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Capturing the Devil

By: Kerri Maniscalco
Narrated by: Nicola Barber
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 In this shocking finale to the bestselling series that began with Stalking Jack the Ripper, Audrey Rose and Thomas are on the hunt for the depraved, elusive killer known as the White City Devil.A deadly game of cat-and-mouse has them fighting to stay one step ahead of the brilliant serial killer -- or see their fateful romance cut short by unspeakable tragedy.Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell have landed in America, a bold, brash land unlike the genteel streets of London. But like London, the city of Chicago hides its dark secrets well. When the two attend the spectacular World's Fair, they find the once-in-a-lifetime event tainted with reports of missing people and unsolved murders.
Determined to help, Audrey Rose and Thomas begin their investigations, only to find themselves facing a serial killer unlike any they've encountered before. Identifying him is one thing, but capturing him---and getting dangerously lost in the infamous Murder Hotel he constructed as a terrifying torture device---is another.
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? Historical Fiction Horror Literature & Fiction Mysteries & Detectives Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Science Fiction & Fantasy Thrillers & Suspense Exciting

Critic Reviews

Praise for the #1 New York Times bestselling seriesStalking Jack the RipperHunting Prince DraculaEscaping From Houdini
*"A marvelous yet somewhat gruesome mystery...an unexpected twist makes the ending worth the wait. A must-have."---School Library Journal (*starred review*)
"Kerri Maniscalco once again combines adventure, romance, murder and Victorian manners into an intoxicating cocktail that brings the story of this tenacious young forensic scientist to a satisfying conclusion."—Knoxville News Sentinel
"There are plenty of suspects and red herrings as well as tense escalations....A scenic, twisty mystery."--- Kirkus Reviews
"Maniscalco has created a serious, sharp-minded, and forward-thinking protagonist in Audrey Rose, whose fearlessness will endear her to readers looking for an engaging historical thriller. Abundant red herrings and a dash of romance round out this gruesome but engrossing story."
--- Publisher's Weekly
"Audrey is a young woman eager to use her brains and willing to flaunt society's rules....This mystery pays homage to classics like Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [and] will satisfy those readers looking for historical mystery, a witty heroine, and a little romance."
---School Library Connection
"Audrey Rose is a witty, resourceful feminist who refuses to bow to Victorian-era gender norms. This dark, gothic landscape is peopled with nuanced, diverse characters who keep readers enthralled. A gripping mystery with a compelling heroine and just the right touch of romance." --- Kirkus Reviews
"Every sentence of this novel drips with decadence. The settings and Midnight Carnival performances are lush yet dangerous, beautiful yet terrifying. It was easy to understand just how Audrey Rose comes to be so enthralled with the Midnight Carnival and the performers because, as readers, we're put under the same exact spell.... Masterfully crafted."--- Hypable
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Wow!
What a fantastic book. It kept me on the edge of my seat, brought tears to my eyes and kept me wanting for more. I couldn’t get enough of this book, just when I thought it would go one way, it went another. It tied up all ends nicely and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Wow!

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I will miss you Thomas Cresswell and Audrey Rose. After these adventures, I feel like I'm saying goodbye to my closest friends. These stories have changed me and helped me through a truly dark time in my own life. Thank you Kerri Maniscalco for gifting the world with these incredible pieces of art and history. I can't wait to read whatever you have next.

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I’ll admit, was a bit nervous going into this book given that I didn’t particularly like book 3. After reading it, I’m happy to report that I was not disappointed!
This was a great conclusion to the series and offered everything I loved about the previous books.
The plot was exciting and engaging, I did figure out the twist a little before it was revealed, but to be honest I felt pretty satisfied about that rather than disappointed.
I love Audrey and Thomas’ relationship so much, their banter is fantastic and I love the support and acceptance they offer each other. The side characters were less prevalent in this book than the others, but I did still like the time we got with Thomas’ and Audrey’s families.
This book wasn’t without its faults, there were a few plotlines that seemed to be dropped for most of the book and Audrey’s internal monologues are prone to melodrama. However, I was having too much fun with the rest of the story to really care about these flaws.
The narrator did a fantastic job bringing the characters and atmosphere to life.
Overall, except book 3, this was a really fun, addictive series and I really enjoyed reading them.

A Decently Satisfying Conclusion

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