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Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged)
Portrait of a Killer Jack the Ripper Case Closed - Audio CD - Abridged
Author: Patricia Cornwell, Kate Burton (Narrator)
Between August and November 1888, at least seven women were murdered in London's Whitechapel area. The gruesome nature of their deaths caused panic and fear in the East End for months, and gave rise to the sobriquet that was to become shorthand for a serial killer -- Jack the Ripper. — For over a hundred years the murders have remained among ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780399149603
ISBN-10: 0399149600
Publication Date: 11/11/2002
Edition: Abridged
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3.1 stars, based on 29 ratings
Publisher: Putnam Berkley Audio
Book Type: Audio CD
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Hewette avatar reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 67 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Fabulous book that deomstrates how modern technology can solve cold cases. Well written and riveting story.
tracey13 avatar reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 310 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
It is just her opinion about the real identity of Jack The Ripper but she does make an interesting case backed up with some historical facts. Uses newspapers, diaries and even extracts from the actual Ripper letters. It could be that she has solved the mystery, but not enough evidence for a court case. Strong arguments and good descriptions of the crimes from orginal source material such as autopsy reports and London police files. Well researched. She clearly has a passion for unearthing the murderer in this most famous of cases.
reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 35 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Although this is non-fiction, it is told much like a novel in which Patricia Cornwell tries to uncover the true identity of Jack the Ripper.
reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A different book that Patricia Cornwells Fiction this is a true account of Jack the Ripper. I enjoyed learning her theory of the killer based on her assessment of the evidence.
reviewed Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper -- Case Closed (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
As far as I'm concerned, Patricia Cornwell solved the mystery of Jack the Ripper. Case closed! This was a truly fascinating look into the life of the man Cornwell believes was Jack the Ripper. Very thorough and detailed; I couldn't wait to get in my car after work as I was utterly on the edge of my seat.. I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you are a fan of Cornwell's and/or interested in true crime.
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