Recommendations based on Asylumby Patrick McGrath

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  1. Pearl in the Mist

    by V.C. Andrews
    After her father's death, a young girl is sent to live with her estranged mother and uncovers dark family secrets.

    Fate whisked Ruby from a simple life in the Louisiana Bayou. But her new riches bring more treachery than happiness... Even after a year as a Dumas, Ruby still wonders at the splendor of the family's ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Cabin

    by Natasha Preston
    A group of friends head to a remote cabin for a weekend getaway, but things take a dark turn when they realize they're not alone.

    A, New York Times, Bestseller ,, There may only be one killer, but no one is innocent in this thriller from Natasha Preston, the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Cellar, and, The Cabin, , ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Midnight Betrayal

    by Melinda Leigh
    A woman's past comes back to haunt her when her ex-husband is murdered, and she becomes the prime suspect.

    Curator Dr. Louisa Hancock left behind Maine and her troubled past for Philadelphia and a job at a prominent museum. Just when it seems that Louisa’s new life is safe from her dark secrets, the body ... (Goodreads)

  4. Crushed

    by Sara Shepard
    Teenager Imogen is found dead, and her friends are suspects. Secrets and lies unravel as the killer is revealed.

    #1 New York Times bestselling series The thirteenth book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that inspired the hit ABC Family TV show, Pretty Little Liars., High school seniors Aria, Emily, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Divine Evil

    by Nora Roberts
    A former child star returns to her hometown and confronts her dark past, while falling in love with a local artist.

    A decade ago, sculptor Clare Kimball fled Emmitsboro, Maryland, to take the art world by storm. Now she’s celebrated as the artist of her generation. But no amount of success can eclipse the ... (Goodreads)

  6. Fat Tuesday

    by Sandra Brown
    A New Orleans cop is framed for murder and must clear his name before he's arrested. A thrilling mystery with a romantic twist.

    Cop Burke Basile has nothing left to lose. Marriage and career over, he focuses on nemesis Pinkie Duvall, flamboyant lawyer who saves killers from justice. Burke kidnaps Remy, Pinkie's trophy wife. ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Edge

    by Catherine Coulter
    FBI agent investigates a series of murders in a small town, uncovering a web of secrets and lies.

    FBI agent Ford "Mac" MacDougal is recovering from injuries he received in a terrorist car bombing when his sister, Jilly, a medical researcher, drives her Porsche off an Oregon cliff - on purpose, it ... (Goodreads)

  8. Fallen Hearts

    by V.C. Andrews
    A tale of greed, betrayal, and forbidden love as a young girl navigates the treacherous world of high society.

    Heaven is living in Winnerrow and working as an elementary school teacher. She has resumed her relationship with Logan after her departure from Farthingale Manor ("Farthy") that followed Troy's ... (Wikipedia)

  9. The Crush

    by Sandra Brown
    A journalist investigates a murder in a small town and falls for the prime suspect, a wealthy businessman. Twists and turns ensue.

    #1, New York Times, bestselling author Sandra Brown captivates readers like never before with a heart-pounding story of twisted obsession... Notorious hit man Ricky Lozada is on trial and Dr. Rennie ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Haunting of Maddy Clare

    by Simone St. James
    A ghost-hunter and his assistant investigate a haunted barn, uncovering the dark secrets of a young woman's tragic death.

    Sarah Piper's lonely, threadbare existence changes when her temporary agency sends her to assist a ghost hunter. Alistair Gellis—rich, handsome, scarred by World War I, and obsessed with ghosts—has ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Royal Secret

    by Lucinda Riley
    A young woman discovers a hidden family secret that leads her on a journey to uncover the truth about her past and her true identity.

    Note to readers: In the UK, this book is published under the title, The Love Letter,. “Plenty of twists, flashbacks, and a dash of romance keep the suspense high. For anyone looking for a dose of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Thirst No. 1: The Last Vampire, Black Blood, and Red Dice

    by Christopher Pike
    A young vampire, Sita, searches for her true identity while battling her thirst for blood and the evil creatures that hunt her.

    Includes: The Last Vampire Black Blood Red Dice, As to blood -,ah, blood, the whole subject fascinates me. I do like that as well, warm and dripping, when I am thirsty...., Alisa has been in control ... (Goodreads)

  13. Consumed

    by J.R. Ward
    A journalist investigates a series of murders and becomes entangled in a dangerous world of conspiracy and corruption.

    From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of the popular Black Dagger Brotherhood series comes a brand-new novel about arson investigator, Anne Ashburn, who is consumed by her troubled past, ... (Goodreads)

  14. Far From You

    by Tess Sharpe
    After a tragic accident, Sophie struggles with addiction and PTSD while trying to solve her best friend's murder.

    * "This beautifully realized debut delves into the emotions of a girl recovering from drug addiction and grief, all wrapped up in a solid mystery." -,Kirkus Reviews ,(starred review) , * "Sharpe ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Bad Blood

    by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
    A teenage girl discovers her true identity as a member of a powerful family with dark secrets and dangerous enemies.

    When Cassie Hobbes joined the FBI's Naturals program, she had one goal: uncover the truth about her mother's murder. But now, everything Cassie thought she knew about what happened that night has ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The One I Left Behind

    by Jennifer McMahon
    A woman returns to her hometown to solve the mystery of her mother's disappearance 25 years ago. Secrets and danger lurk in the shadows.

    “One of the brightest new stars of literary suspense.” — Los Angeles Times ,, New York Times, bestselling author Jennifer McMahon is back with a gut-wrenching mystery about an architect whose ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Craven Manor

    by Darcy Coates
    A young woman inherits a decrepit mansion with a dark history, and soon discovers that the house is haunted by malevolent spirits.

    From bestselling horror author Darcy Coates comes a story of silenced voices and spectral reckonings. Some secrets are better left forgotten... A ghastly reimagining of classic haunted house ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Creep

    by Jennifer Hillier
    A psychology professor with a dark past becomes entangled in a dangerous game of obsession and murder.

    Pulsing with the dark obsession of Radiohead’s song “Creep,” this taut thriller—Jennifer Hillier’s superb debut—rockets from its seductive opening to a heartpounding climax not easily forgotten. If ... (Goodreads)

  19. Finding Claire Fletcher

    by Lisa Regan
    A missing person case turns personal for Detective D.D. Warren as she searches for Claire Fletcher and uncovers dark secrets.

    In the first book in bestselling author Lisa Regan’s new series, a one-night stand sets a detective on the trail of a terrifying unsolved crime. With his career on thin ice and fresh ink on his ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Girl on the Cliff

    by Lucinda Riley
    A woman discovers a family secret while visiting her grandmother's home in Ireland, leading her on a journey to uncover the truth about her past.

    Why has a secret from 1914 caused a century of heartache?,Troubled by recent loss, Grania Ryan has returned to Ireland and the arms of her loving family. And it is here, on a cliff edge, that she ... (Goodreads)

  21. Evelyn, After

    by Victoria Helen Stone
    Evelyn's husband dies in a car accident, and she discovers his infidelity. Seeking revenge, she befriends his mistress and plots her downfall.

    Evelyn Tester is sleepwalking through her suburban life—until a late-night phone call startles her awake. Her husband, a prestigious psychiatrist, has been in an accident. And he isn’t alone. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. No Perfect Hero

    by Nicole Snow
    A wounded soldier returns home to find love with a woman who has secrets of her own. Can they overcome their pasts to build a future together?

    Bossy. Heart of stone. Snarly mess next door.,Send help before I'm prick-matized... My next big mistake has a name. Warren Ford. Best kept secret in this weird little town. An alpha's alpha. Spartan ... (Goodreads)

  23. A Castle in the Clouds

    by Kerstin Gier
    A young woman starts a new job at a luxurious hotel in the Swiss Alps, but soon discovers secrets and danger lurking within its walls.

    A Castle in the Clouds, follows a girl as she navigates secrets, romance, and danger in an aging grand hotel. Way up in the Swiss mountains, there's an old grand hotel steeped in tradition and faded ... (Goodreads)

  24. Eleventh Hour

    by Catherine Coulter
    FBI agents investigate a serial killer who leaves behind cryptic clues. A race against time to stop the killer ensues.

    From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes Eleventh Hour. The murder of a priest leads FBI agents Sherlock and Savich to their most baffling case yet, in this riveting novel of suspense. ... (Goodreads)

  25. Also Known As

    by Robin Benway
    Teen spy Maggie Silver must balance her secret agent life with high school drama.

    Which is more dangerous: being an international spy... or surviving high school? Maggie Silver has never minded her unusual life. Cracking safes for the world's premier spy organization and traveling ... (Goodreads)

  26. Sons of Fortune

    by Jeffrey Archer
    Separated at birth, two brothers lead vastly different lives until their paths cross and their true identities are revealed.

    Sons of Fortune talks about twin brothers who got parted in a cinematic consequence and grown up without knowing the existence of each other. In late 1940s in Hartford , Connecticut a set of twins ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Ruby

    by V.C. Andrews
    A family's secrets, unraveling of a dark past and the power of friendship.

    In the heart of the bayou, Ruby Landry lives a simple, happy life. But innocence can't last forever... The only family Ruby Landry has ever known are her loving guardian, Grandmère Catherine, a Cajun ... (Goodreads)

  28. Now You See Her

    by Linda Howard
    A woman disappears, leaving behind a trail of secrets and danger. Her best friend sets out to uncover the truth and save her.

    With the scintillating sensuality and high-voltage thrills that distinguish all of her blockbusters of romantic suspense, Linda Howard grips the imagination and touches the heart as only she can, in ... (Goodreads)

  29. Dangerous Girls

    by Abigail Haas
    A group of friends vacationing in Aruba becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. Secrets and lies are exposed as the truth is uncovered.

    During summer break, at Camp Blue Moon, the vampire Lorenzo "Renz" Angelini sinks his fangs into the throat of sixteen-year-old Destiny Weller. Afterwards, she and her twin sister Livvy return home ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Unspeakable Things

    by Jess Lourey
    A haunting tale of a young girl's disappearance in a small town, and the secrets that are uncovered as her sister investigates.

    Inspired by a terrifying true story from the author’s hometown, a heart-pounding novel of suspense about a small Minnesota community where nothing is as quiet—or as safe—as it seems., Cassie ... (Barnes & Noble)