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The Ripper

  • 2011 first published
  • 225 pages
  • 6 editions

Lisa Jane Smith's The Ripper (2011) is a vampire fiction and horror novel. The story is set in England and London, in the 19th century. Characters include Jack the Ripper. Key subjects include vampires, serial murders, serial murderers and brothers.

28 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 6 editions across 3 languages.

At about 225 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.

About The Ripper

"Twenty years have passed since Stefan last saw his brother Damon. Now, living far away from the haunting memories of Mystic Falls, Stefan is finally able to start over. But when news from London reaches Stefan of a brutal killer in the loose, alias Jack the Ripper, Stefan suspects that the murders are the work of a vampire ... his brother"--Page 2 of cover.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

Characters

Subjects

  • Vampires
  • Serial murders
  • Serial murderers
  • Brothers
  • Historical fiction
  • Horror stories
  • Children's fiction
  • Supernatural
  • Damon
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Virginia
  • Brothers and sisters

Quick answers

Who wrote The Ripper?

The Ripper was written by Lisa Jane Smith and first published in 2011.

What genre is The Ripper?

It is usually shelved as Vampire Fiction, Horror and Historical Fiction.

How long is The Ripper?

The median edition has 225 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Ripper?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Christmas Carol, The Whitechapel Horrors and Dracula.

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