Not quite thirteen years have passed since Jack the Ripper terrorized Whitechapel, London. Neither police, vigilantes, nor the frightened working girls themselves have any clue to the identityโor the motiveโof the Buffalo Butcher. And no one seems to care. Five of them will stand together to confront the killer and to reclaim their humanity. The Buffalo Butcher is a breath of fresh air for mystery readers and true crime aficionados looking for something a little different that packs a long-lasting emotional punch.
Brighton demonstrates exceptional skill as a narrator, showcasing a remarkable blend of loyalty and honesty in his storytelling. With the author's descriptive words, all the senses are stimulated From The Authorโฆ Those of you who have read some, or all, of my Avenging Angel Detective Agency Mysteries will find this book both a departure and a return.
But most found the Electric City to be an expression of all that was good and hopeful: the unity of North and South American nations, the triumph of Man over Nature, and the advent of the modern scientific and engineering marvels that would herald a new century of peace and prosperity.
We can debate which camp won out, but one thing is certain. We visit the back alleys of the Tenderloin District, a large red-light zone in the heart of downtown, where most anything was tolerated by city officials and police, so long as it stayed put. Hundreds of brothels and low-end dives huddled together in the Tenderloin and existedโfor the most partโon the exploitation of young women who often had no other good option. Yet, I think, Butcher it is also a story of friendship and love, decency and honor, and perhaps most of all courage, among a group of outcast women confronting loneliness, condemnation, shame, and loss.
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