Review Roundup: What Reviewers Are Saying About Asylum

Readers and reviewers have shared their thoughts on Asylum. Here are some of the things they had to say.

“De Beauvoir does a fine job of evoking the ambiance of Montreal, with its fascinating neighborhoods, bilingualism, and political tensions.”
— Publisher’s Weekly

“A complex and heartbreaking mystery.”
— Booklist Reviews

“It’s how the story from then progresses forward while the story from now works to uncover more and more of the past, until they meet, that is so compelling. Readers are left to question characters motives, to reexamine plot points and wonder how it will all come together. Asylum is a well done murder mystery, but is really one not to miss for the details surrounding what happened to the orphans and the intricate, well pieced together puzzle that involves numerous characters, locations, organizations and comes together over years.”
— BookSplot Reviews

“Martine LeDuc is a terrific heroine. She’s bright, good at her job, and obviously distraught at what she and Julian have discovered went on in Québec more than seventy ago. She’s determined to right the wrongs committed by those in power as best she can, in part by making her discoveries public. But, of course, that leads to great danger for herself.”
— Marilyn Mystery Reads

“De Beauvoir does an excellent job of bringing the past and the present together into a tense, thoughtful suspense. Some books are fondly set aside when you finish reading, replaced by the next book in your mind. Not so with Asylum. If anything, I find myself thinking of it often still, remembering it, and liking it even more as I do.”
— Mystery Suspense Reviews

“I thought I was getting another crime procedural: a sadistic serial killer, unknown links among the victims, an “ordinary” woman and a policeman trying to solve the case in spite of official disinterest. But de Beauvoir had a second story to tell, one that was even more interesting, more disturbing than the murders. The mix of two stories, told by the investigating woman and a voice from the past, provided a gripping tale, a tale made even more horrifying in that much of it is true. This is book that needs to be read, both as fast-moving tale of crime and as a lesson from the past that will, once again, cause us to say “Never again.”
— Bob Allen

“This is one of the best novels I’ve read in years. I was instantly hooked and connected to the characters. The writing style of de Beauvoir brought the characters to life. The content is riveting and simultaneously disturbing. I couldn’t put it down and was sad when it ended.”
— Dianne Hunt–Mason

“From the chilling front cover, to the detailed descriptions, extensive research, vivid settings of Montreal, political tensions, and real-life events; Jeannette de Beauvoir, delivers an absorbing mystery suspense; an intense page-turner thriller.”
— Judith Collins, Media Professional

“Being so closely tied to factual history gives this an extra horrifying feel. Using a modern mystery to show the shocking events of the past is a terrific idea.”
— Jennifer Brown, Librarian

“Edge of your seat, biting your fingernails suspense! This book has history, romance, and mystery.”
— Nikkia Authement, Blogger

“This book was....in short- amazing! It was a story of truths mixed with a storyline that flowed off of the pages. I felt sorrow for the children. Anger at the deaths. And total fascination with what was happening with the asylum and how it was all covered up. The author did a wonderful job at creating and building the characters. The story was fluid and very easy to get caught up in. The last half of the book I read straight through-hating that I had to put it down for anything. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a little history and a whole lot of mystery.”
— Amy Flannigan, Reviews on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads

“This is one of those books that you will open and not put down; it will keep you awake into the wee hours of the morning, and linger with you long after you finish. Martine Leduc and Julian Fletcher are beautifully written, rich characters and the Montreal Ms. de Beauvoir details, pulls you in and captures your imagination.”
— Matt W., Bookseller

“De Beauvoir has delivered a harrowing, addictive read that will keep you up late into the night and your mind lingering long after you’ve closed the book. Asylum is riveting and disturbing, and charming amateur sleuth Martine Leduc is an indomitable and courageous heroine you’ll be rooting for from page one.”
— Linda Castillo, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Kate Burkholder Amish Mystery Series