--- product_id: 17465449 title: "Jackaby (Jackaby, 1)" brand: "william ritter" price: "£9.40" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17465449-jackaby-jackaby-1 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Jackaby (Jackaby, 1) **Brand:** william ritter **Price:** £9.40 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jackaby (Jackaby, 1) by william ritter - **How much does it cost?** £9.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17465449-jackaby-jackaby-1) ## Best For - william ritter enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted william ritter brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Jackaby (Jackaby, 1) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JWeDMHKDL.jpg) ![Jackaby (Jackaby, 1) - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/514r+6FRmnL.jpg) ![Jackaby (Jackaby, 1) - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/319JwY7qRAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fasinating combination of fantasy, historical fiction, and mystery. *by H***E on Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016* The minute I first heard about this book I was intrigued. I'm not sure why I have a fascination with historical mysteries, maybe it ties back to my first reading of Sherlock Holmes, in any case I knew I wanted to read this series. The addition of the supernatural added a touch of creepiness to the already strong air of mystery that the story holds. Abigail makes for a great narrator with her ability to observe the 'ordinary' as Jackaby says. She gives the reader a look at her new employer that makes Jackaby as much of a mystery as the murder they are trying to solve. His unusual ability to see the supernatural allows him to notice things that nobody else does, but at the same time he misses the ordinary, which makes Abigail such a great assistant for him. Add in Jenny Cavanaugh, the ghost who inhabits Jackaby's current residence and her mysterious death and the frog that stinks up the whole house, and throw in a former assistant turned duck and you've got a thoroughly entertaining story that really doesn't read like anything else. It does have a taste of Sherlock Holmes to it combined with Stroud's Lockwood & Co. focus on ghosts and ghouls. There is a tiny bit of bad language and a moderate amount of violence (someone was brutally murdered after all, several someone's actually). I found Jackaby a fascinating case study in the art of the historical fantasy mystery (is there such a genre? If not there should be). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Quirky, Paranormal Mystery set in the 1890s *by L***M on Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2021* This book was a pleasant surprise. Jackaby by William Ritter is the first in the series by the same name. Set during the Victorian age, I expected a freaky paranormal mystery that would leave me jumping at noises and leaving all the lights on at night. That is not at all what this is! Jackaby is a quirky, paranormal mystery with similar themes and feel to classic Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes.Abigail Rook is a runaway, looking for adventure. Over the past year, she has explored Europe, and now she has settled into America. Looking for a job leads her to the mysterious paranormal investigator Jackaby. Determined to show her worth, Abigail joins Jackaby as he investigates a recent string of murders. With a keen eye for detail, she quickly becomes an asset rather than a hindrance as Jackaby has found his past assistants. I really like Abigail. The story is told entirely from her point of view, and I loved her narration. It reminded me a lot of Watson’s narrative, which grounded the story making it come to life.Jackaby is fantastic! I love him. He is quirky, like Matt Smith’s doctor quirky, and always one step ahead of everyone else. He sees beyond what most people see. He sees the hidden paranormal that surrounds everyday life. As one of the only people to see these things, Jackaby tasks himself with keeping the paranormal community in check. When something is off about a case or news story, he’s there to investigate it. In this particular case, the murder victims are missing their blood which is suspcious considering their wounds. With the help of his new assistant, he is on the case.I loved the world-building that the author integrates into the story. Jackaby’s unique abilities and Abigail’s sharp eye for detail work together well. While there is no romance between the two, the chemistry is wonderful. I love the dynamic between them and how they play off each other. It’s a believable, working relationship. The addition of the paranormal aspects set during a time when technology was just beginning to emerge is perfection. I really enjoyed how it is incorporated and how the setting plays just as important a role as the characters themselves. Jackaby wouldn’t work in contemporary times.Overall, I really enjoyed Jackaby. Abigail and Jackaby are a cohesive team, working with each other’s strengths. I enjoyed the mystery element as well. It wasn’t too scary, but left me guessing right to the end. If you enjoy paranormal mystery, period pieces, or looking for a fun read, I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for SuperWhoLock fans. *by A***. on Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2019* 4.5 exhilarating stars!This was a fast and fun read that I would recommend to anyone, but especially fans of Sherlock and Doctor Who. It's like the superfun, written lovechild of these two shows. For once, the promotional materials have not lied to us!This is a book for younger audiences, but that doesn't detract from the obsessive readability of the story. Abigail Rook is a WONDERFUL female protagonist, rebelling against the social norms for women at the time this novel is set. Jackaby is a distracted genius who is also sneakily kind and generous.The conflict and the antagonist are superbly done, and even though I figured out who was doing the killing earlier than the "big reveal," it did NOT spoil it for me, simply because I didn't know why. And the whys of this book are most of the fun.My only criticism for this work could be that the characterization was a bit shallow, but that's almost to be expected in a novel this short and driven by the plot. But there was enough for me to know that I really like these characters, and I can't wait to read more about them. Beastly Bones here I come! Allons-y!TL;DR: Definitely worth your time if you like paranormal adventure with a great female MC and a fantastic male protagonist wherein THERE IS NO ROMANCE BETWEEN THEM. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17465449-jackaby-jackaby-1](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17465449-jackaby-jackaby-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*