Asylum (USED)

Asylum by Madeleine Roux (Asylum Series Book 1)

A chilling YA horror novel blending psychological suspense, dark academia, and mental health themes—perfect for fans of eerie, immersive reads.

Sometimes the past doesn’t stay buried—it waits.

In Asylum, the bestselling first book in the Asylum series, sixteen-year-old Dan Crawford arrives at a prestigious summer program at New Hampshire College, expecting an academic adventure. Instead, he’s assigned to stay in Brookline Dorm—a former asylum for the criminally insane.

As Dan befriends Abby and Jordan, curiosity pulls them into the building’s hidden corridors and disturbing history. What they uncover is more than just eerie—it’s deeply personal. Dan begins experiencing strange visions and an unsettling connection to the asylum’s past, forcing him to question his own mind and identity.

Blending psychological horror with themes of trauma, memory, and mental health, Asylum explores how the past can shape—and haunt—the present. With real vintage photographs woven throughout, the novel creates a uniquely immersive and unsettling reading experience.

Psychological horror rooted in trauma and memory
Real vintage asylum photographs that heighten the fear
Dark academia setting with hidden secrets
Explores mental health, identity, and obsession

Perfect for fans of:

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, YA horror, dark academia, and books that explore psychological suspense and mental health.

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