You thought you knew him. You were dead wrong.
Carver Young dreams of becoming a detective, despite growing up in an orphanage with only crime novels to encourage him. But when he is adopted by Detective Hawking of the world famous Pinkerton Agency, Carver is given not only the chance to find his biological father, he finds himself smack in the middle of a real life investigation: tracking down a vicious serial killer who has thrown New York City into utter panic. When the case begins to unfold, however, it's worse than he could have ever imagined, and his loyalty to Mr. Hawking and the Pinkertons comes into question. As the body count rises and the investigation becomes dire, Carver must decide where his true loyalty lies. Full of whip-smart dialogue, kid-friendly gadgets, and featuring a then New York City Police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt, Ripper challenges everything you thought you knew about the world's most famous serial killer.
Praise for RIPPER
âPacing is smooth, blending coming-of-age with mystery and action. [A] well-crafted romp through yesteryearâs New York.â--Kirkus Reviews
âThis exhilarating, history-bending, nonstop action story crowded with mind puzzles, chases, fight scenes, and intricate plot twists will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the last pageâs final revelation.â--Horn Book
âPetruchaâs story hits the ground running and doesnât let up...â--Publisher's Weekly
âPlenty of action and suspense to keeps teens reading.â--School Library Journal
âA rollicking story full of cannot-put-it down twists and turns.â--VOYA
Categories:
- Teen & Young Adult
- Mysteries & Thrillers
- Law & Crime
- Mysteries & Thrillers
Publisher : Philomel Books
Author : Petrucha, Stefan
Language : English
Published :2012-03-06
Number Of Pages : 432
Binding : Hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0399255249
ISBN-13 : 9780399255243
Item weight : 1.3 lb
Dimensions : 1.5 in x 6.4 in x 9.2 in
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