The Whitechapel Horrors

By Edward B. Hanna,

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Sherlock Holmes takes on the investigation of the horrific murders committed by Jack the Ripper

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1 author picked The Whitechapel Horrors as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Victorian serial killer Jack the Ripper and fictional detective Sherlock Holmes have squared off countless times on screen and in various novels to varying degrees of success, but for me, this is the best story pitting the still unidentified serial killer against the most famous of fictional detectives.

Steeped in an immersive Victorian atmosphere and detail that drew me in, Hanna also effectively breathes life into several historical figures associated with the notorious case while remaining faithful to Arthur Conan Doyle's overall spirit.

In my opinion, Hanna’s version of Holmes subtly suggests inspiration was drawn from the late great Jeremy…

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