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The Streets of Whitechapel (2010)
Jack the Ripper's Autumn of Terror, Whitechapel, 1888. Over half a century later, the tale is told and the truth is revealed.
An old man sits alone in his flat, burdened by the demons of his past, no longer able to suppress the urge to divulge the truth. Once and for all the world will know who Jack the Ripper really was.
James Collins is a man born of humble beginnings who, after the tragic passing of his father, searches for a new life in London. What he finds is a sinister world of murder and deceit, manipulated by the dark stranger, Jack. Can James escape the clutches of the Ripper and save the person one who means the most to him?
Oct 07, 2017 Miriam Smith rated it 5 StarsIt was amazing!
Having already read "Return to Whitechapel" by Dean Jacobs and absolutely loving it, I just had to read the first book in the series "The Streets of Whitechapel" too.
I love tales of Victorian London and Jack the Ripper and this story is an excellent take on what the author envisages how the grisly murders happened and to who Jack really was.
The year is 1954. After 66 long, tormented years the truth will finally be revealed. James Collins, now an old man, sits in his musty flat writing his memoirs, revealing his innermost memories that will finally set the truth free...Who was Jack the Ripper?
Although by already reading the second book there were a lot of things I already knew had happened, I was still addicted to this compelling book from the intriguing start. The fantastic writing is such that you really feel you are totally encapsulated in James' world as he recounts 'The Autumn of Terror' in Whitechapel 1888. The streets, the people, the ambience are all so real - the research carried out by the author means he has been able to include the real street names, murder victims and residents etc into the story with incredible authenticity.
James leaves Dublin for Old London Town after his father's murder and after the shocking discovery that his mother was not as virtuous as he thought. On arrival in London and as the murders start to begin he comes into contact with a man called Jack who terrorises him and leaves him fearing for his safety. As the body count rises suspicions are thrown on everyone as Jack is kept in the shadows. Can James help the police catch the real Jack the Ripper? There are some subtle hints through the story as to who Jack maybe but it's not till the last page that he is revealed and I think it was excellent idea by the author to decide on this scenario.I liked James and sympathised so much with him as he struggled with his teenage years and it was highly interesting reading the story unfold the way it did. I can't recommend these two books enough if you have an interest in the Ripper, even if you don't, they are excellent examples of Victorian crime mysteries and I am actually going to miss James and the whole entertaining story!
A fabulous 5 stars for a thrilling series!
An old man sits alone in his flat, burdened by the demons of his past, no longer able to suppress the urge to divulge the truth. Once and for all the world will know who Jack the Ripper really was.
James Collins is a man born of humble beginnings who, after the tragic passing of his father, searches for a new life in London. What he finds is a sinister world of murder and deceit, manipulated by the dark stranger, Jack. Can James escape the clutches of the Ripper and save the person one who means the most to him?
Oct 07, 2017 Miriam Smith rated it 5 StarsIt was amazing!
Having already read "Return to Whitechapel" by Dean Jacobs and absolutely loving it, I just had to read the first book in the series "The Streets of Whitechapel" too.
I love tales of Victorian London and Jack the Ripper and this story is an excellent take on what the author envisages how the grisly murders happened and to who Jack really was.
The year is 1954. After 66 long, tormented years the truth will finally be revealed. James Collins, now an old man, sits in his musty flat writing his memoirs, revealing his innermost memories that will finally set the truth free...Who was Jack the Ripper?
Although by already reading the second book there were a lot of things I already knew had happened, I was still addicted to this compelling book from the intriguing start. The fantastic writing is such that you really feel you are totally encapsulated in James' world as he recounts 'The Autumn of Terror' in Whitechapel 1888. The streets, the people, the ambience are all so real - the research carried out by the author means he has been able to include the real street names, murder victims and residents etc into the story with incredible authenticity.
James leaves Dublin for Old London Town after his father's murder and after the shocking discovery that his mother was not as virtuous as he thought. On arrival in London and as the murders start to begin he comes into contact with a man called Jack who terrorises him and leaves him fearing for his safety. As the body count rises suspicions are thrown on everyone as Jack is kept in the shadows. Can James help the police catch the real Jack the Ripper? There are some subtle hints through the story as to who Jack maybe but it's not till the last page that he is revealed and I think it was excellent idea by the author to decide on this scenario.I liked James and sympathised so much with him as he struggled with his teenage years and it was highly interesting reading the story unfold the way it did. I can't recommend these two books enough if you have an interest in the Ripper, even if you don't, they are excellent examples of Victorian crime mysteries and I am actually going to miss James and the whole entertaining story!
A fabulous 5 stars for a thrilling series!
Return to Whitechapel: The Ripper's Knife
‘You know, Mr Collins, I think our elusive Ripper's quarrel is not with the lower class females of Whitechapel... it is with you.'
Whitechapel, London, 1889: James Collins reflects on his tragically intimate relationship with the ‘Jack the Ripper' killings the previous Autumn and, longing to escape, takes a boat to France. He begins a new life in Paris under the tutelage of the distinguished criminologist, Alex Lacassagne, and his intelligent and beautiful daughter, Lena.
James thrives in his new life, finding a sense of purpose as a consulting detective. But Whitechapel has a way of drawing him back to the horrors he hoped he had left behind.
Sep 24, 2017 Miriam Smith rated it 5 Stars 'A thirst for the darkness caused the creature inside to stir........'
I've always been very interested and fascinated by Jack the Ripper and with my favourite period of time in fiction being Victorian London then I just knew I was going to love this book "Return to Whitechapel - The Ripper's Knife".
It certainly didn't disappoint, exceedingly well written and composed, it's an excellent fictional account based on the real life murders carried out by the Ripper.
The book is the second written by the author Dean Jacobs and features the after years following the last murder in 1888. James Collins aka Jack the Ripper now fifty years older stumbles across a photo from 1890 where he begins to tell the reader how the photo came to be taken.
After the last murder of Mary Kelly, James takes a boat to France to start a new life in Paris under the tutelage of criminologist Alex Lacassagne and his daughter Lena. James thrives in his new life as a consulting detective - managing to keep the monster within him contained - but Whitechapel has a way of drawing him back to the horrors he hoped he'd left behind.
I actually liked James' character and truly felt sorry for the split personality he endured. The story has a great plot to it and I was quite surprised by the ending - an ingenious twist - that I thoroughly enjoyed and devoured in a day. I have to say that the quality of the printing is superb, with fourteen full page full colour illustrations accompanying the story all by the author. This really made it for me and definitely will be staying on my bookshelf!
I highly recommend "Return to Whitechapel", it has been very well researched, is truly entertaining, not overly violent and instantly compelling.
I'm intrigued to see what happened in the first book "The Streets of Whitechapel" so I've purchased it to accompany this one and look forward to reading that too.
It was always going to be a masterful 5 stars for this book and I would love to read more by this author in the future.
Whitechapel, London, 1889: James Collins reflects on his tragically intimate relationship with the ‘Jack the Ripper' killings the previous Autumn and, longing to escape, takes a boat to France. He begins a new life in Paris under the tutelage of the distinguished criminologist, Alex Lacassagne, and his intelligent and beautiful daughter, Lena.
James thrives in his new life, finding a sense of purpose as a consulting detective. But Whitechapel has a way of drawing him back to the horrors he hoped he had left behind.
Sep 24, 2017 Miriam Smith rated it 5 Stars 'A thirst for the darkness caused the creature inside to stir........'
I've always been very interested and fascinated by Jack the Ripper and with my favourite period of time in fiction being Victorian London then I just knew I was going to love this book "Return to Whitechapel - The Ripper's Knife".
It certainly didn't disappoint, exceedingly well written and composed, it's an excellent fictional account based on the real life murders carried out by the Ripper.
The book is the second written by the author Dean Jacobs and features the after years following the last murder in 1888. James Collins aka Jack the Ripper now fifty years older stumbles across a photo from 1890 where he begins to tell the reader how the photo came to be taken.
After the last murder of Mary Kelly, James takes a boat to France to start a new life in Paris under the tutelage of criminologist Alex Lacassagne and his daughter Lena. James thrives in his new life as a consulting detective - managing to keep the monster within him contained - but Whitechapel has a way of drawing him back to the horrors he hoped he'd left behind.
I actually liked James' character and truly felt sorry for the split personality he endured. The story has a great plot to it and I was quite surprised by the ending - an ingenious twist - that I thoroughly enjoyed and devoured in a day. I have to say that the quality of the printing is superb, with fourteen full page full colour illustrations accompanying the story all by the author. This really made it for me and definitely will be staying on my bookshelf!
I highly recommend "Return to Whitechapel", it has been very well researched, is truly entertaining, not overly violent and instantly compelling.
I'm intrigued to see what happened in the first book "The Streets of Whitechapel" so I've purchased it to accompany this one and look forward to reading that too.
It was always going to be a masterful 5 stars for this book and I would love to read more by this author in the future.
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