Loved itThefirst was called The Name Of The Star and the second one was called The Madness Underneath. It is about an American exchange student... I just felt like I was in the middle of the story soreally really enjoyed that.
The name of the star (2011)
Others: Overwhelmingly positive Thrilling ghost-hunting teen mystery as modern-day London is plagued by a sudden outbreak of brutal murders that mimic the horrific crimes of Jack the Ripper. A gorgeously written, chilling, atmospheric thriller.
- ISBN:
- 9780007398638
- Length:
- 372 pages
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Loved itit definitely did not disappoint whatsoever it was not the book that I thought it was going into it but I still really enjoyed this book A lot it was so entertaining and I could not put it down