Author: Maureen Johnson
Goodreads Rating: 3.90
Pages: 372
Format: Finished Copy from NYCC12
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.
The Time Will Come is a meme hosted by Jodie over at Books for Company. I keep wanting to call this This Too Shall Pass, but alas, that is not the name, but the concept is the same. These are books that I really want to read but just haven't gotten around to.
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.
Nicole's Take:
A modern day Jack the Ripper? I love it. It takes some of my favorite themes and combines them. Historical Fiction, London, and murder? This book has my name written all over it. I got this book while I was at BEA12, and I'm so bummed that I haven't gotten to read it yet, but when I do have a free chance to read it, I will get there.
