Dark Asylum by E.S. Thomson

500 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

1851, Angel Meadow Asylum. Dr. Rutherford, principal physician to the insane, is found dead, his head bashed in, his ears cut off, his lips and eyes stitched closed. The police direct their attention towards Angel Meadow's inmates, but to Jem Floc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 50%
adventurous 30%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
challenging 10%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.88

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