The Name of the Star
by Maureen Johnson
release date: September 29th, 2011 from Putnam
description: 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.
My thoughts: This sounds like a great blend of murder mystery, thriller, and a little bit of paranormal goodness thrown in for good measure. I've never read this author, but this looks like it's going to be a good place to start!
This looks so good! Great cover too! :P
ReplyDeleteWow! That sounds amazing! I hadn't heard of this one yet. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really need to read a book by Maureen Johnson. I just got 13 Little Blue envelopes, and I can't wait to read it!
Jennifer of Little Shelf
I love Maureen Johnson and I love anything that has to do with Jack the Ripper so you can probably imagine how excited I was to read about The Name of the Star. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteMelissa @ SheShines
Oh wow this sounds very exciting. Awesome choice. Adding this to my wish list!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this. I like Johnson's contemporary fiction though. I am putting this on my TBR list. Fantastic pick!
ReplyDeleteI'm really curious about this book =)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to read it !!
Oooh Sounds fab! Let us know what you think when you get it!!!!
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I almost picked this one as my WoW this week, too! I am definitely interested in this one. I just downloaded her other book 13 Little Blue Envelopes. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteAck!! I can't wait for this one it sounds sooooo good!!! =D Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. It's going to be a long 27 days until that book comes out! LOL. I hope you enjoy it when you get the chance to read it. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really thrilling read and something I should look into.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this one.
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Heard of this one today, great cover.
ReplyDeleteOoh, it sounds so good! I love Maureen Johnson's contemporary novels, so I'm excited to see how this one turns out!
ReplyDeleteOoh...this one looks good! Added it to my TBR pile!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds amazing! I love historical fiction mixed with mystery in YA books! I'm so excited!! Great choice :)
ReplyDeleteCrystal @ Elegantly Bound Books
I really, really want to read this book!! It sounds so awesome!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this one too! :D The cover is gorgeous, the plot is intriguing, and it's written by Maureen Johnson--admittedly I've yet to read one of Maureen's books though. Can't wait until September for it! xD
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to get my hands on this book either! Great pick for this week! :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen so much about this one! Looks creepy and beautiful at the same time lol.
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Added in my list!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cover! Want to read this one. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent pick!
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