Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson

[Michael Walker]

Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson by Lyndsay Faye.

 

From the gritty streets of nineteenth century London, the loyal and courageous Dr. Watson offers a tale unearthed after generations of lore: the harrowing story of Sherlock Holmes's attempt to hunt down Jack the Ripper.

As England's greatest specialist in criminal detection, Sherlock Holmes is unwavering in his quest to capture the killer responsible for terrifying London's East End. He hires an "unfortunate" known as Mary Ann Monk, the friend of a fellow streetwalker who was one of the Ripper's earliest victims; and he relies heavily on the steadfast and devoted Dr. John H. Watson. When Holmes himself is wounded in Whitechapel during an attempt to catch the savage monster, the popular press launches an investigation of its own, questioning the great detective's role in the very crimes he is so fervently struggling to prevent. Stripped of his credibility, Holmes is left with no choice but to break every rule in the desperate race to find the madman known as "the Knife" before it is too late.

A masterly re-creation of history's most diabolical villain, Lyndsay Faye's debut brings unparalleled authenticity to the atmosphere of Whitechapel and London in the fledgling days of tabloid journalism and recalls the ideals evinced by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most beloved and world-renowned characters. Jack the Ripper's identity, still hotly debated around the world more than a century after his crimes were committed, remains a mystery ripe for speculation. Dust and Shadow explores the terrifying prospect of tracking a serial killer without the advantage of modern forensics, and the result is a lightning-paced novel brimming with historical detail that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Book is in epub format.

Lyndsay Faye - Dust and Shadow.zip

[Dave Gibson]

This is, indeed, a very powerful read. Kudos for the post, Michael. Cheers, Dave.

[Anson (Bob) Roberts]

Here's the cover for this one:

[Riklaa]

Hi Bob,

A completist strikes again!!  LOL   -----------------------------  Rick

[Anson (Bob) Roberts]

Actually, I restrained myself. That's only one of three covers I have for that book.  :>)

[Riklaa]

If i see a post without a picture i look for one and put it in as a gift.  LOL  -------  Rick

[Michael Walker]

Thanks for the cover picture. I forgot to add myself. Could you also add the other two covers for this book???

The only other one I have is the audiobook cover with Tower Bridge on it. 

Cheers,

 

Michael

[Anson (Bob) Roberts]

I'll post them as soon as I get some time tomorrow.

[Steve Kostelecky]

Thanks, Michael.

[Riklaa]

Excellent. -------------   Rick