Jackaby
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Jackaby
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This action-packed opening to the New York Times bestselling paranormal mystery series-perfect for fans of Doctor Who and the MCU-sets Sherlockian detective of the unexplained, R. F. Jackaby, and his new assistant, Abigail Rook, against a supernatural serial killer.
Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1892, and in need of a job, Abigail Rook meets R.F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinaryβincluding the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a gift for noticing ordinary but important details, which makes her perfect for the position of Jackaby's assistant.
On her first day, Abigail finds herself in the midst of a thrilling case: A serial killer is on the loose. The police are convinced it's an ordinary villain, but Jackaby is certain the foul deeds are the work of the kind of creature whose very existence the local police seem adamant to deny.
While Abigail finds herself drawn to Jackaby's keen intelligence and his sensitivity to phenomena others barely perceive, her feelings are confused by the presence of Charlie, a handsome young policeman willing to help Jackaby and Abigail on the case. But is Charlie's offer a sincere desire to be of service, or is some darker motive at work?
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Jackaby by William Ritter combines supernatural elements with a detective twist, drawing comparisons to classics like Sherlock Holmes and modern favourites like Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Reviewers commend its engaging blend of science and the supernatural, appreciated for its quick pace and potential for sequels. The book is set in an alternate 19th-century New England, offering a rich, whimsical world that keeps readers captivated. Fans of fantasy and mystery are likely to find it an enjoyable read.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781523523986
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 August 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Algonquin Young Readers
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 320
About the Author
William Ritter is an Oregon educator and the New York Times bestselling author of the Jackaby series, which received glowing trade and national reviews and was named to many state lists. He is the proud father of the two bravest boys in the Wild Wood, and husband to the indomitable Queen of the Deep Dark. Visit him online at rwillritter.wordpress.com and find him on Twitter: @Willothewords.
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