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Reviewed by Christian Sia for Readers' Favorite
King Cotton III: Jack & the Ripper by Richard A. Noble offers a detailed and immersive story set in the turbulent American West during the late 1860s and early 1870s. Bailey reunites with Wild Bill Hickok and becomes involved in Cuba’s Ten Years War and the circus business. He hosts Queen Victoria and Edward VII at Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show and later patrols Whitechapel in 1888, in pursuit of Jack the Ripper. After a series of criminal misadventures, betrayals, and law enforcement clashes in towns like Abilene, Kansas, and Hays, Bailey navigates a landscape rife with violence, corruption, and political intrigue. His journey intertwines with legendary figures such as Wild Bill Hickok, Frank and Jesse James, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Custer, creating a vivid picture of frontier life. Bailey’s struggles with romantic entanglements, loyalty dilemmas, and survival are woven against a backdrop of lawlessness and social change, culminating in his strategic moves to control his destiny.
Richard A. Noble’s writing caught my attention, and I enjoyed the character-focused narrative. I also loved the meticulous historical detail, vivid characterization, and a narrative tone that blends authenticity with storytelling flair. The author creates a panoramic setting, capturing the gritty, boisterous ambiance of frontier towns, the rough-and-tumble saloons, and the expansive plains. Characters are vividly drawn, from the charismatic Wild Bill Hickok to the ruthless outlaws; each character is created with distinctive voices and motives. The prose is descriptive, often incorporating period-specific slang and dialogue that lend an immersive, almost cinematic quality to the story. Jack & the Ripper has layered historical references in a compelling, multi-dimensional portrayal of an era defined by adventure, danger, and the relentless pursuit of power and survival. This tale wowed me.
