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The Name of The Star (Shades of London) is a book (novel) published on September 29, 2011 by Maureen Johnson.

Plot

The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it’s the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many...this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city — gruesome crimes mimicking the HORRIFIC work of Jack the Ripper in the autumn of 1888. Soon “Rippermania” takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses...Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect. But...she's the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was with her at the time, didn’t notice the mysterious man! So... why can only Rory see him? And more urgently... what is he planning to do about her? In this "edge-of-your-seat" thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London...and discover her own shocking abilities.

Reviews "Johnson uses a deft hand, applying the right amount of romance and teen snarkiness to relieve the story's building tension. Departing from her previous works, she turns paranormal on its head, mocking vampires and werewolves while creating ghosts that are both realistic and creepy. A real page-turner." - School Library Journal.

"Readers looking for nonstop fun, action, and a little gore have come to the right place." - Publishers Weekly.

"A gorgeously written, chilling, atmospheric thriller. The streets of London have never been so sinister or so romantic."- Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Infernal Devices and The Mortal Instruments series.

About The Author

Maureen Johnson (maureenjohnsonbooks.com) is the author of ten young adult novels, including the New York Times bestselling Let It Snow. She currently lives in New York City.