Jackaby’s unique abilities and Abigail’s sharp eye for detail work together well. I loved the world-building that the author integrates into the story. With the help of his new assistant, he is on the case.

In this particular case, the murder victims are missing their blood which is suspicious considering their wounds. When something is off about a case or news story, he’s there to investigate it. As one of the only people to see these things, Jackaby tasks himself with keeping the paranormal community in check. He sees the hidden paranormal that surrounds everyday life. He is quirky, like Matt Smith’s doctor quirky, and always one step ahead of everyone else. It reminded me a lot of Watson’s narrative, which grounded the story making it come to life. The story is told entirely from her point of view, and I loved her narration. With a keen eye for detail, she quickly becomes an asset rather than a hindrance as Jackaby has found his past assistants. Determined to show her worth, Abigail joins Jackaby as he investigates a recent string of murders. Looking for a job leads her to the mysterious paranormal investigator Jackaby. Over the past year, she has explored Europe, and now she has settled into America.

That is not at all what this is! Jackaby is a quirky, paranormal mystery with similar themes and feel to classic Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes.Ībigail Rook is a runaway, looking for adventure. Set during the Victorian age, I expected a freaky paranormal mystery that would leave me jumping at noises and leaving all the lights on at night. Jackaby by William Ritter is the first in the series by the same name.

Jackaby by william ritter