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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautifully Crafted, Spooky Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2017
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Once again Maniscalco slays with a fabulously haunting read. Set against a backdrop of superstition and myth, Hunting Prince Dracula makes even vampires seem real as Dracula rises from the grave to terrorize the people of Romania. 

I don't think I can say anything bad about this book. Last year, I gave Stalking Jack the Ripper a go despite it falling outside my usual genres of choice, and I'm glad I did. Not only was it a fabulous debut, but this author has shown her talent with an even better sequel. I loved the combination of the mysterious legends surrounding Dracula and the science of studying cadavers that merge to give this book such a spooky vibe. This is, in part, due to the setting, a remote castle in Romania well away from the bustling streets of London we walked in the last book. 

What's creepier than Castle Bran in winter?

The world set the mood but the characters brought this story to life. Audrey Rose is just fabulous. She's fighting against the norm by being a woman in the sciences (YES GO GIRL) without sacrificing who she is. I like that she's comfortable in both a dress and pants, that she is afraid of spiders but can cut open a body without a second thought, that she has strong emotions but also doesn't let them rule her every decision. In short, she's highly intelligent and absolutely delightful.

As is her Mr. Cresswell. And let me just say, Maniscalo knows how to build a slow burning romance, almost slow enough that I wanted to tear the pages out until something happened.

Almost. Don't worry, no books were harmed in the reading of this story.

We met Cresswell last time around and he's just as swoon-worthy in Hunting Prince Dracula, if not more so. Yet we also get insight into his personal life, meeting a member of his family and watching as his walls fold back to reveal the man beneath. This is Audrey Rose's story but Cresswell is just as big a part of that and I loved every bit of him. 

I'm not all that familiar with mystery novels, mind you, but I felt this book was very well paced. Just as my mind caught up and made certain connections, something new would be introduced, constantly keeping me on edge. There was always a level of mystery present up until the ending, which was both satisfying but also created a desperate need in me for book 3. 

Hunting Prince Dracula is a beautifully crafted, spooky mystery perfect for anyone seeking a thrill amidst legends. And if you haven't read Stalking Jack the Ripper, now is the perfect time to get both of these books on your TBR! Another outstanding novel from Kerri Maniscalco!
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LoLaJ
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic sequel!
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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I heard so much hype about Stalking Jack The Ripper, and was excited to read it. But I ended up having mixed feelings about the story. Well, I am thrilled to report that Hunting Prince Dracula was a complete winner for me. I think one of the main differences between the two, and reasons this book worked much better for me, is that it didn't follow a well known case. Instead, Hunting Prince Dracula is a unique story created from the legends and history of Vlad the Impaler, aka the original Dracula. And boy is this story creepy - and bloody.

The setting of Bran Castle in Romania (the inspiration for Dracula) was the perfect backdrop to this new case, adding a frightening layer of history to this tale. I had no idea who the murderer was until they were revealed, and was on the edge of my seat in anticipation following Audrey Rose through the castle as she sought to figure it out before anything more terrible could happen (*shudders*). Not only is Audrey Rose racing against a murderer, she's fighting deep prejudice against the role of women at this time, even more so because of her passion for examining dead bodies. I appreciated her strong will and determination to go after what she wants, no matter what others think.

The romance between Audrey Rose and Thomas also heats up, and I enjoyed watching them work out their feelings as they worked together through the book. I love when I can understand the connection between two people and I completely see it between these two. They really are each other's match. Nothing like a active murderer and an increasingly disturbing case to bring two people together! We also begin to learn more about Thomas in this story, and even meet his sister, whom I liked a great deal.

Once again, this case wraps itself up well while the ending also teases where the characters will go in the future. I'm so glad I stuck with this series!
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Ruth Tsegaye
4.0 out of 5 stars If you haven’t already, you need to read this!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2018
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After waiting a long time to buy it, I finally bought SJTR and I really enjoyed it. The book as a whole was so good and I could tell that a lot of thorough research was done for writing this book(one of the topics I studied in History was Whitechapel which mostly focused on Jack the Ripper). But, there was one thing that made me decide to give this a 4.5 star rating instead of a 5 and that was Audrey Rose and Thomas’ relationship. I thought that seeing as there are going to be 4 books in the series, that they’d finally kind of get together/admit they like each other in the second book at least but instead that happened halfway through SJTR.
But what I did enjoy was:
-The anticipation of finding out who Jack the Ripper was and I one point I was suspecting everyone including Nathaniel
-The closer I got to the end the more sure I was of who Jack was and I was right but it wasn’t annoying because of that plot twist at the end
-Thomas Cresswell’s humour and the banter between him and Audrey Rose
-Audrey’s relationship with her brother was (in my opinion) sweet how they looked out for each other
-As I’ve already said; the research put into writing this book
-The gothic pictures added to give more of an eerie sense but also really helped with imagining what was going on.
Those are all I can remember at the moment but I’m definitely sure there were many other things I enjoyed. I ordered the next book already and I’ve been told it’s better than the first so I can’t wait to get started on it!!
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piercedgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars It keeps getting better and better!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2019
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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.
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n a brake
5.0 out of 5 stars Clever, eerie & swoon-inducing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2017
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I should probably apologise for all the fangirling now, but I won't.

I struggle to recall sequels that live up to the first book in a series, but this one builds on STALKING JACK THE RIPPER perfectly. Kerri Maniscalo's writing is witty, evocative, and downright eerie at times.
This book had everything that I love: a clever plot, swoon-inducing moments, nail-biting tension, humour, and did I mention the SWOON?!

I love love love Audrey Rose so much. I swoon so hard for Thomas Cresswell. The wait for book 3 will be sheer torture, but I've no doubt it will be worth the torturous wait.
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elliefinnerty94
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2020
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I loved this series and enjoyed this book! I enjoyed the setting and found myself feeling genuinely freaked out as the story advanced. I think the author has an exceptional gift at building the scene, and I lost myself in this book, like a film was playing in my mind.
I really recommend this book and by extension the series.
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Becky Crook
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Sequel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2018
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After reading Stalking Jack the Ripper, picking this one up was a no brainer for me. I love how completely you get dragged into the era the book is set in, and I defy anyone to not fall in love with Audrey Rose and Thomas.

Though I wouldn't classify this as a thriller it definitely kept me up at night after reading... spiders "shiver". Thoroughly unputdownable and I will be reading the 3rd instalment as soon as it is released.
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