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Jackaby

William Ritter

4.16

In this thrilling paranormal mystery novel, R.F. Jackaby—an investigator of the unexplainable—and his new assistant, Abigail Rook, face a supernatural serial killer.

Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1892, and in need of a job, Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinary--including the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a gift for noticing ordinary but important details, which makes her perfect for the position of Jackaby’s assistant.

On her first day, Abigail finds herself in the midst of a thrilling case: a serial killer is on the loose. The police are convinced it’s an ordinary villain, but Jackaby is certain the foul deeds are the work of the kind of creature whose very existence the local police seem adamant to deny.

While Abigail finds herself drawn to Jackaby’s keen intelligence and his sensitivity to phenomena others barely perceive, her feelings are confused by the presence of Charlie, a handsome young policeman willing to help Jackaby and Abigail on the case. But is Charlie’s offer a sincere desire to be of service, or is some darker motive at work?

Teen readers will devour the thrilling, New York Times bestselling Jackaby Series:

Jackaby

Beastyl Bones

Ghostly Echoes

The Dire King

Rook (Standalone)

YAHorror
Pages
320
First published
September 16, 2014
Language
English
Edition
Ebook

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  • Finished June 23, 2025

    * ❝Monsters are easy, Miss Rook. They’re monsters. But a monster in a suit? That’s basically just a wicked man, and a wicked man is a more dangerous thing by far.❞ * Well, I couldn’t determine if I was in a slump or just bored so 3 stars it is. What I loved: ✿ Of course, I adored Jackaby’s quirky self ✿ Douglas the duck, iykyk ✿ The humor What I disliked: It felt like a long-winded story your grandpa tells you for the 30th time when you come to visit. Oops. Trigger warnings: Death, Blood, Murder, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Sexism, Misogyny, Confinement [✿ Connect with me on instagram ✿](https://www.instagram.com/inkstainedemotions?igsh=aTh6eTZ6dGwxMXpy&utm_source=qr)