The Name of the Star (Shades
of London, #1)
Maureen Johnson
Publisher: Putnam
To be released: September
29, 2011
Summary (from Goodreads):
The
day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable
occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school.
But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders
broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the
Ripper events 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. Even her roommate, who
was walking with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can
only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory 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.
I will read anything by Maureen Johnson because
she is awesome and so are her books but this one sounds extra awesome. I mean
London boarding school, Jack the Ripper and murder?? This just sounds like one
awesome book. I cannot wait to read this!!!
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