Jack the Ripper Decoded

Inside the Mind of a Victorian Monster (DECODED by Craig Beck)

De: Craig Beck

Narrado por: Craig Beck

What kind of man walks out of a back yard at dawn with a uterus in his pocket, then sits down to read about himself in the morning paper?

For over a hundred and thirty years, the world has been chasing the wrong man. The cape. The top hat. The royal physician with a black bag and a brougham. Every generation paints him a new costume. The truth has never worn one.

Jack The Ripper, the Whitechapel killer was almost certainly a man you would have walked past on the way to the baker. Quiet. Polite. Forgettable. He paid his landlady on time. He nodded at the constable on the corner. He read the morning papers with a flicker of pleasure no one in the room ever caught.

This book strips him out of the legend and puts him back where he belongs, inside the small dark wiring of a damaged human being. You will walk the streets of 1888 Whitechapel with the women he chose. Not as victims on a list. As people with names, mothers, lost children, and a dignity the headlines stole from them on the morning their bodies cooled.

You will see how trauma builds a predator. How private fantasy ripens into public horror. How a city, a press, and a police force together become a hunting ground.

When the empty chair at the centre of the case finally opens up, will you be brave enough to look into it?

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Author narrated beautifully.

So very interesting! Such insights! The elusive Jack the Ripper. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of these events and times. I especially appreciated learning about the poor victims and their circumstances.

I received a complimentary Audible version of this book from the author through Story Origin. The author narrates this book.
He is an excellent narrator as well as a writer. He speaks with authority and knowledge. His voice is easy to understand. I'm looking forward for more of this Decoded series. 5 stars for his narration, as well.

Fun listen

This was a unique take on Jack the Ripper. Most authors write about fancier suspects with royal connections, but Craig looks at the more likely a "normal" person. A person living or working in the area. He also used his words to discuss the atmosphere of the time. How people reacted to having a murder in their midst, and who they blamed for the crime. I think he was very thorough for a shorter book on this subject.
I liked both his writing style and his voice on the audiobook. His style was neither pompous nor boringly dry. His voice was decent. It is fun to listen to because he knows his stuff and he pronounces the words perfectly.

Myth-Busting Decoder

Ok, as an American that grew up in the 1980's, all I really new about Jack The Ripper is what I have seen in movies, television and books. So, after listening to this book I was surprised to say the least. With that said, it was clear that Craig (Beck) has done extensive research and does a fine job of laying it out. I have mentioned in other reviews that I enjoy the authors 'Decoded' series of books, and Mr. Becks voice is pleasant to listen to this audiobook is no exception. If you have ever been interested in the Ripper story, this book I recommend. And to Craig Beck: Proper job and an A+ all around!

Very well researched and dispelled sooo many false rumors

Craig did an excellent job bringing the victims to life as well as letting us know how little we actually know about the killer

Great audiobook

This is a great audiobook I really enjoyed this true crime story it is great for any true crime fan out there I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook a lot