I hated the ending. For such an enjoyable series, I thought it was a poor way to end it (if this is the last book which it could well be from the ending). Really need another book to change everything to how it should be.

I agree with some of the other reviews as well that the focus on Jack the Ripper has deteriorated the quality of the series. Once he became such a big part of the series, my delight in these books went way down. ( )

PennsyLady (Bev)
Lost And Gone Forever
Scotland Yard Murder Squad #5

Saucy Jack is back, continuing his wicked puppetry of Walter Day.
Although this is #5, I was still thoroughly engrossed in the plot and the parade of characters.
The characters I knew are evolving and one even left me with a bit of a surprise twist (unexpected).
Jack and his ingenuity and ruthless ways never ceases to amaze me.
I'm a little undecided about the Day character but we'll see where he is heading.

Goddreads Giveaway from Putnam
If you've enjoyed Neville Hammersmith, he's fully aboard in this edition.

There are some new characters, some plot meandering and hopefully #6 will come along and continue the series of escapades.

Goodreads Giveaway supplied by Putnam ( )

I received a copy of Lost and Gone Forever from Putnam Books and the Goodreads giveaway. This Scotland Yard Murder Squad mystery is the fourth or fifth in a series of novels. I have not read any of the previous books but will definitely be putting them on my to read shelf as this book was chock full of suspense, interesting characters and plot twist and turns at every corner! As mysteries go this has everything you could ask for. I was glued to the edge of my seat as I followed the hunt for Jack the Ripper and the missing Scotland Yard detective Walter Day and surprised by the unpredictable plot. I loved the historical aspect of the Victorian setting, the inclusion of the grand new department store and the emergence of several very strong somewhat modern female characters. The addition of a pair of hired assassins (serial killers) add to the mayhem and intricacy of the story Alex Grecian tells so well. Can't wait for more!! ( )

Love this! Walter has become Jack's toy. What is the destructive act that Jack has programmed Walter to do through mesmerization? Will he ever be reunited with his family? Can Nevil interest the coppers to keep looking for Walter? Will they catch Jack? This one is super fast paced, I read it in an afternoon. And what is up with the assassin couple. Wowza! My thanks to the author and the Penguin First to Read program for a complimentary copy. ( )

This has been one of my favorite in this series. I give it a five out of five stars. I had a hard time putting this down. I love Seargeant Nevil Hammersmith and Walter Day. I look forward to the next book in this series. I love this time period. I received this ebook from Firsttoread for a fair and honest opinion. ( )