The Stalking Jack the Ripper Collection: Books 1-4

Stalking Jack the Ripper #1-4

by Kerri Maniscalco

Devour the complete #1 New York Times bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series: Stalking Jack the Ripper, Hunting Prince Dracula, Escaping from Houdini, Capturing the Devil, and a free novella are included in this thrilling new collection!
Between social teas and silk dress fittings, Audrey Rose Wadsworth leads a secret life studying corpses in the gruesome practice of forensic medicine. A string of ghastly corpses drags Audrey into the investigation of a serial murderer as she searches for the identity of Jack the Ripper.
This is only the beginning of Audrey's life-shattering journey. Soon, she's drawn deeper into the captivatingly gruesome world of bizarre murders. As Audrey finds herself in the castle of Dracula himself, and then face-to-face with the one and only Houdini, she discovers that love and death go hand in hand, and there's something irresistible about the charming Thomas Cresswell who accompanies her.
Shocking, blood-soaked discoveries will take Audrey and Thomas across the seas from London to America, where they find themselves dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel. Will Audrey Rose and Thomas see their last mystery to the end-together and in love-or will their fortunes finally run out when their most depraved adversary makes one final, devastating kill?

Genres: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Ebooks, Fantasy, Romance, Fiction, Mystery

1485 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 19, 2020

About the author

I'm mostly on instagram--where I'm always ready to talk fictional crushes and nerd out over books. (Okay, okay. And I've also been known to share snippets and teasers from my upcoming novels, if you're into that sort of thing...) Please feel free to chat with me there @KerriManiscalco. I love talking with fellow readers!


Kerri Maniscalco grew up in a semi-haunted house outside NYC where her fascination with gothic settings began. In her spare time she reads everything she can get her hands on, cooks all kinds of food with her family and friends, and drinks entirely too much tea while discussing life’s finer points with her cats.

She is the #1 NYT and USA Today bestselling author of the STALKING JACK THE RIPPER quartet, the KINGDOM OF THE WICKED trilogy, and her forthcoming adult debut, THRONE OF THE FALLEN, set within the KINGDOM OF THE WICKED universe. Two other un-named titles will also be set within the KOTW world and will follow two different princes.

For more information, visit Kerri online:
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Reviews

[Mindy (Book Snitch) · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This entire series is amazing! I received the signed box-set and it is proudly displayed on bookshelf.





I cant WAIT!!!
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**7/1/19 UPDATE**
I just preordered by signed boxset and used a gift card that I have been saving for this specific moment! An I am SUPER excited!

[Lucie V. · Rating 5 out of 5]

❗️❗️ Trigger warnings : autopsies and graphic descriptions of dead bodies


Stalking Jack the Ripper ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hunting Prince Dracula ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Escaping from Houdini ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Becoming the Dark Prince ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
Capturing the Devil ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5


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[Sheena ☆ Book Sheenanigans · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Jenny Jo Weir · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an entertaining, easy to read series. The books are nice, fun mystery reads, perfect for middle readers. Nice transitions books from young to adult. Great characters and good follow through on each book.

[murphy ✌ (daydreamofalife)]

Only 4.99 USD on Kindle!

[Laurel Chandler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short review on the series:

Stalking Jack the Ripper is a four-book mystery series that follows Audrey Rose Wadsworth, a daughter of a Lord in 1888 London, who loves forensic science. As she teamed up with her intelligent yet annoying classmate, Thomas Cresswell, to solve murder cases, they embark on a thrilling journey that promises chaos, death, and love.

This is my first mystery series and I think it’s great for introducing readers to the genre. It’s a bit spooky but not too scary, with sweet romance and the right amount of thrill that keeps you turning the pages. I also love how openly this series addresses the issue of death. Through the horror of those innocent deaths, it reminds us how precious and special every life is and what it means to truly live. The growth of both MCs throughout the series is also very inspiring. Stalking Jack the Ripper series will always have a special place in my heart. I highly recommend it.


Read my spoiler-free reviews on each book here:

Stalking Jack the Ripper —4 stars
Hunting Prince Dracula —4.5 stars
Escaping from Houdini —3.5 stars
Becoming the Dark Prince (novella)—5 stars
Capturing the Devil —4.5 stars


Review on this ebook bundle:

I’m totally in love with this ebook bundle! I grabbed this bundle at a great kindle deal and I’m so glad I did. I love how you can literary read this series back to back. (I have to find ridiculous reasons to stop reading lol) The formatting is tidy and consistent, so it’s pretty easy to read. Being able to access all my highlights and bookmarks without switching from book to book is another great bonus, which is so handy for reading a mystery series.

One thing you ought to know (which I didn’t know) before buying this bundle is that this edition doesn’t include any bonus contents.

What are the bonus contents? For book 1, there is a novella, Meeting Thomas Cresswell, that can be found in paperbacks and certain ebooks (but not in this one) which you can buy on kindle. The same goes for book 2, with letters between Thomas Cresswell (the male MC in the series) and his sister. As for book 3, as far as I know, it’s only available in some exclusive physical copies.

So, if you tend to be emotionally invested in MCs, you would probably want to read those bonus content very much. You might want to consider buying all the novella and ebooks separately (be sure they include the bonus!), or you can buy the paperbacks afterward, as I did.

[Nico bookreader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly it's just an amazing saga, at first I dive deep, of course some parts of it are less entertaining, but the relationship between Aundrey Rose and Thomas is just a delight, honestly the cases were really a challenge and not easy to resolve at all. love them all!

[Jocelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing story detailing the hunt for infamous killer Jack the Ripper. I learned quite a lot as it was very informative. It got a little dull in the middle, but at the end it was exciting again. I feel like my mind knew before me because I told myself I hope her brother isn’t the killer, I like him he’s caring. Then this book laughed at me and told me yes Nathanial is the killer! Audrey’s relationship with Thomas is developed at a realistic pace. I like how flirtatious he is and how she responds or her lack of response for that matter. I can’t wait to begin the next book in the series and see what happens in Romania.

[Tammy Scheidt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed this series.
Escaping Houdini was great!
Becoming the Dark Prince...it was nice to see things from Thomas's point of view.
This was a phenomenal series! I turely enjoyed every moment.

[Anns Bibliotherapy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this entire series. I may cry when it ends.

[lesehase_ (Maike) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 1: 4,5⭐️
Book 2: 4,5⭐️
Book 3: 4⭐️
Book 4: 4⭐️

Spannende Reihe zum Miträtseln, die ich empfehlen kan

[hayleythebookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

The series follows Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell as they investigate multiple murders, with each book investigating a different murderer and taking place in a different location. Throughout the series Audrey Rose and Thomas also navigate the intricacies and propriety of upper class society in the Victorian Era.

Kerri Maniscalco combines all the best parts of historical fiction, murder mystery, thriller, romance and young adult fiction to create an incredibly entertaining series. Each book has a combination of fact and fiction, and appear incredibly well researched, all of which allows for an immersive story. The plots follow a typical “whodunnit” structure which keeps the reader hooked until the end of the books.

I have absolutely adored reading this series. I loved Audrey Rose and Thomas as main characters, I really enjoyed their banter throughout the books. I also thought the side characters were brilliant and received plenty of page time. I thought the books were incredibly well written and the plots of each kept me engaged for the entirety of each book. I also loved the inclusion of diagrams, images and letters throughout each of the books, as this added to feeling immersed in the world created by these books.

I would highly recommend this series but please be warned as there were at times graphic descriptions of the murders which some people could find triggering.

[Danielle Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Rating: 4 stars

My thoughts:

This series is absolutely stunning and incredible to binge-read. As much as I enjoy watching invetigating bodies, I love Kerri Maniscalco's Jack the Ripper series. Each book has a distinct story that I certainly love, and every deduction that Audrey Rose and Thomas made is absorbed and really manipulated to every situation. I love how technical they are, how well it is written, and imagining it like in movies; it’s so damn amazing. Despite all the murders, the love grows, and it gives off this light feeling throughout the book. I didn’t find it hard to focus on the love story and the murders; it easily blended them well, and it’s all written beautifully.
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Connections to every murder and the places are well executed. Going back to the first book, there are already hints; I actually didn’t notice them quickly, and revealing them in the last book gave me this adrenaline to remember them and make them connect to murders. It’s amazingly written, and I love every story that she wrote; everything is like a crime scene, and I’m in love with it.
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I’m super happy that I finally got a chance to read this series. It’s so good to binge read it, especially since they’re connected, and finally, I met Audrey Rose and Thomas, and I love knowing their adventures. I highly recommend this series if you love crime and solving murders. This is something you want to check out.

[Beatrice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ho sentito così tante recensioni negative che le mie aspettative erano pari a zero e invece non è poi così male.
Ok non è il libro della vita ma nemmeno il libro peggiore che io abbia mai letto, la scrittura aiuta tanto essendo molto scorrevole. La storia non è così male e non c'è le vedo tutte queste critiche addirittura voti da 1 stella. Gli avrei dato 3.7 stelline ma proprio per i voti così bassi degli altri io voglio arrivare a 4 e sicuramente leggerò i prossimi seguiti sperando in un miglioramento e non il contrario. Ps. Non so come le persone riescano a leggere solo libri perfetti e seri, io adoro leggere anche storie non troppo perfette e scritte al massimo e un po trash, ogni tanto mi fa bene leggere senza aspettative o leggere solo per il piacere di farlo senza criticare troppo ma leggendo anche libri un po superficiali e tranquilli. Ovviamente ognuno ha I propri gusti ma tra tutte le recensioni negative pensavo chissà cosa avrei trovato e invece non è così schifoso come l hanno definito in molti. ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 stelline

[Jennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love this series. Following the characters and the clues was so much fun. I was able to guess the "killers" in the first and third book, or so I thought. The twists and turns she added were amazing. The character growth is slow, but fits with the era, for the most part. There are a few spots, especially in the last book that move slowly, but it is worth the wait. I am an adult and a true crime fan, and the amount of research she put into Jack the Ripper and H. H. Holmes is amazing. I do like the clean ending, but I think H. H. Holmes capture happened differently. Im going off a vague memory of a pod cast though.

[Luz Giallombardo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A la caza de Jack el destripador es una saga llena de enigmas, oscuridad y sangre. Pero también de amistad, hermandad y amor.

“At some point, we're all someone's hero and another's villain. It's all a matter of perspective.”

Kerri Maniscalco, en general, logró atraparme con los intrigantes casos a resolver que se le fueron presentando a Audrey Rose y Thomas Cresswell, a la vez que cautivarme con el romance de ambos. Las partes que más disfruté leer fueron las autopsias e ir uniendo las pistas que iban encontrando los protagonistas. Logró crear un mundo sombrío y absorbente que te invita a desentrañar (literal y metafóricamente) los asesinatos y misterios en torno a estos.

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Lamentablemente los cadáveres y sus respectivas autopsias fueron disminuyendo drásticamente en el último libro para ser reemplazadas por muchísimas más escenas de romance y un escándalo sobre una supuesta prometida de Thomas que al final se resolvió en un abrir y cerrar de ojos. Esto dejó poco espacio para desarrollar bien el último misterio. Aún así, disfruté ver a Rose y Thomas finalmente juntos viviendo la vida que siempre soñaron.

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Mi libro favorito sin duda fue A la caza de Drácula, ya que al contrario del último libro, considero que fue en el que más se logró el aura de misterio y terror, y donde más detalladas fueron las autopsias, que al fin y al cabo, fueron las que comenzaron el interés de la protagonista en los asesinatos.

A pesar de las pequeñas decepciones con el último libro por la falta de desarrollo del misterio, la saga me fascinó y se la recomendaría a cualquiera que quiera disfrutar un poco de amor y oscuridad.

[lulu · Rating 5 out of 5]

C'était une très bonne lecture ! J'ai beaucoup aimé l'ambiance, les personnages sont attachants aussi. Et franchement il y avait des moments émouvants ! L'intrigue m'a beaucoup plu et la fin m'a surprise ! Je ne m'y attendais pas du tout !
C'est vraiment dommage que la suite n'est jamais été traduit, je pense que j'aurais adoré !

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic twist on the popular topic of Jack the Ripper and other known topics. The author used aspects of Sherlock Holms to put the pieces together in this captivating series. It truly takes the tradition and throws it out the window. This set is a great young adult book set for those into crime and mild suspense.

[Gabi Berry · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s definitely a ride

I’ve been obsessed with Jack the Ripper since high school. This certainly puts a fascinating spin on the 100+ year old case and I must say I enjoyed every minute of it!

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved it. One of my favorite series of all time. The balance between an extremely interesting investigation and a beautiful romance is perfect. The only thing to criticize is that it ends.

[Ash Brinkmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly a phenomenal series. The author did a remarkable job of seamlessly intertwining historical facts and events with her fiction characters. It’s both dark and warm, deep and refreshingly light. A great read throughout.

[MicaelaHope · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is 1 of my favorite book series of all time & it’s really nice to have all the ebooks in 1 collection. My only complaint is that the 4 extra “Meeting Thomas Cresswell” chapters from the mass market copy of “Stalking Jack The Ripper” are not included in the collection.

[imann_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this murder mystery. Yes, it was YA but I still loved it. It was set in Victorian era. But it was a good read. Read the whole series during the summer. Thomas was a true gentleman. He was amazing. He was like Sherlock Holmes but better.

[Leigh ♡ Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would have been 5 but the last book let me down alot! In love with the first 3, not so keen on the last, felt abit hap-hazard.

[Janessa Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books take you on an adventure of magic, murder, science, romance, and more. This is a must-read series.

[everything.kate.reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

just not my thing

[Tyler S. Cluff · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can’t go wrong with a Jack the Ripper thriller and a female lead

[paula hunsinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

These were awesome books...have also read her other series...and have pre ordered her next book

[Amanda Feldhus · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books are fantastic!

[Hfendjdbej · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murder mystery with a side of romance *chefs kiss*