Books like Jackaby by William Ritter
When she arrives in 1892 New England, Abby Rook becomes an assistant to R.F. Jackaby, a gifted investigator who can perceive the unseen. Together they confront a spate of murders that Jackaby believes are orchestrated by a nonhuman, supernatural entity. The mystery blends historical setting, supernatural intrigue, and a hunt for a serial killer hidden among mythic creatures.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: William Ritter
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