Does this long-forgotten novel hold the key to the mystery of the Whitechapel Murders of 1888?

Previously published in 2020 by Amberley Publishing.

The murders in London between 1888-91 attributed to Jack the Ripper constitute one of the most mysterious unsolved criminal cases. This story is the result of many years meticulous research. The author reassesses all the evidence and challenges everything we thought we knew about the Victorian serial killer and the vanished East End he terrorized.

Miscast in the media for nearly 130 years, the victims of Jack the Ripper finally get their full stories told in this eye-opening and chilling reminder that life for middle-class women in Victorian London could be full of social pitfalls and peril.

Fully updated and revised, Donald Rumbelow’s classic work is the ultimate examination of the facts, theories, fictions and fascinations surrounding the greatest whodunit in history. The Complete Jack the Ripper lays out all the evidence in the most comprehensive summary ever written about the Ripper. Rumbelow, a former London Metropolitan policeman, and an authority on crime, has subjected every theory – including those that have emerged in recent years – to the same deep scrutiny. He also examines the mythology surrounding the case and provides some fascinating insights into the portrayal of the Ripper on stage and screen and on the printed page. More seriously, he also examines the horrifying parallel crimes of the Düsseldorf Ripper and the Yorkshire Ripper in an attempt to throw further light on the atrocities of Victorian London.

After 125 years of theorizing and speculation regarding the identity of Jack the Ripper, Russell Edwards is in the unique position of owning the first physical evidence relating to the crimes to have emerged since 1888. This evidence is from one of the crime scenes, and has now been rigorously examined by some of the most highly-qualified forensic scientists in the country who have ascertained its true provenance. With the help of modern forensic techniques, Russell's ground-breaking discoveries provide conclusive answers to many of the most challenging mysterious surrounding the case.

Delve into the mind of the enigmatic figure who struck fear into the hearts of Victorian London, as he reveals the untold truths behind his heinous murders—this is the story of Jack the Ripper in his own words. This gripping account takes you on a journey through the twisted psyche of Jack the Ripper, showcasing his sinister motives, meticulous planning, and macabre acts of violence. Uncover the elusive killer's chilling firsthand narrative, immersing yourself in the gritty atmosphere of 19th-century London. From the bloodstained alleyways to the dimly lit taverns, every page pulsates with the harrowing reality of Jack the Ripper's reign of terror. Unveil the shadows that shielded this mysterious figure and witness the horrors that gripped an entire city. Ultimately, you, the reader, must decide if this is simply one of the earliest historical fiction imaginings of the case—and a groundbreaking literary addition to the Ripper canon—or if it is the genuine autobiography of Jack the Ripper himself.