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Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
326
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
May 1, 2014
Editore
Jo Fletcher
ISBN-10
1780872348
ISBN-13
9781780872346
Descrizione
In the shadows of a grim Victorian London, Dr. Thomas Bond navigates the haunting aftermath of his encounters with the notorious Jack the Ripper. As a police surgeon, he possesses a keen insight into the minds of killers, but the tension of his past continues to weigh heavily on him. With each new day, he confronts the chilling reality of a city plagued by fear and uncertainty, where danger lurks in every corner.
Amidst the fog and gaslit streets, he grapples with the psychological toll of his profession. The unsolved murders draw attention from all sides, and as the pressure mounts, Thomas finds himself entangled in a complex web of mystery and moral dilemmas. Each case challenges his resolve, forcing him to delve deeper into the darkest recesses of human nature.
Bond's scientific acumen is commendable, but as the line between sanity and madness blurs, he becomes increasingly aware of his own vulnerabilities. Encounters with other characters, from law enforcement officers to the grieving families of victims, reveal the profound impact of violence on the human psyche. The narrative weaves through the intricacies of crime-solving, highlighting both the menacing and poignant aspects of human existence.
In a race against time, Dr. Bond strives not only to stop the faceless monster lurking in the alleys but also to reconcile his own fractured identity. Against the backdrop of a city on the brink, his journey transcends the role of a mere surgeon, exploring themes of redemption, resilience, and the ever-looming presence of death.
Amidst the fog and gaslit streets, he grapples with the psychological toll of his profession. The unsolved murders draw attention from all sides, and as the pressure mounts, Thomas finds himself entangled in a complex web of mystery and moral dilemmas. Each case challenges his resolve, forcing him to delve deeper into the darkest recesses of human nature.
Bond's scientific acumen is commendable, but as the line between sanity and madness blurs, he becomes increasingly aware of his own vulnerabilities. Encounters with other characters, from law enforcement officers to the grieving families of victims, reveal the profound impact of violence on the human psyche. The narrative weaves through the intricacies of crime-solving, highlighting both the menacing and poignant aspects of human existence.
In a race against time, Dr. Bond strives not only to stop the faceless monster lurking in the alleys but also to reconcile his own fractured identity. Against the backdrop of a city on the brink, his journey transcends the role of a mere surgeon, exploring themes of redemption, resilience, and the ever-looming presence of death.
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