Step back into the gaslit alleys of Victorian London, where a shadow known only as Jack the Ripper unleashed a reign of terror that haunts us to this day.

In the autumn of 1888, the impoverished district of Whitechapel became the hunting ground for a phantom. A series of brutal, ritualistic murders of destitute women exposed the dark underbelly of the world's wealthiest empire and launched one of the most intense and frustrating manhunts in history. The killer was never caught, leaving behind a terrifying legend and a perfect, unsolved mystery.

This meticulously researched book cuts through the myth and speculation to present a comprehensive and chilling account of the case. It moves beyond the gruesome headlines to explore the human tragedy of the victims, the desperate police investigation that failed them, and the media frenzy that gave the monster his unforgettable name.

Inside, you will discover:

• The World of Whitechapel: A vivid portrait of the poverty, social conditions, and geography that allowed a killer to thrive.
• The Victims' Stories: A sensitive look at the lives of the five canonical victims, restoring the humanity often lost to history.
• The Troubled Investigation: An inside look at the crisis within Scotland Yard, the primitive forensic methods, and the rivalry that hampered the hunt.
• A Parade of Suspects: A detailed analysis of the most compelling suspects, from the police's top three—Druitt, Kosminski, and Ostrog—to modern candidates like Walter Sickert.
• The Birth of a Legend: How the "From Hell" letter, sensationalist press coverage , and a taunting signature created the world's first celebrity serial killer.
• The Modern Hunt: An exploration of the controversial DNA evidence and the ongoing debate that keeps the case alive today.

This is the definitive account of the Autumn of Terror for the modern reader. If you are fascinated by historical mysteries, criminal psychology, and the dark history of London, your search for the ultimate Jack the Ripper book is over.

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