Ripper's Row: Book One (The Ripper Trilogy 1)

An Alternate History account of Jack the Ripper: Vampire Hunter. In the fall of 1888, Jack the Ripper cut a swath of blood and terror through the streets of London, in an area known as Whitechapel. The papers called him a monster for attacking innocent women in the night. But if the world only knew the truth behind Jack’s monstrous acts, they would think differently. Jack was a madman, yes, but a madman on a mission to save the world from the foul creatures of the night. Creatures that haunted his soul, tortured his existence, and made every minute of his life a living hell. Only Jack the Ripper could save the unsuspecting masses from the vampires that ruled the streets of Whitechapel after dark. Only he could strike down the dangerous Master Vampire William Carpenter—or die in the attempt. Follow the infamous “Jack the Ripper” in an alternate history adventure to take back the streets of Victorian London, and reclaim the honor of a love lost to darkness.

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Discover the motivations behind one of the world's most infamous villains in this alternate history story of Jack the Ripper: Vampire Hunter. Delve into the mind of Jack the Ripper as he stalks the vampires that inhabit London in 1888. Live the horror and suspense as Jack battles his was through throngs of vampires in this paranormal thriller. Plenty of action and adventure await the reader as the world of the occult clashes with a madman in this exciting vampire novel.

From the Back Cover

The true identity of Jack the Ripper has been a mystery for over 120 years. In this alternate history telling of Jack the Ripper's story, you will discover his motivations and why Jack committed the murders attributed to him in 1888, but also many more that the world never knew about. Jack the Ripper was a vampire hunter, killing those that stood between him and the vampires that killed his true love. Ripper's Row: Book One of the Ripper Trilogy, tells the story of how a normal man can be transformed into a monster when confronted with the dark world of the Occult, Vampires, and other creatures who lurk in the shadows. Ripper's Row looks into the mind of a madman, and tells the exciting story in a vampire novel unlike any other. Fans of Horror and Occult, Alternate History, Paranormal Thrillers and good, old-fashioned action and adventure will find Ripper's Row a fascinating read.

About the Author

Donnie Light - has been an avid reader all of his life. He grew up telling ghost stories to his childhood friends and read every horror and thriller novel he could find. Now, he loves to weave tales that combine the best of those genres. Tight, fast-paced tales that keep the reader engaged, along with a suspenseful, scary storyline is what Donnie strives for. His first novel, Dark Justice, introduced readers to his lightning-fast style of storytelling. In Ripper's Row, along with co-author Shawn Weaver, he displays this style once again, in a gripping, vampire thriller set in Victorian London. Donnie lives in rural, northern Illinois with his wife Barbara. Keep up with Donnie's latest work at DonnieLight.com. He can also be found on Facebook and Twitter, and loves hearing from readers. Drop him a line at [email protected] a passion for reading, Shawn Weaver has spent a lifetime with the written word. After his father handed Shawn, his first novel at the young age of eight. He found the magical worlds that existed within those pages. With a love for the fantasy genre, and role playing games, Shawn had created the world of Zenna. A world unto its own filled with mystical creatures, magic, and passion. Giving the reader endless possibilities of adventure, as the world they find themselves immersed in comes to grasp with the eventuality of war. The Tides of War series gives a glimpse into the lives of those cast into the struggle of the approaching war, a war that no man or beast is free from, and no country will be untouched in some way. Shawn's first novel, Sense of Honor, and his second, Dragon's Chest were published in 2010. Shawn lives with his wife, Rebecca, in a cozy hundred and nine year old house in Beloit, Wisconsin. For more information on these works and upcoming projects, please go to: shawnweaverauthor.com Look for continuing adventures of "Jack the Ripper" in the near future. Check the author's websites for the latest news.

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