Jackaby

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Sherlock Holmes crossed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Chicago Tribune

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 Jackabys 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 its an ordinary villain, but Jackaby is certain the foul deeds are the work of the kind of creature whose very existence the local authorities--with the exception of a handsome young detective named Charlie Cane--seem adamant to deny.

The rich world of this debut demands sequels. Kirkus Reviews, starred review

We honestly couldnt put it down. Nerdist.com

Toss together an alternate 19th-century New England city, a strong tradition of Sherlockian pastiche, and one seriously ugly hat, and this lighthearted and assured debut emerges, all action and quirk. Publishers Weekly

A Top Ten Fall 14 Kids Indie Next Pick
A 2014 Kirkus Reviews Best Book for Young Adults
A 2015 YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults Title
A 2015 Pacific Northwest Book Award Winner
A 20152016 Georgia Peach Award Nominee
A Junior Library Guild Selection

Reviews

With tension as taut as a high wire, this series blends laugh-out-loud humor and ghastly horror with supernatural skill. You dont have to read the first book to enjoy this one, but we highly recommend it because reading the series is straight-up fun. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Grimm and Sherlock Holmes.Justine Magazine

Ritters debut skillfully blends science with the supernatural and balances whimsy with violence. The smartly paced plot wraps up neatly, but the rich world of this debut demands sequels. Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Toss together an alternate 19th-century New England city, a strong tradition of Sherlockian pastiche, and one seriously ugly hat, and this lighthearted and assured debut emerges, all action and quirk. Publishers Weekly
Ritters debut skillfully blends science with the supernatural and balances whimsy with violence. The smartly paced plot wraps up neatly, but the rich world of this debut demands sequels.Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Holmes crossed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Chicago Tribune
Toss together an alternate 19th-century New England city, a strong tradition of Sherlockian pastiche, and one seriously ugly hat, and this lighthearted and assured debut emerges, all action and quirk.Publishers Weekly
Fans of Jonathan Strouds The Screaming Staircase will appreciate Ritters initial foray into the realm of supernatural. . .avid lovers of fantasy will enjoy this quick read.School Library Journal
We honestly couldnt put it down.Nerdist.com

Author Bio

William Ritter is an Oregon author and educator. He is the proud father of the two bravest boys in the Wild Wood, and husband to the indomitable Queen of the Deep Dark.The Oddmireis Ritters first series for middle-grade readers. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling, award-winning Jackaby series for young adult readers. Visit him online at rwillritter.wordpress.com and find him on Twitter: @Willothewords.