Detective Inspector George Beaumont has seen his share of gruesome crimes, but nothing could prepare him for this: After four decades, the Ripper has killed once again in Leeds.
With the memories of the past still fresh in the collective consciousness, Beaumont is determined to hunt down this elusive killer before he can plunge the city back into the grip of fear. As the body count rises and the pressure mounts, George races against time to unravel the complex web of clues left behind by a madman who seems to revel in the chaos he creates.
In a city where shadows hold long-buried secrets, Beaumont will need to confront his own demons and navigate a maze of deceit, betrayal, and revenge. The line between hunter and hunted blurs as the investigation takes him on a heart-pounding journey into the darkest corners of the human soul.
With the Ripper's return, the past and present collide, and the DI finds himself in a race against a malevolent force that will test not only his skills as a detective but also the limits of his courage. In this gripping crime thriller, lives hang in the balance, and the clock is ticking. Will Beaumont stop the Ripper in time, or will the city of Leeds be forever scarred by his deadly legacy?
The West Yorkshire Ripper is the eleventh book in the Detective George Beaumont thriller series, set in Leeds, West Yorkshire.