"The Name of the Star" is a young adult novel written by Maureen Johnson. It's the first book in the Shades of London series. The story follows a teenage girl named Rory Deveaux, who moves from Louisiana to London to attend a boarding school. Soon after her arrival, a series of brutal murders, mirroring the infamous Jack the Ripper killings, start occurring in the city. Rory becomes involved in the investigation and discovers that she has the ability to see ghosts. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers dark secrets about the city and herself. The novel blends elements of mystery, thriller, and the supernatural, making it an engaging read for fans of those genres.
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