** spoiler alert ** 
 I really loved this first book in a new book series by Maureen Johnson. 
 I found the story refreshing and well paced. Some may say it takes time to enter the action but I love it! The author takes time to settle the atmosphere and to introduce her to the characters. 
 I love Rory. You know, this is the kind of story where there is no teen angst. The heroine goes abroad at a boarding school because her parents are taking a year in England and she's very fine with it. No family tragedy and good will from Rory made me think I need a story like this. Her only problem, his how to adapt. 
 At least at first, because "a" Jack the Riper is back in town and kills very close to the school. And Rory and her friends get mix in this nasty business. 
 Of course, tropes of the genre, paranormal YA, can be found. You notice things before Rory does but that's also good because well...why would she thinks she sees ghosts at first? 
 Here we have a girl down to earth but also open and accepting after she get sucked into the ghost business. You have an average girl, not the fearless kick-ass heroine, Rory is believably afraid when the situation is frightening but also brave. 
 There's also a little romance and friendship. That will be put in jeopardy in the net but I huess now Rory has a secret.