PUG REVIEW: THE NAME OF THE STAR BY MAUREEN JOHNSON

THE NAME OF THE STAR- SHADES OF LONDON 1#- MAUREEN JOHNSON        
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"New York Times" bestseller Maureen Johnson takes on Jack the Ripper in this captivating paranormal thriller
The day that Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school is also the day a series of brutal murders breaks out over the city, killings mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper spree 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--the only one who can see him. And now Rory has 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.

• GENRE: Fantasy, YA 16+, Thriller, Mystery, Crime

• PAGES: 374

 Published September 29th 2011 by HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks

PAW RATING:

KEYWORDS: Ghost, Scary, Mystery, School based, Young Adult characters, History, Murders, Graphic death scenes.

IN SHORT: A good fresh read on ghost and murder.

GINNY (THE PUG'S) REVIEW:

While looking around my local library i came across this striking cover, after reading the blurb I just had to give this book a read and even though this wasn't one of my pug favorites, this book was an enjoying and thrilling ride that took me easily from 1888 to 2012 all in a turn of a page. 

London shades series follow a charter named Rory Deveaux or formally known as Aurora, who has to battle not only a frighting murder who seems to be invisible but also has to battle cultural differences and being the new girl in a English college.  
 
The name of the star which is cleverly named as there is a big link to this title and the ripper story which this book is loosely based on, i found facts like this throughout the book and this made the writing fun and interesting and added to my knowledge of this age old crime.
 
  The ghost aspect of the story doesn't actually come into play until a least half way through the book, this part is beautifully layered and brings the mystery to full swing while allowing a perfect set up and tons of new questions for book number two: The madness underneath

I would recommended this book to crime/ mystery lovers and dark fantasy fans as both parts are beautiful written and blend well together.

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 I  hope you all have enjoy my review on this spooky book, please come back and visit soon.
 Ginny