The Perfect Place to Die
$22.60
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
3 August 2021
Summary
Stalking Jack the Ripper meets Devil in the White City in this terrifying historical fiction debut about one of the world’s most notorious serial killers.
In order to save her sister, Zuretta takes a job at an infamous house of horrors—but she might never escape.
Zuretta never thought she’d encounter a monster. She had resigned herself to a quiet life in Utah. But when her younger sister, Ruby, travels to Chicago during the World’s Fair, and disappears, Zuretta leaves home to …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781728229119 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1728229111 |
| Author: | Bryce Moore |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks Fire |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 3 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 305g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
“True crime buffs will appreciate the passages at the beginning of each chapter, which are excerpts from serial killer H.H. Holmes’ published confession.” - School Library Journal
“An entertaining blend of historical fiction, thriller and an earnest look at how tough it was for women to get ahead in this era. Zuretta cracks it in the end though. Go girl!” - Ginger Nuts of Horror
“Zuretta’s gumption makes the heroine easy to root for, as she faces off with a murderer and also confronts the powerful men who don’t see missing working class girls as a problem.” - The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Bryce Moore does a fantastic job at delivering suspense, mystery, and both lovable and horrific characters.” - Tori Danielle, PopHorror
”[An] entertaining thriller…Moore deftly captures the bustle of 1890s Chicago, as well as the near-claustrophobic feel of The Castle.” - Publishers Weekly
“True crime buffs will appreciate the passages at the beginning of each chapter, which are excerpts from serial killer H.H. Holmes’ published confession.” - School Library Journal
”[This] novel will appeal to readers excited about an account of gruesome historical events steered by an intrepid young woman. “ - Kirkus Reviews
“Fans of true-crime murder mysteries won’t want to miss this one.” - Booklist, STARRED Review
About The Author
Bryce Moore
Bryce Moore is the author of several novels, including The Perfect Place to Die. When he’s not authoring, he’s a librarian in Western Maine and a past president of the Maine Library Association.
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