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In this New York Times bestselling sequel to Kerri Maniscalco's haunting #1 debut Stalking Jack the Ripper, bizarre murders are discovered in the castle of Prince Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Dracula. Could it be a copycat killer . . . or has the depraved prince been brought back to life?

Following the grief and horror of her discovery of Jack the Ripper's true identity, Audrey Rose Wadsworth has no choice but to flee London and its memories. Together with the arrogant yet charming Thomas Cresswell, she journeys to the dark heart of Romania, home to one of Europe's best schools of forensic medicine . . . and to another notorious killer, Vlad the Impaler, whose thirst for blood became legend.

But her life's dream is soon tainted by blood-soaked discoveries in the halls of the school's forbidding castle, and Audrey Rose is compelled to investigate the strangely familiar murders. What she finds brings all her terrifying fears to life once again.

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Deliciously daring—and deadly—books from Kerri Maniscalco
This short story takes an intriguing look into the mind of Thomas, troubled hero of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series. In book three in the Stalking Jack the Ripper series, Audrey Rose must find a killer on an ocean liner before they make a great escape. The stunning finale to the #1 bestselling Stalking Jack the Ripper series brings a serial killer like none other. When Emilia's sister is brutally murdered, it sets off a quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself…and an intoxicating romance. Welcome to Hell. Emilia continues her mission to avenge her sister's death in the sequel to The Kingdom of the Wicked. A journey to Hell and back with more unexpected twists than ever before, in the steamy conclusion to The Kingdom of the Wicked series.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jimmy Patterson; Reprint edition (September 4, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316551678
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316551670
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 years and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL820L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches
Reviewer: Jessica S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An Amazing and Killer Sequel!!
Review: If I hadn’t already been hooked into Kerri Maniscalco’s world with Stalking Jack the Ripper, I was positively ensnared with Hunting Prince Dracula! The title alone hints to vampires, which we all know were my first love from the paranormal world! Knowing this was a historical YA fiction though had me positively enamored with the book before I even picked it up!The events of Stalking Jack the Ripper have shaken Audrey Rose, undoubtedly and she’s not quite on her feet yet, but going to the Academy of Forensic Medicine and Science with Thomas is sure to provide the distraction that she needs. Of course though, their trip is bombarded upon with a murder before they even make it to the school. It definitely sets the course for Audrey Rose and Thomas for the next few weeks. The Academy is the school where she can truly learn her craft in the finest of details. Naturally, though, Audrey Rose is the only female student in attendance and the boys aren’t too fond of having a girl in their class either.Audrey Rose and Thomas soon learn that their semester at the school will actually be spent trying to earn their place in the school. Out of a dozen or so applicants, only two students will be allowed to enroll. The pressure is definitely on. But it seems to take a backseat to the true danger that is happening at the school. More bodies keep showing up. Some appearing as if a vampire had drained them of all their blood, others appear as if they were staked to death, like a vampire themselves. It’s hard to get a grasp on things as the clues are harder to find and the suspect list is pretty big considering there are students, teachers, servants and of course there’s the village nearby. Who exactly is killing the students in such grisly ways? Our favorite detectives will have to work together once again to solve this case.I truly, truly loved this book so much! It was astounding from the very first page and held me entranced to its very end! Not to mention I am a pretty big vampire fan. While my history of Vlad Dracula is pretty sparse, and a bit corrupted with recent movies too, let’s face it, Hollywood can muddle the mind sometimes! And then there’s always trying to figure out what’s actually historical fact in the book itself, luckily Kerri gives some notes on that at the end of the story much like she did with her first book. I was naturally in awe of the liberties she took and what she did with history and turned it into this completely amazing story!This book was far creepier than I expected too! Be aware that it’s not a story for the faint of heart! Truly creeping, crawly (hint, hint) moments and bloody ones too! It’s a book that gave me chills on more than one occasion! But I love a book that can creep me out so thoroughly!Romance, because we have to talk about this tension between Audrey Rose and Thomas! Yes, they shared a kiss last time around and that oh-so-delightful romantic tension that was so strong in the first book continues on here as well! It gets better too, folks! Thomas continues to amuse me! He’s so comical, I love his sense of humor and snark! I love even more that Audrey Rose can toss it right back at him at times. She doesn’t simper away, though let’s face it, Thomas can leave one speechless no matter one’s own snark repartee.The mystery to this one was good! Very good! Once again, I didn’t quite see the whodunit coming. I mean I made some speculations as I went, but when the reveal came I was shocked! Though I was sort of guessing it, literally, moments before it happened! So, I kind of got it? Lol! But yes, very shocking indeed and yeah, still pretty creepy! I loved it!While we don’t know exactly what’s in store next for Audrey Rose and Thomas in terms of their nemesis, we do know where they are headed. So naturally, I am trying to scour my knowledge and come up with a nemesis! I can’t wait to see who it is!Hunting Prince Dracula was a most stunning read indeed! It’s got mystery, creep factors, characters with great snark and personality, plus a heart-warming, toe-curling romance to boot! This is a read that will delight readers all over! It’s nothing short of amazing and I am soooo desperately looking forward to Kerri’s next book!Overall Rating 5/5 stars

Reviewer: Matt M.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: because usually with books I find flaws that stick out like a sore thumb and leave me mildly disappointed
Review: Guys, I think I just found my new book boyfriend: Mr. Thomas Cresswell. I know, I know. How can I possibly say that? Julian Blackthorn and Rhysand are scandalized (perhaps not as much as Jace Herondale, though, ammiright? :P).I have so much to say about this book, I hardly know where to start. And that is rich coming from me, because usually with books I find flaws that stick out like a sore thumb and leave me mildly disappointed. But this book (sequel to Maniscalco’s debut Stalking Jack the Ripper in 2016), I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing this book was. And I don’t say that lightly. Maniscalco was brilliant in her plotting and prose in this one. It topped the first in the series, in this stunning sequel that stands out all on its own.There was nothing, nothing, I didn’t love about this book and that is truly rare. The characters jumped off the page, the setting encapsulated me in its gothic frigidness, and I felt like I had stepped into Victorian Romania and Bran Dracula’s/Vlad the Impaler’s castle walls. Needless to say, I finished this book in two sittings and I didn’t even expect to finish it quite so soon. I sunk my fangs into and devoured every. Single. Word. Ravenously.Audrey Rose Wadsworth and Thomas Cresswell continue to be my favorite renditions of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson to date. They are stunning and vibrant and a pure pleasure to divulge and solve crimes alongside. And Thomas’s wicked mouth made it all the more alluring. Can we talk about slow burn? That’s where it’s at, people. And far too many authors these days, especially in the Young Adult genre, fail at the romance. But not Maniscalco. Oh, no. She makes you beg for it. It drove me insane. I wanted Thomas and Audrey Rose to be together more than anything.And you know what else many authors fail to present realistically? Relationships.Things aren’t always going to be smooth sailing when it comes to relationships of any kind, whether they’re romantic or platonic friendships. The tumultuous scenes in this book really nailed the right level of emotion for the characters involved. There was nothing that made me cringe about the scenes or roll my eyes and mouth the words D-R-A-M-A. Nope. Audrey Rose continues to be a mature young woman and keeps her spine straight and shoulders back regardless of what she’s facing.And can we stop to admire this heroine? Audrey Rose is a serious role model. She’s fierce, she’s strong, she isn’t afraid to speak her mind regardless of societal expectations. But she also isn’t a straight rebel. Though there is a lot of late night sneaking around in a dark and creepy castle, Audrey Rose remains a lady through and through. I admire this beyond measure, because somewhere along the line, characters begin to compromise who they are for the sake of their adventures and lose a bit of themselves along the way. I didn’t find that to be the case here. Though there certainly was growth that was occurring in the aftermath of the first book in the series.I highly recommend this book to anyone. It is a clean read, no sexual content or foul language, for those who are curious. It is truly exceptional storytelling and one that will leave you turning the pages at break-neck speed just to find out what happens next!5/5 stars

Reviewer: Ivan Friant
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I love the characters in this series
Review: I have been waiting for this book to be released for months! And I have to wait another year for the 3rd book . . . grrrrrrrrrr!!! Booknerd problems!!! Ok! I love the characters in this series!! Audrey Rose is one of those badass chicks that fought the true feminism fight in a time when women were supposed to keep their mouths shut and their brains turned off. She’s smart, she’s beautiful, and she embraces her differences. I fell in love with her in Stalking Jack the Ripper and I was slightly disappointed with her emotional state in Hunting Prince Dracula, but considering the ending of the first book, I can also understand her fragility. But she pulls herself together and she solves the mystery . . . which caught me by surprise, let me tell you! Then there’s Thomas Cresswell, deduction expert and dreamy scientist. I absolutely love the cute sexual tension and witty banter between the two. There really isn’t anything inappropriate other than typical teenage fantasies, so I would definitely count this safe for teens. Seeing those little things about Thomas that distract Audrey Rose was like watching my husband walk through a room! I loved it! All the flirting between Audrey Rose and Thomas was what I enjoyed most about this book. Not to say that the mystery wasn’t interesting, it was just a little slower than I had anticipated. I couldn’t put Stalking Jack the Ripper down, but Hunting Prince Dracula took me a little longer to get through. But, by the time I finished, the story had all come together, the details fell into place and I was happy. This is an awesome book, part of an awesome series and I seriously can’t wait for the next book! I would recommend this book to anyone looking for historical fiction, a fun mystery, or a strong heroine. I think teens, even as young as middle school, would enjoy this book!

Reviewer: Marcela Hermosillo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Muy buen manejo del suspenso, te envuelve y te hace continuar para saber quién es el asesino y quien no

Reviewer: Zar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Era una compra para regalar y llego bien puntual

Reviewer: Laura Machado
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Esse livro é tão melhor que o primeiro, que me faz querer voltar lá no Stalking Jack the Ripper para diminuir minha nota e aumentar a diferença entre ele e esse daqui. As qualidades do Hunting Prince Dracula me fazem sentir ainda mais o que o primeiro deixou a desejar, mas ele infelizmente não é tão perfeito assim para merecer cinco estrelas.Mas é quase. Fica tão perto de ser perfeito, aliás, que até dói! As cenas de ação desse e a investigação são impecáveis! O desafio de descobrir quem era o culpado alcança todas as expectativas, as pistas passam o livro inteiro parecendo não terem relação uma com a outra até chegar na grande revelação. E, diferente do primeiro, não dá para ter nem ideia de quem é o culpado até ele aparecer de vez. Isso é maravilhoso! Junto com o cenário, que me deixou tensa praticamente o tempo inteiro (a ponto de levar mil sustos quando minha cachorra vinha me lamber e eu não tinha percebido ou só fazia um barulho do nada), esse segundo livro realmente impressiona e instiga.E como dói mesmo pensar no que ele deixou a desejar! Porque seria tão fácil corrigir! O maior defeito dele é que, depois de tanto problema surpreendente, a grande solução do livro é fácil demais. Demais. Além de ter tido um toque de Deus Ex Machina péssimo (se você não sabe, o termo basicamente significa intervenção divina - ou seja, na exata hora em que precisa, uma solução milagrosa aparece sem explicações). E, honestamente, a solução poderia ter acabado do mesmo jeito, mas com um pouco mais de luta antes (mesmo que não no sentido literal). Teve muito esforço da Audrey antes para acabar tão fácil assim, sabe? Você fica meio sentindo que precisa ter alguma coisa que estão esquecendo, alguma pegadinha, porque não é possível que toda a tensão e o medo que sentiu no livro inteiro fossem ser resolvidos assim.Eu cheguei a dar quatro estrelas para o primeiro livro, porque me diverti mais até do que achava que ia. A história dele é mais leve do que a de Hunting Prince Dracula, mesmo que esse segundo livro seja bem melhor. Mas, quando ainda não tinha chegado na metade desse, percebi uma coisa que me incomodou bem menos no primeiro. A Audrey, mesmo que seja interessante e tudo o mais, é um pouco chata. Não que ela tenha defeitos tão óbvios que incomodem. Quer dizer, os pensamentos dela sobre a sociedade em que vive são meio irritantes, mas não é isso que faz ela chata. É só a narração. É incrível como faz diferença um protagonista narrador que tenha uma voz diferente e divertida. A Audrey, inteligente e determinada como é, não é muito divertida. A história dá sempre a impressão de estar indo em um passo um pouco mais travado do que devia por isso. Acho que falta um pouco de desenvoltura para ela como narradora, um pouco mais de personalidade. Até se ela fosse mais mimada, mais infantil, talvez a prosa ficasse mais divertida, sabe? Ela é perfeita demais nesse sentido, de um jeito travado que pode incomodar ainda mais outras pessoas.Mas, no final das contas, eu adoro esse estilo que a trilogia tem e, mesmo que ela não seja incrível, não é das piores protagonistas que existem! Além disso, parece que a autora fez questão de arrumar alguns detalhes que vi outros leitores reclamando do primeiro (e eu também reclamei). Nesse, mesmo sendo a única mulher a estudar na Academia, existem bem mais personagens femininas na história - e nenhuma delas é vista como "o que tem de errado no mundo". Dessa vez, o feminismo da Audrey vale para todas as mulheres.Outra coisa que a autora fez questão de melhorar foram as cenas gore. Sim, se você gosta disso, aproveite, porque tem muito mais que no primeiro! Isso só contribui para todo o clima de tensão que envolve o castelo e o livro!Como eu disso, Hunting Prince Dracula é ainda melhor que o primeiro livro, então, se você gostou de Stalking Jack the Ripper, vai adorar esse. E, se ainda acha que o outro deixou a desejar, pode ser que esse te impressione! Ele definitivamente me deixou louca pelo terceiro!

Reviewer: Cliente Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: mia figlia era felicissima

Reviewer: Darcie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This series just keeps getting better and better. Hunting Prince Dracula is the much-awaited sequel to Maniscalo’s Stalking Jack the Ripper, a retelling from the point of view of a high-class young lady with a passion for forensic medicine, named Audrey Rose. Audrey Rose finds herself involved with the various murders of the infamous Ripper and with the help of a fellow apprentice, a devilishly handsome Thomas Creswell. Without spoiling the first book, the second book follows directly from the events of the first, this time the duo finds themselves caught up in yet another murder mystery but rather than hiding throughout the streets of London, the killer is lurking in the shadows of a Romanian castle, the legendary home to Vlad the Impalar, another infamous murderer.I have to say I enjoyed the second more than the first. Although I rated the first book at 5/5 stars I do recall moments where I felt the book slowed down and did drag slightly. With the sequel, however, this wasn’t an issue, I was gripped throughout, the background to the story was perfect for the murderous mystery unfolding, it was the perfect form of horror for me.Audrey Rose has to be one of my favourite fictional characters, she’s strong, fearless and not afraid to stand up to those who try to treat her as though she is unworthy or incapable based purely on her gender (which is quite common with the book being set in 1888) she stands out in a way which is admirable in characters, and despite the growing feelings between herself and another character, she continues to put her own needs first, pushing romance to the back to ensure she succeeds in what she wants.Thomas was as flirty and funny as he always was, I liked the tension between him and Audrey Rose as, despite his attitude otherwise, it shows that underneath he is a true gentleman. I liked how they were both in sync at times, and rather than Thomas attempting to take control and ‘save’ her. I liked how he truly understood her feelings towards forensic medicine and the troubles she regularly goes through while battling to prove that she is just as good as the men around her.I enjoyed the twist in the reveal, I was concerned that after the first book, the second would struggle with keeping people in the dark with the big reveal, but it did not disappoint. Despite the frustration in trying to work out who it was, I loved the surprise that came with the reveal. I can only hope that the series continues to be as surprising since my expectations on what will happen to keep rising as I finish each book.Overall this book was incredible.