Stalking Jack the Ripper meets a YA Devil in the White City in this terrifying story of a girl trying to save her sister from one of the most notorious mass murderers in history.
When Zuretta's sister, Ruby, travels to Chicago, and disappears, Zuretta leaves home to find her. She has a little bit of money from her Utah church, an abiding fandom of the legendary Pinkertons, and a deep hope and faith of finding Ruby soon.
After a series of mishaps, she claws her way forward, taking a job in the very place her sister Ruby last worked—a hotel owned by notorious serial killer Dr. H. H. Holmes.
But Zuretta's efforts to find out what happened to her sister don't go unnoticed, and before long, she finds herself up against one of the most infamous mass murderers in American history—and his custom-built death trap.
Topics Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency. World’s Columbian Exposition, 1893. Chicago, Illinois. Household employees. Sisters. Buildings. Murder. Mystery and detective stories. Horror stories. Nineteenth-century history of Chicago, Illinois.
Lexile HL790L
Trim Size 8 3/10" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2021-08-02
JLG Release Date Oct 2021
Minimum grade 10
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Paperback Escape Reads High (Grades 10 & Up)
Paperback Escape Reads High
Paperback Escape Reads High (Grades 10 & Up)
For Grades 10 & Up
This paperback collection offers 12 high-interest reads per year to. Fun titles you can't put down, featuring a mix of original paperbacks from both YA and adult authors. With gentle mysteries, sweet romances, and tame thrillers, these stories provide a satisfying break from heavier reads while still delivering strong writing and engaging plots. Selections may include moderate mature content appropriate for older teens, making this a great choice for high school readers looking for accessible, age-appropriate entertainment.
12 books per Year
$186.12 per Year
Interests
Fiction, Reluctant Readers, Novels, High Interest/Reluctant Reader, Thriller/Horror/Mystery