If Looks Could Kill
If Looks Could Kill by Julie Berry, published by Simon and Schuster on September 16, 2025, is a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of autumn 1888. This edition spans 448 pages and is presented in English. The story intertwines historical elements with fantasy, featuring a mythic confrontation between Jack the Ripper and Medusa, while exploring themes of sisterhood and survival.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale as Tabitha and Pearl, two Salvation Army volunteers, navigate the dangers of New York City’s Bowery. Their mission to rescue a girl from a local brothel leads them to unexpected alliances, including an aspiring girl reporter and a charming Irish bartender. The narrative blends romance and humor, all while Medusa hunts for Jack, creating a unique intersection of characters and motivations. This book presents a rich tapestry of teen and young adult literature, infused with elements of science fiction, fantasy, and historical intrigue.
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An instant New York Times bestseller!
From Printz Honor–winning and New York Times bestselling author Julie Berry, a true-crime-nail-biter-turned-mythic-odyssey pitting Jack the Ripper against Medusa. A defiant love song to sisterhood, a survivors’ battle cry, and a romantic literary tour de force laced with humor.
It’s autumn 1888, and Jack the Ripper is on the run. As London police close in, he flees England for New York City seeking new victims. But a primal force of female vengeance has had enough. With serpents for hair and a fearsome gaze, an awakened Medusa is hunting for one thing: Jack.
And other dangers lurk in Manhattan’s Bowery. Salvation Army volunteers Tabitha and Pearl discover that a girl they once helped has been forced to work in a local brothel. Tabitha’s an upstate city girl with a wry humor and a thirst for adventure, while farmgirl Pearl takes everything with stone-cold seriousness. Their brittle partnership is tested as they team up with an aspiring girl reporter and a handsome Irish bartender to mount a rescue effort, only to find their fates entwine with Medusa’s and Jack’s.
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