I am curiously awaiting the release of:
The Name of the Star
by Maureen Johnson
UK Publication Date: September 29th 2011
Publisher: Harper Collins
Summary (courtesy of Goodreads):
The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper events of more than a century ago.Soon “Rippermania” takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was walking with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory become his next target? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.
Why I want to read this:
We all know that Maureen Johnson is crazy-talented. I am in love with London and Urban Fantasy. Those three rolled together into one books? Just can't walk past it! :)
I enjoyed the envelope series by Maureen Johnson but this sounds like something totally different. Great pick!
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I definitely can't wait for this to be released! It sounds fantastic. :)
ReplyDeleteCarina
Good good choice, sounds like a great thriller, thanks for sharing! I'm a new follower now :D
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And BTW, I have two international giveaways going on right now so feel free to pass by and enter :D
Alaiel
Awesome pick :D I really can't wait for it :D I've already preordered it! Thank you for sharing :D
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Here is my WoW
Love a good mystery and this sounds chilling. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteExcellent post, I'm waiting for this one too. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read anything by Maureen Johnson before. There's a lot of buzz for this one though! Pretty cover! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy excited to read this one! Great pick! The UK cover is so different from the US one. I can't decide which I like better...
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for this book to come out! I love historical fiction and I love Maureen Johnson! I hope it's as amazing as it sounds! Here my WOW:
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This book sounds fantastic, I find anything that has Jack the Ripper stuff in realy interesting, I am definitely going to be getting this book!
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Suzanne @ Under the Covers
Oh wow! I hadn't seen this cover! It's much darker than the US one. I'm really excited for this book too -- great pick!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited for this one, too! It sounds amazing!
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I can't wait to read this! It really sounds like it's going to be great! :) Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds so creepy and amazing! I haven't read any Maureen Johnson yet (I just picked up 13 Little Blue Envelopes), but I don't think I'll be able to pass this one up! I still can't decide if I like the UK cover or the US cover better---both are so cool!
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