The scarlets madeleine roux6/1/2023 ![]() ![]() Tor.com I started reading this one at my desk in broad daylight and still got goose bumps. Publishers Weekly Madeleine Roux's Asylum takes the fondest dream of our collective nerdy childhood and handily turns it into the scariest collective nightmare. ![]() Roux (aided by unsettling photo illustrations of abandoned asylums and tormented patients) creates an entertaining and occasionally brutal horror story that reveals the enduring impact of buried trauma and terror on a place. Madeleine Roux is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Asylum series, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) A strong YA debut. A good choice for readers who enjoy books with scary situations that lead to a solid climax. Booklist Illustrations used in this book are from actual asylums, and the author builds the tension nicely as Dan receives what may be messages from an inmate. It comes out in a squeal even louder than the shade of scarlet my cheeks are turning. With its abundant jump scares, horror readers and fans of the TV show American Horror Story will delight in the fast-paced plot. Praise for Asylum - The plentiful illustrations both advance the story line and immeasurably contribute to the spooky atmosphere. The Asylum Novellas: The Scarlets, the Bone Artists, the Warden Paperback 430 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback SAR 99.36 1 New from SAR 99.36 Print length 352 pages Print length 352 pages Language English Dimensions 13.49 x 2.01 x 20. ![]()
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