary and political figures, into his fictional stories. The first of his Darnell mysteries, "The Case of Cabin 13," was set on the Titanic in 1912. In it, Captain E.J. Smith and Chairman Bruce Ismay employ him to solve the mystery of three suicides in cabin 13 on other White Star Line ships. He meets and falls in love with his future wife, Penny. She becomes friends with Madeleine Astor, young wife of multi-millionnaire John Jacob Astor IV. On the Orient Express in 1914, in "The Case of Compartment 7," Darnell and Penny take a delayed honeymoon while he investigates sightings of a woman's bloody apparition in compartment 7. Aboard the train are Agatha Miller, soon to be Christie when she marries, Prince Carol II, and the infamous spy, Mata Hari. In the third book, in London's dark world of psychics in 1916, in "The Case of The 2nd Seance," Darnell works with Arthur Conan Doyle, searching for Prime Minister Lloyd George's teen-aged daughter, who vanished during a seance, and solving a mysterious murder.
From the Author
Jack the Ripper! Just his name alone can send shivers up the spine. In 1917 London, a series of murders are hauntingly similar to the vicious killings by Jack the Ripper in 1888. Is it a copy-cat killer? A dark, ghostly figure lurks on the streets of the Whitechapel district, where the Ripper's killings occurred, and a prostitute is murdered there, in the Ripper manner. Scotland Yard calls in Professor John Darnell, the world's first and only paranormal detective to investigate the ghost sightings, and he is drawn deeply into the mystery. Other Ripper-type killings are committed in fashionable parts of London, and Darnell knows he must lay a trap to catch the elusive killer. "The Case of The Ripper's Revenge" is the fourth in the John Darnell Mystery Series, set in the early 1900's, when the public was intrigued with paranormal phenomena and sightings and seances. In the story, playwright George Bernard Shaw aids Darnell in his dangerous plan.
About the Author
Sam McCarver has had a lifelong interest in history and mystery, going back to his early readings of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories and Agatha Christie's mysteries. He writes "history-mysteries," incorporating real people of the era, such as literary and political figures, into his fictional stories. The first of his Darnell mysteries, "The Case of Cabin 13," was set on the Titanic in 1912. In it, Captain E.J. Smith and Chairman Bruce Ismay employ him to solve the mystery of three suicides in cabin 13 on other White Star Line ships. He meets and falls in love with his future wife, Penny. She becomes friends with Madeleine Astor, young wife of multi-millionnaire John Jacob Astor IV. On the Orient Express in 1914, in "The Case of Compartment 7," Darnell and Penny take a delayed honeymoon while he investigates sightings of a woman's bloody apparition in compartment 7. Aboard the train are Agatha Miller, soon to be Christie when she marries, Prince Carol II, and the infamous spy, Mata Hari. In the third book, in London's dark world of psychics in 1916, in "The Case of The 2nd Seance," Darnell works with Arthur Conan Doyle, searching for Prime Minister Lloyd George's teen-aged daughter, who vanished during a seance, and solving a mysterious murder.
212 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 2001
About the author
Sam McCarver
12 books6 followersAuthor of six novels in John Darnell Mystery Series, published by Penguin Putnam or Five Star. Has self-published writing books: Novel Writing for Wanna-be's and Poetry Writing for Wanna-be's. Has written and performed his poetry and has taught writing for 10 years.
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October 10, 2023
In the early 1900s, Professor John Darnell is known for his investigations of paranormal phenomena. The demand for his services has pushed his teaching to the background. Between cases and hoping for some downtime with his wife, he receives a call from Scotland Yard.
There have been ghostly sightings of a figure in a black cape, top hat and three piece suit of an earlier era, in the Whitechapel area. When the body of a streetwalker is found murdered and in a grisly condition one morning, the fears of the return of Jack the Ripper from thirty years ago are brought to life again.
Darnell feels it is a flesh and blood person and not a ghost. It is up to him to investigate and prove it. A second murder confirms Darnell’s suspicions. The person is following the pattern of the original Ripper.
Darnell finds assistance in setting a trap to catch the killer, from George Bernard Shaw, an unlikely but perfect source in creating the bait for the trap.
An enjoyable read, taking place in an earlier time.
There have been ghostly sightings of a figure in a black cape, top hat and three piece suit of an earlier era, in the Whitechapel area. When the body of a streetwalker is found murdered and in a grisly condition one morning, the fears of the return of Jack the Ripper from thirty years ago are brought to life again.
Darnell feels it is a flesh and blood person and not a ghost. It is up to him to investigate and prove it. A second murder confirms Darnell’s suspicions. The person is following the pattern of the original Ripper.
Darnell finds assistance in setting a trap to catch the killer, from George Bernard Shaw, an unlikely but perfect source in creating the bait for the trap.
An enjoyable read, taking place in an earlier time.
May 28, 2017
I've had this book forever and finally read it. And saying that I liked it is a stretch, but it was better than a 2 star rating. The Ripper brought the book to my attention, but the characters and the writing kept it. It's not my typical "cozy"read, but I am interested in reading at least one more in the series.
January 19, 2016
Once again in the silent streets of White Chapel London; a brutal killer stalks on the blood of prostitutes. Though murders are common, what gets the attention of the Scotland Yard is the way the crimes were committed; they're savagely done in grotesque ways they are also very familiar.
Professor John Darnell has been called in by the Scotland Yard to help investigate the crimes, they soon find out that they have a copycat in their mist; coping the patterns of Jack the Ripper which springs fear from the past once again.
Will they be able to spring a trap in time to catch this copycat before another Jack the Ripper victim is found? Will they be able to solve this crime before it's too late?
This book was very adventurous and keeps you wondering. A good thriller and very well done. Highly recommend anyone to read this book if they like good mysteries and thrillers.
Professor John Darnell has been called in by the Scotland Yard to help investigate the crimes, they soon find out that they have a copycat in their mist; coping the patterns of Jack the Ripper which springs fear from the past once again.
Will they be able to spring a trap in time to catch this copycat before another Jack the Ripper victim is found? Will they be able to solve this crime before it's too late?
This book was very adventurous and keeps you wondering. A good thriller and very well done. Highly recommend anyone to read this book if they like good mysteries and thrillers.
August 7, 2011
A decent historical mystery with an interesting new take on the Ripper's identity. Three and a half stars.
August 9, 2012
A good story, but not particularly well written.
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