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Review of Hunting Prince Dracula



I gave this book 5/5 stars!

 This mystery is even better than the last! There are so many suspects, each with different possible motives. I was so excited to finish this book because I wanted to find out which of my suspects where the murderer. It will truly take you by surprise. 

 Throughout the entire book, we see different sides of Thomas and learn more about his secrets he keeps locked away. Maniscalco explores his sides to his personality that I don't think were shown much in the first book. We also walk with Audrey through her state of mind after going through the last murder case. Her emotional and psychological stability is as what we would expect, which I honestly find refreshing. It makes her seem more realistic. The development with these two has been remarkable and I wouldn't rather have it any other way. 

 The plot is interesting in every way possible. I could not tear my eyes away from the pages. I was completely invested in this book and finding out who the murderer was. Who doesn't love a good murder mystery in Romania, where the victims appear as though Dracula is feasting? Even the way the victims had been murdered were fascinating! I don't remember ever being bored at any point while reading this book because I was wondering what the next clue would be. 

 Maniscalco's melodic, gorgeous writing style continues in this book. I never thought I minded the way an author wrote, but after reading two of her books, I new this was one of my favorite styles. Either that or she has quickly become one of my favorite authors. This book easily became one of my favorites, and I think that this one is even better than the first.
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Synopsis:
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.
Reading log: Jun. 21, 2019 - Jun. 22, 2019
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