Asylum

Books | Juvenile Fiction / Horror

3.4

(3.3K)

Madeleine Roux

The asylum holds the key to a terrifying past... A thrilling creepy photo-novel, perfect for fans of the New York Times bestseller Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. For sixteen-year-old outcast Dan Crawford, the summer program at New Hampshire College Prep is a lifeline. Finally, a chance to make some friends before college. Even if that means staying in a dorm that used to be a old asylum. Soon Dan’s hanging out with Abby and Jordan, and summer is looking up. But then he learns that the asylum was not just any sanatorium – it was a last resort for the criminally insane. As Dan, Abby and Jordan explore the hidden recesses of their creepy summer home, they discover it's no coincidence that the three of them ended up here. And that some secrets refuse to stay buried... Featuring unsettling found photos of real abandoned asylums and filled with chilling mystery and page-turning suspense, Madeleine Roux's teen horror debut ASYLUM treads the line between genius and insanity.

Young Adult

Thriller

Paranormal

Mystery

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Author

Madeleine Roux

Pages

320

Publisher

HarperCollins UK

Published Date

2013-08-27

ISBN

9780007538256 0007538251

Ratings

Google: 5

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" I think it may have been written for a much younger audience? Found the main character Abby a bit underdeveloped and details about her unbelievable (for ex not a very talented artist yet she's supposed to be an art major). Quick read, predictable "twist" and not remotely scary or creepy. 1.5 out of 5."

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The Lazy Reader

"Dan Crawford is excited to Brookline school for the summer. Brookline however, was an old asylum and Dan hesitantly realizes he is learning much more than he bargained for. This is a darker setting for the younger group. I picked it up because I read it when I was younger and remember enjoying it a lot and would like to move forward with the next book in the series. "

Chena

"I expected it to be more scary but it was more crime also in my opinion the story was not very strong ! 🤷🏿‍♂️"

Meshkat

"Essentially a Scooby Doo mystery here. It was an easy read. Was a bit let down with the ending. "

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Joe H

"This is honestly one of my favorite books, so my rating might be biased, however it's a really good book if you want something with mystery, suspense, and Thriller with that little twist of Horror. It honesty is what made me get into horror. I recommended for younger readers or if you just want a nice read :)"

Blue

"Great read!! Very spooky, with just enough misdirection to keep things interesting. Nothing groundbreaking, but I really enjoyed it, I’d give it a solid 7/10. "

Reece

"Such an easy read! Fast paced, spooky, and easy!? My faves 😂😂 #horrobooks #spookybooks"

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Leyla Andrea

"It's YA"

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Andrea Jaffray

"My Favourite book, this is connected with sanctum, catacomb, and escape from the asylum, this book is amazing!"

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Tiana Johnson

"I love this book I'm not quite finished with it yet but it's a really good mystery and horror mix. I can't wait to read sanctum and catacomb!"

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