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Jackaby

Author:
William Ritter
Read by:
Nicola Barber
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Ratings
Book
73
Narrator
28
Release Date
September 16, 2014
Duration
7 hours 23 minutes
Summary
Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1890, 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 Jackaby's 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 it's an ordinary villain, but Jackaby is certain the foul deeds are the work of the kind of creature whose very existence the local police seem adamant to deny.

While Abigail finds herself drawn to Jackaby's keen intelligence and his sensitivity to phenomena others barely perceive, her feelings are confused by the presence of Charlie, a handsome young policeman willing to help Jackaby and Abigail on the case. But is Charlie's offer a sincere desire to be of service, or is some darker motive at work.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Rosemary C. Feb 2020

VIP choice. Book took me by surprise. Character a mix of Sherlock Holmes and ghostbusters with a little magic thrown in Got a chuckle when narrator stated chapter 13 was being left out at authors request. Narrator was good. I normally don’t take to female But she did a good job.

Profile Avatar Ejay1345 Jan 2020

I liked the Sherlock Holmes type detective story.

Profile Avatar Donna G. Dec 2019

The story was just different than I expected but the narrator was really amazing!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

This book is just fabulous! I got it originally as a VIP reward but I absolutely adore it and have listened to it several times now. So cheeky

Profile Avatar Jessica B. Dec 2019

Not what I expected, but very interesting! With plenty of plot twists and great narration this book really kept my interest, glad I had the opportunity to listen to it!

Profile Avatar Amy S. Nov 2019

Such a great story, you were really drawn I but o the imagery. The narrator did a great job!

Profile Avatar Stacy D. Nov 2019

Like many of the other reviewers, I selected this as one of the free books. Completely enjoyed this! Not usually the type of book I read or listen to ,but I immediately purchased the next in the series.

Profile Avatar Susan Rollenhagen Nov 2019

This was a free book and I enjoyed it! Different from my normal historical fiction but was interesting and the narrator did an excellent job. The characters were interesting, I could see this leading into more stories following these characters.

Profile Avatar Laura B. Oct 2019

if you're a fan of Kerri Maniscalo then you'll certainly love this series as well. The narrator is excellent and the story has no dull moments. I would definitely give this a listen!

Profile Avatar Victoria D. Oct 2019

Got this from the free monthly reads. Loved the story and the seamless merge of mundane with supernatural. A great read and highly recommend. Can't wait to listen to the sequels Beastly Bones, Ghostly Echoes, and The Dire King!

Profile Avatar Diane H. Oct 2019

I chose this book from the list of free monthly books and I couldn't be happier! I was immediately drawn into the story. It's fascinating pure fun and I have not been able to put it down. The narrator is excellent, and it's easy to believe she's telling you her own story. Highly recommend.

Profile Avatar Jamal D. Oct 2019

I loved this book. wish there were more. the narrator was perfect.

Profile Avatar Amanda B. Oct 2019

I very much enjoyed this story and the narrator told the story perfectly.

Profile Avatar Shaniece P. Oct 2019

Amazing story, I wish there was more and the narration was spot on. Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a bit a fantasy and suspense.

Jackaby

Jackaby

Author: William Ritter
Read by: Nicola Barber
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