Darkside Book 2: Lifeblood

by Becker, Tom

• ISBN13: 9780545037464
• ISBN10: 0545037468
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: Orchard Books

Summary

A series of unexplained murders on London's Darkside has Jonathan tangled up in another dangerous mystery. With the help of his all, private detective (and werewolf) Elias Carnegie, Jonathan discovers that his mother was investigating similar murders before she vanished. Jonathan becomes obsessed with solving the crimes and finding his mother. Meanwhile, the descendants of Jack the Ripper and the leaders of the Darkside are involved in a deadly scandal that goes right to the heart of Darkside society. And they're watching Jonathan. In his desperation, can Jonathan solve the murders and find his mother before the rippers find him?

Author Biography

Since Tom Becker learned to hold a pen, he wanted to become a writer. Tom studied history at Oxford University and was inspired by the otherworldly atmosphere of this academic institution. He used to spend long days studying and reading in the University library, but now he spends long days writing. He is the author of the first two books in the Darkside series. His first book in the series, DARKSIDE, was awarded the 2007 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize, which celebrates new talent. He lives in the UK.