Rook, William Ritter
Rook, William Ritter
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Rook

Author: William Ritter

Narrator: William Ritter

Unabridged: 8 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/22/2023


Synopsis

This standalone adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series brims with humor, heart, and—of course—a hefty dose of supernatural mayhem.
 
Abigail Rook never intended to be the mortal bridge between the human and supernatural world. But now, the power of the Sight--and all the chaos that comes with seeing the essential truth of everything, every human, fairy, werewolf, enchanted slip of paper, and municipal building, at all times--is hers alone. With this overwhelming new gift, she should be able to solve crimes and help New Fiddleham, New England find calm in its supernatural chaos. 

The only problem? She has no idea what she’s doing.
 
And New Fiddleham isn't waiting for Abigail to be ready. Local witches and other magical beings are going missing, as tensions between human and supernatural residents curdle into a hatred that could tear the city apart. Abigail's fiance, Charlie, works alongside her to unravel the magical disappearances, but as a shapeshifter, he's under threat as well. Then Abigail's parents appear, ready to take her back to England and marry her off to someone she's never met. Abigail has no choice but to follow her Sight, her instincts, and any clues she can find to track a culprit who is trying to destroy everything she holds dear.
 

About William Ritter

William Ritter began writing the Jackaby series in the middle of the night when his son was still an infant. After getting up to care for him, Will would lie awake, his mind creating rich worlds and fantasies--such as the one in New Fiddleham. Will lives and teaches in Springfield, Oregon. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by James on December 07, 2024

After reading Geiger I was really excited to read Rook. But this one didn't connect with me much at all. Maybe it was the world building, just not caring about Rook, or his girlfriend/friend, or really anything. Something just didn't click with me, but the art was solid enough. I'll be sticking to G......more

Goodreads review by Ben on November 28, 2024

Geoff Johns’ “Rook: Exodus” is the kind of big-scale, high-ambition sci-fi comic that we don’t get nearly enough of these days…and for my money, it’s also one of 2024’s very best new ongoing series. Detailing the ongoing war for control of a dystopian world between various “Wardens” who effectively c......more

Goodreads review by Christian on December 16, 2024

Humanity is in full swing with terraforming planets and surviving outside of earth. Perhaps not so much as a hobby or a way to make a better living, but rather in order to survive. Some are left behind on failed planets and are trying to scavenge and escape asap. Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson are gre......more

Goodreads review by Lukas on January 14, 2025

Overall great read and detailed art. Have read this in a trade paperback version, but I will be following the series as a monthly in 2025. This happens very rarely. The premise of the "Wardens" being able to control certain animal species such as Wolves, birds, bears, giant turtles, etc.. is really......more

Goodreads review by Aliyu on December 07, 2024

4.5. This is a brand new sci Fi adventure by Geoff John's and it's a very fun one with very nice characters and an interesting story and mystery going on this is my second best independent comic of the year......more


Quotes

"Expertly blends witty banter, sympathetic, struggling characters, descriptive worldbuilding, and sometimes-gory supernatural crimes with all-too-believable motives. Quick-moving action and creative supernatural elements will hold readers’ attention…. Lively supernatural investigations with humor and heart."—Kirkus Reviews

"Well done, and will help new readers find this series in all its amazingness."—YABC

"A fun, supernatural and historical mystery."—Youth Services Book Review

Praise for the Jackaby Series:

"We honestly couldn't put it down."—Nerdist.com

"Fast-paced and full of intrigue."—EW.com

“Sherlock Holmes crossed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” —Chicago Tribune

“With tension as taut as a high wire, this series blends laugh-out-loud humor and ghastly horror with supernatural skill . . . Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Grimm and Sherlock Holmes.”—Justine Magazine