House of Furies (House of Furies, 1)

An all-new creepy fantasy series from the New York Times bestselling author of Asylum.Featuring stunning interior illustrations from artist Iris Compiet, plus photo-collages that bring the story to chilling life, House of Furies invites readers to a world where the line between monsters and men is ghostly thin.After escaping a harsh school where punishment was the lesson of the day, seventeen-year-old Louisa Ditton is thrilled to find employment as a maid at a boarding house. But soon after her arrival at Coldthistle House, Louisa begins to realize that the house’s mysterious owner, Mr. Morningside, is providing much more than lodging for his guests. Far from a place of rest, the house is a place of judgment, and Mr. Morningside and his unusual staff are meant to execute their own justice on those who are past being saved.Louisa begins to fear for a young man named Lee who is not like the other guests. He is charismatic and kind, and Louisa knows that it may be up to her to save him from an untimely judgment. But in this house of distortions and lies, how can Louisa be sure who to trust?

From School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up—In this first installment of Roux's latest gothic horror series, the plot meanders around a creepy mansion where ghostlike apparitions appear to take the souls of unlucky sinners who have found their way to Coldthistle house. Death is imminent for its visitors. Louisa Ditton takes a job as a maid. Once she arrives and witnesses the depraved madness in the house, she vows to flee. Her boss is a charming cad named Mr. Morningside. Louisa is strangely captivated by Morningside's dark, brooding manner and wants to discover what secrets he and his strange house hold. The teen has a secret of her own, which is revealed late in the book. The glacial pace of the plot will deter most fans of the horror genre. VERDICT A secondary purchase for larger horror collections or where the author is popular.—Pamela Thompson, Col. John O. Ensor Middle School, El Paso, TX

Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author

“Eerie and elegant. Roux suffuses House of Furies with constant, creeping dread.”

Mindy McGinnis, Edgar Award-winning author of A Madness So Discreet

“House of Furies takes the reader on a twisting path down a dark hall we’re compelled to travel, no matter what is behind the door at the end. Darkly captivating.”

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“House of Furies is absolutely terrific! Devious and fun, weird and scary, heartbreaking and triumphant. Madeleine Roux always

Kirkus Reviews

“Atmospheric, moody, and great fun.”

Booklist

“From eerie prologue to gory end, this gothic tale is imbued with a lingering sense of unease, offering up a Faustian plot that explores the darkest pits of human nature. Atmospheric and troubling, this series starter will sink its hooks into readers as surely as it frightens them.”

Publishers Weekly

“Roux (the Asylum series) brings her gothic setting to rich life in this darkly delightful (and frequently gruesome) series opener.”

Michelle Gagnon

“House of Furies digs its claws into you and won’t let go; a mesmerizing, haunting, gorgeously written journey into the heart of darkness.”

Andrea Portes, author of Anatomy of a MisfitReviews for the Asylum series

“Madeleine Roux’s House of Furies is both thrilling and effortless, catapulting the reader forward through a labyrinth of gothic mystery, tantalization and suspense.”

Publishers Weekly

“A strong YA debut that reveals the enduring impact of trauma and terror on a place.”

Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“A good choice for readers who enjoy books with scary situations that lead to a solid climax.”

Booklist

“Horror readers and fans of the TV show American Horror Story will delight in its fast-paced plot.”

Kirkus Reviews

“Page-turning and visually creepy.”

New York Times bestselling author Zac Brewer

“Days after reading Asylum, I’m still haunted by the images that Madeleine Roux’s words conjured. Brilliant!”

Tor.com

“Madeleine Roux’s Asylum takes the fondest dream of our collective nerdy childhood and handily turns it into the scariest collective nightmare.”

Glamour

“I started reading this one at my desk in broad daylight and still got goose bumps.”

School Library Journal

“Seriously spooky.”

Booklist

“With plentiful old photographs of carnival acts, Roux works the creepy verisimilitude that made Asylum such a page-turner. The haunted-house explorations are especially cinematic and spooky...Roux knows how to keep the action rolling and the reader hooked.”

From the Back Cover

Louisa Ditton has nowhere to go. Alone and afraid, she has just fled a brutal English boarding school where punishment was the lesson of the day. When she meets an old woman who offers her employment as a maid at a boardinghouse, Louisa thinks she has been saved. But soon after her arrival at Coldthistle House, Louisa begins to realize that the house’s mysterious owner, Mr. Morningside, is providing much more than lodging for his guests. Far from a place of rest, the house is a place of judgment, and Mr. Morningside and his staff are meant to execute their own brand of dark justice on those who are past being saved.Louisa begins to fear for a young man named Lee, who is not like the other guests. He is charismatic and kind, and Louisa knows that it may be up to her to save him from an untimely judgment. But in this house of distortions and lies, how can Louisa be sure whom to trust?In this first book in Madeleine Roux’s new gothic horror series, photographs and illustrations help bring to life a terrifying house you’ll want to visit—and escape from—again and again.

About the Author

Madeleine Roux is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Asylum series, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. She is also the author of the House of Furies series and several titles for adults, including Salvaged and Reclaimed. She has made contributions to Star Wars, World of Warcraft, and Dungeons & Dragons. Madeleine lives in Seattle, Washington, with her partner and beloved pups.

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