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Break The Night (Silhouette Shadows) Mass Market Paperback – May 1, 1993

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256 pages
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Silhouette
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May 1, 1993
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4.25 x 0.75 x 6.75 inches
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0373270097
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978-0373270095
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Publisher : Silhouette; 1st Printing edition (May 1, 1993)
Language : English
Mass Market Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0373270097
ISBN-13 : 978-0373270095
Item Weight : 4.3 ounces
Dimensions : 4.25 x 0.75 x 6.75 inches

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Here it is...finally!

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020

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Silhouette Shadows books were only published for a few years, which I never understood because there were some really excellent, original stories. Break the Night was one of those, #9 from June 1993. I still have the original paperback, but have wanted it in Kindle format. I've just paid for it a second time without hesitation, so that should tell you it's worth reading even 27 years later.

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Stuart dances in the flames!

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2004

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Break the Night was the first book I ever read by Anne Stuart. The second was To Love A Dark Lord. By the time, I finished both of these books, I promptly went out and bought everything she had ever written and have been buying her new works on preorder ever since. Seriously. If her name is on it, it's a brush with brilliance. The Resident Genius of Bad Boys, Stuart dances in the fire while other writers drag their toes in the shallows. Sometimes, this has earned her a tongue-lashing from the politically correct reader. Stuart is not afraid to dance with the devil. With a good understanding of men as men are, not as a reader might wish them to be, a la Prince Charming, she paints characters that are flawed, often disturbing, and so darkly compelling she leaves you breathless. That power was what struck me in Break the Night, it is what Stuart does, time and again, with such originality, why she's one of the top writers of today. She could pull her punches and go to the middle of the road. She would see less flack, likely run rings around Nora in sales. Instead, she embraces the magic and pulls the more daring reader into a turbulent storm of emotions, maybe even some we would rather not face. I can only say, don't ever stop, don't even pull that punch!
Break the Night is just such a tale. As a fan of history, I have studied the case history of Jack the Ripper. Stuart obviously has as well, and uses that as a base for this dark and dangerous tale of reincarnation, murder and revenge. I am hoping to see this one reprinted because it was used to help launch the short lived Silhouette Shadows line (sorry to see they dropped this line because some very great books came from here - especially since Paranormal Romance is so very strong these days), so likely many of her fans missed this gem.
In the Fall of 1888, a serial killer stalked the street of Whitechapel, England. He was not the first serial killer, but without argument, he has gone down in history as the most famous. Five prostitutes were killed with an ever-increasing madness; two were Liz Stride and Mary Kelly.
Jump a head over a hundred years, and Jack walks once again and in another country. To mark his victims, he is leaving their face covered with a handcrafted mask made by Liz Stride. Yes, Liz Stride is alive again and crafts the masks, but she isn't just the reincarnation of Liz, but is also part Mary. Liz was the victim where Jack seemed almost as if interrupted and he sees Liz as his fitting swan song to this lifetime. Only, her not being merely Liz is upsetting the proverbial applecart.
The tall, dark and haunted John Damien is a reporter covering the killings, and he is tortured by seeing the killings as they happen. Nearing madness, he deliberately shines the spotlight on Liz Stride knowing Jackie Boy will come to claim her and he intends to be there to stop him, once and for all.
As Liz is drawn into the nightmare of the Venice Ripper's murders, she fears the man who says he will stop the Ripper, might actually BE the Ripper. Worse, she cannot stop herself from wanting him, even though it might cost her life.

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firefly2281

Very unique concept to Jack The Ripper

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2019

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This is a new take on Jack The Ripper. I enjoyed it. Very good writing and the story moves along at a good pace. It was a really fast read for me actually. I also love the cover of the book. Overall story 5 stars.

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Jack the Ripper Returns to Los Angeles

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2017

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FINAL DECISION: A gothic-type romance where the line between the hero being the "hero" or being the one who threatens the heroine is blurred, this book has an intriguing concept and at times a very interesting plot. Not as well developed as Stuart's later books, this one is still a fun and only slightly scary read.

THE STORY: Jack the Ripper is terrorizing Los Angeles. Lizzie Stride has become involved because her custom masks are being used by the Ripper in the murders. J.R. Damien is haunted by the murders and he fears that he might have a closer connection to the murders than anyone expects. Lizzie might be the next target for the Ripper and Damien and Lizzie work together to protect Lizzie. But what are their connections to the murders?

OPINION: Anne Stuart is known for her anti-heroes that walk the edge between being the hero and being the villain. This book also has that device although I wasn't as convinced as I should have been that Damien was the villain -- but he did some atrocious things. And at times he treated the heroine abominably.

Yet, I always enjoy the Gothic feel of these types of stories. The book combines a murder and suspense story with a creepy feel that always keeps me unbalanced as I read the story. I know this type of story is not for everyone and isn't even the best example of Stuart's work. The Jack the Ripper story was approached in a different manner. This book's best feature is it's story concept. The characters were not as developed as I like (especially Lizzie who we never really know much about) and there are some gaping plot holes, but the entire feel of the story led me to enjoy the journey.

WORTH MENTIONING: This book was originally published in the early 1990s.

CONNECTED BOOKS: BREAK THE NIGHT is a standalone.

STAR RATING: I give this book 3.5 stars.

NOTE: I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in order to provide a review. I was not required to write a review or to write a positive review. All opinions contained herein are my own.

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