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The Whitechapel Demon Paperback – December 6, 2013

by Josh Reynolds (Author)

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Formed during the reign of Elizabeth I, the post of the Royal Occultist was created to safeguard the British Empire against threats occult, otherworldly, infernal and divine. It is now 1920, and the title and offices have fallen to Charles St. Cyprian. Accompanied by his apprentice Ebe Gallowglass, they defend the battered empire from the forces of darkness. In the wake of a séance gone wrong, a monstrous killer is summoned from the depths of nightmare by a deadly murder-cult. The entity hunts its prey with inhuman tenacity even as its worshippers stop at nothing to bring the entity into its full power... It's up to St. Cyprian and Gallowglass to stop the bloodthirsty horror before another notch is added to its gory tally, but will they become the next victims of the horror guised as London's most famous killer? In the tradition of William Hope Hodgson's Carnacki the Ghost-Finder, Josh Reynolds presents the Adventures of the Royal Occultist. Join Charles St. Cyprian and Ebe Gallowglass as they race to halt the workings of a sinister secret society and put an end to the monstrous manifestation in THE WHITECHAPEL DEMON!

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200 pages
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English
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Emby Press, LLC
Publication date

December 6, 2013
Dimensions

5.98 x 0.46 x 9.02 inches
ISBN-10

1940344042
ISBN-13

978-1940344041
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Emby Press, LLC; Aotr1 ed. edition (December 6, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1940344042
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940344041
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.46 x 9.02 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #9,462,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Michael Hawkins

A solid story, chilling villain and an awesome concept!

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2014

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As a big fan of such characters as Carnacki, John Silence, Flaxman Low, and the like, I naturally gravitated towards this story with much enthusiasm. Was happy to find said enthusiasm rewarded, and thus discovered a new character to enjoy in Charles St. Cyprian and his plucky partner Ebe Gallowglass.

Just the idea of this taking place in a 'shared universe' with other previous occult/supernatural detectives, key among them Carnacki (Cyprian's late mentor in this), it feels like a natural... living universe with it's own rules and terrors.

Speaking of Terrors, is the Whitechapel Demon itself. One seriously nasty creature, and one really welcome addition to the list of late Victorian-era Monstrosities that haunted the darkness that so many such stalwart heroes and heroines fearlessly plunge into.

It's also one of those situations where you're left wanting MORE, and thankfully the author has had MORE stories for this 'dynamic duo' in the last few years. I highly recommend this book and this author's stories.

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C. William Russette

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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2014

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To be fair I have exchanged words with Senor Reynolds for a few years. I've read a lot of his stuff, most before this Royal Occultist chap showed up with his capable apprentice (assistant!). This is the first long prose of Josh's that I've had the pleasure of devouring and I must say I often could not put it down.

There is so much blasting through these pages and it is non stop. Even when the non-physical tension wasn't gutting the reader there was dread, fear and even the non-supernatural players that were against St. Cyprian made me want to knock a few of them around. There was also something that not a lot of horror works have: there was humor. The banter between Chaz and Ebe is good, stress-relieving and easy flowing. Very clearly Josh is comfortable writing these two and I bet their bickering is the easiest part of their adventures to write.

As if I've not given you enough reasons to read this gem, the plot and background research are simply top shelf. He merges legends both historical and mythological seamlessly while dropping references to other occult detectives from fictions past. The WHITECHAPEL DEMON by Josh Reynolds delivers across the board not missing a single mark.

Can't wait for the follow up book.

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Mark Bousquet

Atmospheric and Enveloping

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2014

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THE WHITECHAPEL DEMON is the narrative equivalent of sitting in a room that slowly fills with smoke, of having your world slip away from you to be replaced by something much darker and dangerous.

Charles St. Cyprian is the Royal Occultist, a position intended to put an expert in between England and the supernatural. What's striking about St. Cyprian is how well Reynolds manages to make him seem like both the preeminent authority while also testing the limits of his knowledge. St. Cyprian is not am omniscient genius. He is not someone with all the answers, but he is someone who knows how - and where - to ask the right question. This quality gives WHITECHAPEL a harder, more bulldog edge than one might expect, which is matched perfectly by the dirty streets and dirtier interiors that his investigation encounters.

Reynolds' writing in WHITECHAPEL strikes that perfect informative balance when setting a scene, giving you just enough to let your mind fill in the dark corners. Because the characters feel real and because the world feels real, the supernatural aspects of the threats hit with a sharper intensity.

Note: In the interests of full disclosure, I should note that Josh and I sometimes run in the same writing circles (our work has appeared in the same anthology a time or two) and I have interviewed him for my website regarding previous projects. As you can see from the Verified Purchase tag, however, this is a novel I paid for, just as I will gladly pay for the next appearance of the Charles St. Cyprian and Ebe Gallowglass. I have friends who published a lot of novels this past year, and WHITECHAPEL DEMON is among the very best of them.

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Trelina Gonzalez

Early 20th Century Occult Detective

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014

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Charles St. Cyprian is an occult detective working in post-WWI London, battling occult menaces for crown and country alongside his apprentice (or assistant, depending on who you ask) Ebe Gallowglass. It’s Doctor Strange, dressed up like Sherlock Holmes—and I mean that in the most complimentary manner possible.

I’ve read many of Reynolds’ St. Cyprian adventures up until this point (all short stories), but never really clicked with the characters until I experienced them in this book. Given room and word count to breathe, St. Cyprian and Gallowglass and their peculiar London habitat come to life in a way they couldn’t in short form.

Which isn’t to say that the book ever slows down for even a moment. We get hijinks of both the supernatural and political sort, intriguing glimpses into adventures past and future, and a climax that wraps it all up in a tidy bow, but promises more of the same down the line. It’s fast-paced and bloody and fun, and I’m overjoyed to see that the next full-length St. Cyprian yarn is coming our way later in 2014.

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Joel Jenkins

The Ripper on the Loose.

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2014

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I've been following the adventures of Charles St. Cyprian as his assistant Ebe Gallowglass for sometime now, as short stories have been published all over the place (even in radio play format online) and greatly enjoyed them.

The Whitechapel Demon comes across as being a little gorier and darker in tone than some of the short stories, but this is counterbalanced by the humorous interplay between St. Cyprian and Gallowglass as they try to send a supernatural menace back where it came from.

This book deserves 5 stars just for the fact that one scene involves the supernatural embodiment of Jack the Ripper tearing through the roof of a car as it speeds over the Thames, only to get shot off the top and get run over a lorry/truck.

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Great start to a series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2015

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I was lucky enough to get to read this at Halloween last year, when Emby Press generously allowed it to be downloaded for free. I have been a big fan of Mr Reynold's work from Black Library, particularly his take on Gotrek and Felix and other areas (in particular, try and get hold of a copy of the OOP 'Knights of the Blazing Saddle', which is a brilliant novel), but was interested to see how he developed an original IP with another publisher,

I wasn't disappointed. This is a brilliant read! Following the character of Charles St. Cyprian, the latest in a long line of Royal Occultists (Boogeyman-Slayer by appointment to the Crown) and his long-suffering assistant Ebe Gallowglass, we see them try and track down the cause of a series of grisly murders that worryingly bear the hallmark of a certain hopefully-deceased serial killer who liked to prey on young ladies.

It's a cracking story, to use a phrase, and doesn't slow down very much - you don't got more than a few pages without a punch-up or the duo chasing (or being chased) by the ghostly Ripper, and it leads to a great conclusion. The characters are well-written and nicely varied; we get to see the rapport between the debonair St. Cyprian and the slightly mysterious Gallowglass (a real Jeeves and Wooster relationship), and the society that raises (only partially-successfully) the Ripper are a bunch of caddish upper-class types who quickly get over their heads in trouble, and are sufficiently evil-like that it’s a pleasure to see them come to their various demises. But for me the real stand-out character, and the most memorable, was the Ripper itself. I don’t want to spoil the story too much, but the author really developed the character well, creating an intriguing killer – an apex predator, a very shark-like beast from beyond the void. I hope that there is some way that Mr Reynolds can bring it back for another round with the Royal Occultist in a future book.

In summary – great plot, interesting, varied characters, and a setting I want to read more in. Go get a copy!

M. Dowden

An Action Horror Romp

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2014

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In the reign of good Queen Bess John Dee was appointed to the position of Royal Occultist, and since then the position has remained, with many filling the post. It is now 1920 and the present incumbent, Charles St Cyprian is the holder of the title, with Ebe Gallowglass as his assistant, and the person who will fill his position when he dies.

As the duo concludes a case at the beginning of 1920 over in Whitechapel a new case could well be opening. A real medium, Aife Andraste is performing a séance when she is forced to summon the ghost of Jack the Ripper for a question to be asked of it. What comes through though is something far more terrifying than the Ripper ever was. As the Ministry of Esoteric Observation in the guise of Morris call upon St Cyprian to aid in the incident at Whitechapel so a new and perplexing case opens up.

Full of action and adventure this is a fast paced novel as we follow St Cyprian and Gallowglass on their mission to stop this new manifestation causing death and mayhem to the streets of London. Coming up against the so called Whitechapel Club and their shenanigans will the pair be able to put the ‘Ripper’ creature back to where it came from?

I would say that if you enjoy things such as the modern film ‘The Mummy’ and books and films that are in a similar style, really action horror then you should find this quite an enjoyable romp. Fast paced and not too long this makes a good piece of escapism where you can put your feet up and enjoy yourself. This is the first in a series and there is also an excerpt here from the next title. There are a few typos in this but nothing really that should detract from your enjoyment. One thing is for certain though, I want Ebe Gallowglass as my girlfriend, and I am sure that quite a few others will as well.

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Matthew J. Sylvester

A rip-roaring ride through the streets of old London

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2014

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Josh Reynolds is not only a prolific author, he's a damned good one at that.

With the Whitechapel Demon, he takes the Ripper legend, rips it apart and uses it to cause mayhem, murder and bloody death across Whitechapel and other nefarious parts of London.

Seances, 'Wizards', sidekicks with quips that come out faster than a machine gun, as well as an introduction to a Webley revolver I had never heard of, make this book a must-have. The kindle price is less than that of a coffee and bun in Starbucks and lasts even longer. I heartily recommend you get this, you won't regret it.

I for one can't wait for the sequel to come out. I just hope that it's set on Dartmoor.

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Roberto

Funny Good plot Characters interesting enough Pace decent Give it ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2017

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Detective of the supernatural in the 1920s. Constantine if written by an American.

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Pace decent

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2016

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