William Forbes is desperate. The former solicitor to Jack Reid, he believes that the soul of the notorious Victorian serial killer, Jack the Ripper is haunting him. Seeking help, William contacts criminal psychologist David Hemswell who invites William to his remote Scottish island home, Skerries Rock. Together with David's friend Kate, a paranormal investigator, they begin to understand the terror that Forbes is facing. But what are they really up against, and can they survive the final confrontation in Requiem for the Ripper?
Eighteen years after the events of A Study in Red, young Jack Reid - nephew of Robert Cavendish - discovers the journal that previously belonged to his uncle. A troubled child with psychological issues, Jack's recent years have been relatively problem-free. But after discovering the mysterious journal, his personality changes overnight, and he soon leaves his home. Soon, a series of gruesome murders similar to the Whitechapel Murders of 1888 start taking place in the seaside resort of Brighton. Detective Inspector Mike Holland and Sergeant George Wright are pulled into a case that will tax their investigative skills to the limit. Who is the man in the strange old house on Abbotsford Road, and does he have a connection to the young Jack Reid? And what is the truth behind the riddle in the Legacy of The Ripper?
All three books in 'The Study In Red Trilogy', a series of thrillers by Brian L. Porter, now available in one volume! A Study In Red: Robert Cavendish is drawn into the dark world of Jack the Ripper after discovering a set of papers claimed to be the infamous murderer's journal. As he delves deeper into the journal, he becomes convinced of its authenticity and finds that the words of the Ripper have a strange and compelling effect on him, blurring the lines between sanity and madness. But can he discern fact from fantasy as he navigates the sinister world of the notorious killer? Legacy Of The Ripper: Jack Reid, nephew of Robert Cavendish, becomes obsessed with his uncle's journal and leaves home after years of relative stability. Meanwhile, murders resembling the Whitechapel Murders of 1888 occur in Brighton. Detective Inspector Mike Holland and Sergeant George Wright investigate the connection between the murders, the man in the old house on Abbotsford Road, and the truth behind the riddle in the legacy of Jack The Ripper. Requiem For The Ripper: Criminal psychologist David Hemswell is summoned to a remote private island by former solicitor William Forbes, who believes himself to be haunted by the soul of Victorian serial killer Jack the Ripper. With help from paranormal investigator Kate Goddard, the trio face unimaginable terrors as they confront the living embodiment of evil. Can they survive the final showdown on Skerries Rock?
London, 1902. A string of murders committed by a killer dubbed 'The Deptford Strangler' has the police mystified. The victims seem to have nothing in common, and the crimes appear random and motiveless. Meanwhile, retired Inspector Brough and his nephew, Nicholas Calvin, researching a book on the history of murder, unearth a series of killings committed in Rogano, Italy in 1454 identical in pattern to the present-day crimes. What possible connection could there be between these horrific events separated by almost 450 years? Brough and Calvin are determined to find out--but they are not prepared for the terrible truth they will uncover. Originally published in 1979, Requiem at Rogano was the only novel by Stephen Knight (1951-1985), best known for a nonfiction bestseller that promised the 'final solution' in the case of Jack the Ripper. This new edition of Knight's novel, a page-turning supernatural thriller whose plot twists will keep readers enthralled, features an introduction by Bernard Taylor. "A superlative thriller ... I have not had such a good weekend with a thriller for years ... I recommend this to all who enjoy literate crime fiction." - Martin Seymour-Smith, Financial Times "A confident debut." - The Guardian "Ingenious." - The Observer
A series of murders leads Detective Inspector Sean Connor and his team into a labyrinthine investigation. The victims are dispatched using a poison previously associated with the notorious Borgia family. As the murders multiply at an alarming rate, Connor finds clues hard to come by, and every lead takes him down yet another blind alley. The killer seems to be one step ahead of him at every turn. Together with Sergeant Lucy Clay, they must piece together the shreds of evidence and find the mastermind behind the murders that become known as Purple Death.
Soon after the Porters adopted the former bait dog, Sheba, they decided to add another Staffordshire Bull Terrier to their pack of rescue dogs. A visit to their local rescue sanctuary saw them adopting a six-month old puppy, part of an abandoned litter that had literally been dumped at the gates of the sanctuary. They named him Muttley and he was soon assimilated into their canine family. They were't aware at the time, but poor Muttley had not one, but two unusual psychological problems that would lead to this little boy needing special treatment for the rest of his life. Most importantly, they had to learn to cope with an agoraphobic dog. This beautiful dog was quite simply afraid of wide open spaces! Can you imagine owning a dog that's afraid to go out for walks, or to enjoy running and playing with his packmates? How they learned to cope with Muttley's problem and his secondary issue of being afraid of other dogs is here in his story. Muttley's Tale is a story of love, understanding and patience, as Brian and Juliet gradually learned ways to bring happiness into Muttley's life, at times seemingly against the odds. Muttley is a real character who, despite his problems, has brought fun and laughter to the family.
This is a fictional account of the notorious first serial killer in London in 1888. Told by the killer himself, his wife, police, doctors and others through journals, letters and contemporary newspaper reports, it was first published by Citron Press, London in 1998. Citron went into liquidation in 2001 and since then second hand copies of this book have been sold by specialist booksellers in UK, France and Japan at high prices, some in poor or only fair condition. Now, with a new edition, it can be bought new by anybody interested at a modest price.
Considered a primary suspect in the unsolved Jack the Ripper murders, Polish-born Severin Antoniovich Klosowski also gained considerable notoriety as "The Borough Poisoner of Southwark" in the late 1800s. Within a span of five years, Klosowski took on three women as his wives and lethally poisoned each with deadly doses of antimony. This study of Klosowski's murders of Mary Spink, Elizabeth "Bessie" Taylor and Maud Marsh includes extensive accounts of the individual crimes, the accompanying investigations and Klosowski's conviction and execution. The final chapter examines intense police and media speculation that Klosowski may also have been the unidentified serial killer Jack the Ripper, citing period news articles and more recent developments in the notorious case. One appendix provides a detailed timeline of Klosowski's "poison period" from 1892 to 1903.
In the ancient, ruined city of Teotihuacan, mutilated bodies bear witness to the work of a serial killer. After his brother's tragic death, Detective Captain Juan Morales decides to take a well-deserved vacation. But as he stands at the Avenue of the Dead, staring at a corpse with it's heart ripped out, he realizes this is not the peaceful retreat he had in mind. When Morales meets the beautiful archaeologist, Sophia Kanakarides, he is instantly drawn to her. As more gruesome murders surface, Sophia lends her expertise to help solve the crime... and places herself in mortal danger.
A group of women gather at a fertility clinic, where Dr. Margherita Dumas offers a revolutionary treatment for their infertility problems. A year later, each of them gives birth to a healthy baby boy. Thirty years later, a killer begins to wipe out the children born as a result of Dumas’ programme. Detective Inspector Harry Houston is assigned to piece together the case and bring the killer to justice. But with little time and even less clues, can Harry and his team find the link between the past and the deaths of the progeny of Clinique Sobel?
