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A review by ms_morri1
Capturing the Devil by Kerri Maniscalco
4.0
Honestly, this was the book I wish I’d had for Escaping from Houdini. I don’t know why, but I really didn’t like the romantic problems in Escaping from Houdini. While it is true that the “interrupted marriage” is an old trope, and not the most original, I bore it better because I knew that Thomas and Audrey would go to Hell and back to be together, which carried me through the story. I’m happy to finally see these two lovebirds finally together.
The only thing that holds me back from giving it a full five stars is the mystery part. It felt too much like an afterthought. Maybe it’s because unlike the other mysteries, there was no guesswork in who the culprit was. I’ve even heard the theory that H. H. Holmes was the Ripper, and it left no surprise for me. I almost wish that the author had kept to what was in her original book, Stalking Jack the Ripper, because I feel like that would’ve had more impact than H. H. Holmes turning out to be the murderer instead. But this is just my opinion.
Otherwise, I’d say if you’re looking for a good read with a wonderful romance, I would strongly recommend this series.
The only thing that holds me back from giving it a full five stars is the mystery part. It felt too much like an afterthought. Maybe it’s because unlike the other mysteries, there was no guesswork in who the culprit was. I’ve even heard the theory that H. H. Holmes was the Ripper, and it left no surprise for me. I almost wish that the author had kept to what was in her original book, Stalking Jack the Ripper, because I feel like that would’ve had more impact than H. H. Holmes turning out to be the murderer instead. But this is just my opinion.
Otherwise, I’d say if you’re looking for a good read with a wonderful romance, I would strongly recommend this series.