1977

This book is dedicated to the victims of the crimes attributed to the Yorkshire Ripper, and their families.

This book is also dedicated to the men and women who tried to stop those crimes.

However, this book remains a work of fiction.

When a righteous man

turneth away from his righteousness,

and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them;

for his iniquity that he hath done

shall he die.

Again, when the wicked man

turneth away from his wickedness

that he hath committed, and doeth that

which is lawful and right,

he shall save his soul alive.

Ezekiel 18, 26-27