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William Ritter

    January 1, 1984

    William Ritter crafts tales that resonate with readers, often exploring themes of courage and the extraordinary within the fabric of everyday life. His narrative style is rich with imagery, drawing audiences into immersive worlds with compelling characters. Ritter's work is celebrated for its engaging storytelling and its ability to capture the profound bonds of family. He invites readers to embark on imaginative journeys through his distinctive literary voice.

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    Beastly Bones
    Ghostly Echoes
    Rook
    Dire King
    • Rook

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      An action-packed return to the world of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series—brimming with supernatural mayhem. Abigail Rook never intended to become the Seer, but now the magical ability to look past the material plane and reveal the truth of all things is hers alone. With this overwhelming new gift, she is uniquely situated to answer the most burning questions facing New Fiddleham and its citizens—both human and supernatural. The only problem? She has no idea what she’s doing. And New Fiddleham isn’t waiting for Abigail to be ready. Local witches and other magical beings are going missing. Abigail isn’t sure how to even begin looking for them, let alone uncover what’s behind the disappearances. Meanwhile, tensions between human and supernatural residents of New Fiddleham are curdling into a hatred that could tear the city apart. To make matters worse, Abigail’s parents appear, ready to take her back to England and marry her off. Abigail has no choice but to follow her Sight, her instincts, and any clues she can find to track a culprit who is somehow always three steps ahead of her... William Ritter returns to the world of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series in this laugh-out-loud action-adventure perfect for new readers and fans of the original series.

      Rook2023
      4.1
    • Dire King

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The thrilling conclusion in the New York Times bestselling series the Chicago Tribune called 'Sherlock Holmes crossed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer' sends the eccentric detective and his indispensable assistant into the heart of a war between magical words. Now in paperback.

      Dire King2017
      4.2
    • Ghostly Echoes

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, dive into the cold case, starting with a search for Jenny's fiance, who went missing the night she died. But when a new, gruesome murder closely mirrors the events of ten years prior, Abigail and Jackaby realise that Jenny's case isn't so cold after all.

      Ghostly Echoes2016
      4.1
    • Beastly Bones

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      In 1892, New Fiddleham, New England, things are never quite what they seem, especially when Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R. F. Jackaby, are called upon to investigate the supernatural.

      Beastly Bones2015
      4.0
    • “Sherlock Holmes crossed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” —Chicago Tribune Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1892, and in need of a job, Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinary--including the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a gift for noticing ordinary but important details, which makes her perfect for the position of Jackaby’s assistant. On her first day, Abigail finds herself in the midst of a thrilling case: A serial killer is on the loose. The police are convinced it’s an ordinary villain, but Jackaby is certain the foul deeds are the work of the kind of creature whose very existence the local authorities--with the exception of a handsome young detective named Charlie Cane--seem adamant to deny. “The rich world of this debut demands sequels.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “We honestly couldn’t put it down.” —Nerdist.com “Toss together an alternate 19th-century New England city, a strong tradition of Sherlockian pastiche, and one seriously ugly hat, and this lighthearted and assured debut emerges, all action and quirk.” —Publishers Weekly • A Top Ten Fall ’14 Kids’ Indie Next Pick • A 2014 Kirkus Reviews Best Book for Young Adults • A 2015 YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults Title • A 2015 Pacific Northwest Book Award Winner • A 2015–2016 Georgia Peach Award Nominee • A Junior Library Guild Selection

      Jackaby2015
      3.9