He was admirable while also being believable there were enough flaws to make him seem real. I feel as though I've learned a lot about being a detective it's kind of like I took a course on it or something.Ĭarver was a great protagonist. It was even interesting when Carver was in the New Pinkerton library doing book work. Whether Carver was sneaking into upscale parties, running around the city looking for dear ol’ dad, or fighting off the psycho serial killer, I was on the edge of my seat. It made the detectives seem all that more kick-arse. There were secret underground agencies, a highly tech-savvy library, and gadgets galore! It was a surprising delight. Everything was quite believable, so imagine my surprise when I caught of whiff of steampunk. Petrucha did a great job of setting the scene. Ripper takes place in New York City during the 1890's, so the setting was right up my alley. So when I saw this book tucked away on the shelf, I knew I had to have it!

I also admire detectives and the way they have to think like the psychopaths they're up against. I guess like everyone else, I want to know what made him tick. Review: I've always been oddly fascinated by Jack the Ripper he is a weirdly interesting historical figure. Carver is more than ecstatic with his first assignment, but when his first case starts to intertwine with the investigation of New York City's most recent serial killer, things become much trickier. Carver's first case as Hawking's apprentice is to find his biological father.

Instead, Detective Albert Hawking of the famous Pinkerton Agency takes up Carver's offer. Carver is over the restricted age and has nothing left to lose he needs the Police Commissioner to adopt him.

The orphanage is moving to a different location anyway, and any children over the set age are required to be turned out. When Carver comes across a supposed letter from his father while snooping around, he goes out on a limb, writing to the present Police Commissioner, asking to be taken on as an apprentice. Carver studiously reads crime novels, perfects his lock-picking, and even finds stolen items for the fellow children at his orphanage.

To Sum It Up: All his life, Carver Young has dreamed of becoming a detective and finding his biological father.

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