New Releases by MADELEINE ROUX

Madeleine Roux, autora best seller del New York Times, presenta una novela que combina Midsommar con The Shadows Between Us. La historia trata de una joven que debe emprender un viaje desgarrador a través de un bosque mortal, repleto de criaturas de otro mundo, fuerzas sobrenaturales y un villano dispuesto a todo para destruirla. Desde que tiene memoria, Valla ha escuchado que su belleza le daría una vida con la que la mayoría solo sueña. Así que cuando el misterioso conde Leonid la elige como su prometida, Valla no duda en aprovechar la oportunidad de abandonar su pequeño y sombrío pueblo. Solo hay un obstáculo: debe atravesar el peligroso bosque Gottyar, del que muchos no regresan. Poblado de criaturas letales y astutas, el bosque demuestra de inmediato su reputación con un ataque que deja a Valla con el rostro hecho trizas. Apenas logra llegar al castillo con vida, y se siente aliviada de estar finalmente a salvo. Pero todo ha cambiado. Su rostro ya no es hermoso. Y el conde no está satisfecho… Valla creía que cruzar el Gottyar era la victoria, pero al descubrir lo que la espera más allá de los muros del palacio, comprende que la verdadera batalla acaba de comenzar.

Can a star-crossed pair overcome a simmering family feud for a chance at love, in this stunning Regency romance from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux? Violet Arden is a burgeoning painter who insists on a life of passion, but scandal is heaped on humiliation at her artistic debut in London. It would be one thing to withstand withering critiques, but the night goes from bad to worse when an illicit affair with her art instructor is exposed. She flees the London limelight to her cousin Emilia Graddock’s country estate, where she plans to leave all thoughts of love in the past where they belong . . . until she comes face-to-face with the man who scorned her paintings in front of her friends and family, Alasdair Kerr. Alasdair has recently set aside his life of travel to return to his family’s estate— the site of a tragic fire that claimed his cherished father’s life. He’s finally ready to rebuild the home that was lost and step into his role as man of the house. But his rakish younger brother Freddie can’t seem to leave the off-limits Graddock woman alone, and his mother has brought an overbearing clergyman into their home who appears keen to stick around. Violet is determined to ignore Alasdair, which shouldn’t be difficult considering that their families have been in a long-standing feud . . . if only their attempts to end Emilia and Freddie’s secret relationship would stop bringing them together. And when new fires threaten their safety, Violet and Alasdair reluctantly join forces to uncover the identity of the arsonist. But can they ignore the feelings kindling between them, which are but an ember away from igniting into a full blaze?

Midsommar meets The Shadows Between Us in this alluring mash-up of horror and fairy tale from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux, where a girl must embark on a harrowing journey through a deadly forest filled with otherworldly creatures, supernatural forces, and one maniacal villain who will stop at nothing to bring her down. For as long as she can remember, Valla’s been told her beauty would give her a life most people only dreamed of. So when the mysterious Count Leonid calls on her to be his betrothed, Valla jumps at the chance to leave her small, bleak village. The only thing standing in her way? The journey through the dangerous Gottyar Wood that many don’t survive. Filled with deadly and cunning creatures, the Gottyar immediately delivers on its reputation with an attack that leaves Valla injured; her face torn to shreds. Barely making it to the castle in one piece, Valla is relieved to finally be safe. But things have changed. Valla’s face is no longer beautiful. And the Count is not happy…Valla thought making it through the Gottyar was a victory, but when she sees what awaits beyond the palace walls, the true battle begins. In this ruthlessly female-forward narrative that borrows from the best of horror, fairy tales, and folklore, a chewed-up-and-spit-out heroine must lean on the brutality of nature and her biggest fears in order to win back what’s she's been robbed of: her life.

E se desta vez Loki salvar Asgard da vingança de Tony Stark? Thor, o Deus do Trovão, está morto — e a culpa é de Loki. O que começou como uma travessura resultou em uma catástrofe, trazendo destruição a Nova York, causando a morte de Thor e deixando Odin, o Pai de Todos, furioso. Como punição, Loki é banido para a Terra, onde encontra consolo em Brian, o gecko, e uma nova vida longe de Asgard. Apesar de ser o Deus da Trapaça, Loki nunca se sentiu digno de estar ao lado de Thor. Quando uma Valquíria aparece com as palavras finais de Thor, pedindo para encontrar a dra. Jane Foster e entregar Mjolnir ao seu legítimo herdeiro, Loki se vê diante de uma missão inesperada. Ele deve enfrentar as consequências de suas ações. Enquanto isso, Tony Stark, consumido pela dor e raiva, jura vingança contra os deuses. Ele transforma o armamento de Asgard em uma armadura letal, decidido a cortar qualquer conexão entre os mundos. Agora, com o destino de Asgard em suas mãos, Loki deve finalmente responder à pergunta que sempre o assombrou: sou realmente digno?

Madeleine Roux’s next season in Regency England follows a rebellious writer and the man who risks everything to publish her. Margaret Arden yearns to live like the passionate and daring women in her novel. The idyllic life at Mosely Cottage with her two younger sisters and mother is fine, but Margaret wants more than the demure and dainty existence she’s known. After a particularly brutal rejection from an annoyingly attractive publisher, Margaret fears being forced into marriage to protect her family if their financial situation doesn’t improve—until her cousin’s glamorous wedding masquerade brings her onto a collision course with scandal, notoriety, and even love. Captain Bridger Darrow is starting over after fighting for his country. Now home, he is struggling to save his family from destitution and succeed in a new venture of passion: book publishing. It’s all going rather poorly, until he stumbles upon loose pages of an astonishing novel while in attendance at his dearest friend’s wedding. Bridger knows he must publish it. But upon meeting the author, Bridger is stunned to discover that he—she—is a woman, and he has already told her off in grand fashion. While Bridger is keen to gain her trust and rescind the initial rejection, Margaret can’t help but be skeptical of his intentions. Sparks fly between the two, just as the wedding of the season starts to descend into chaos when a masked dance leads to a case of mistaken identities.

Loki and Valkyrie seek redemption in the first adventure of an epic new multiversal series that reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes. So many worlds, so little time. Infinite possibilities, creating infinite realities. Long have I watched the trickster god sow chaos. But . . . what if Loki saved Asgard from Tony Stark’s revenge? Thor—Son of Odin, God of Thunder, Wielder of Mjolnir—is dead. And Loki is responsible. It was meant to be only a joke—tampering with the Destroyer, changing Thor’s course to Midgard—a bit of mischief with a chance of maiming. But Loki’s harmless prank spiraled out of control, unleashing death and destruction on New York City and the heroes sworn to protect it. The city was saved, at the cost of Thor’s life. Furious and heartbroken, the All-Father banishes Loki to Earth for his crime. Loki finds himself in a realm of boxed wine, instant noodles, and some sort of regional performance troupe known as the “Buffalo Bills.” It’s a meager existence, far from Asgard’s grand courts, but he finds his new friend, Brian the Gecko, a much more engaging companion than the sycophants back home. It’s a true meeting of the minds. Loki is the God of Mischief—but he knows, deep down, that he never truly deserved to stand next to their father’s golden child, Thor, as two true sons of Odin. Yet he cannot endure his exile in peaceful isolation. A Valkyrie—Hel-bent on carrying out her oath to Thor—barges into Loki’s trailer home with his brother’s final words from the beyond: a plea to find a certain Dr. Jane Foster and pass the hammer Mjolnir on to its rightful heir. While Loki struggles to fulfil his brother’s last request, the far-reaching consequences of his fatal prank return to haunt him. Blinded by grief over those he lost in the chaos wrought by Asgard, Iron Man vows revenge on those who consider themselves gods. Determined to protect Earth from the might of this unpredictable alien power, Stark forges Asgard’s own weaponry into a lethal suit of armor, set on eradicating any tether between their worlds—consequences be damned. When Asgard looks to Loki for salvation, he must answer the question: Am I truly worthy?

ADELLE Y CONNIE son íntimas amigas desde hace años, unidas por su amor a una novela poco conocida, Moira. Al no poder localizar a su autora, la esquiva Robin Amery, tienen que conformarse con releer el libro sin descanso mientras sueñan con lo maravilloso que sería vivir en el mundo de esa fantasía romántica, plagada de intrigas y emociones. Aun así, cuando el misterioso señor Straven las tienta a que entren en el mundo del libro, a duras penas se imaginan que pueda acabar funcionando. Y cuando se encuentran con que el mundo de la novela está patas arriba, y que a los fastuosos bailes y amores desdichados se suman horrores indecibles, comprenden que detrás de su incursión en la ficción se esconde algo siniestro y que cualquier esperanza de salir vivas de esa pesadilla pasa por reescribir sus propios argumentos. «Cerró mucho los ojos, suspirando. ¿Qué debía de haber hecho Connie? Si había dejado el mensaje significaba que estaba en la ciudad. ¿Se había quedado cerca del parque? ¿Pero hasta cuándo? El mensaje era señal de que cronológicamente llevaba más tiempo en el libro. El pasaje elegido por Adelle quedaba hacia la mitad, en medio de la trama. Ya habían pasado muchas cosas: el compromiso, el primer encuentro en el parque, el plan de secuestro, el baile de los cuchicheos... y, ahora, el segundo encuentro en el parque. Podía querer decir que Connie también llevaba más tiempo real dentro del libro. Quizá intentase buscar a alguno de sus personajes y hacerse amiga de él. Era lo que habría hecho Adelle». «Exquisitamente construida, y de una maravillosa extravagancia. Imaginativa y cautivadora». Kirkus Reviews «Un mundo de ficción perfectamente recreado y unos personajes redondos y atractivos dan un toque distinto y refrescante a esta aventura, con cierto romanticismo que le añade más emoción». School Library Journal

Delve into the mind of Critical Role’s most charming villain in this original novel that chronicles Lucien’s early life and his fateful meeting with the Mighty Nein. Lucien has always been able to spin a bad situation to his advantage. From his childhood on the dangerous streets of Shadycreek Run to his years living off the grid and learning blood magic from the Claret Orders, the charismatic blood hunter will find a way to get the upper hand. When Lucien is on a job in the frozen wastelands of Eiselcross with his fellow mercenaries, a rough-and-tumble crew called the Tombtakers, fate leads him to a mysterious journal in the ruins of an ancient city. The book speaks of the Somnovem, nine beings who can grant Lucien power beyond imagining—if he is able to find them and free them from captivity. Intrigued by this opportunity, Lucien pores over the journal—but the more he reads, the stranger things become. The nine whisper to him in dreams and waking visions. Time slips away, along with Lucien’s grasp on reality. And tattoos of red eyes begin appearing on his skin. . . . With the ability to reshape the world within his grasp, Lucien ignores all warning signs. He has always bent fortune to his will, and nothing—not even death—will stop him now. Written by New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein—The Nine Eyes of Lucien explores the meteoric rise and fall of one of Critical Role’s most notorious and tragic figures.

Welcome to Dungeon Academy, where monsters and creatures train for the dark world that awaits just beyond the Dungeon walls. But Zellidora ''Zelli'' Stormclash wasn''t a monster or a creature. She was something far worse. Zelli was a human. Disguised as a minotaur, Zelli keeps to herself and does her work. While in class, Zelli learns of the great human adventurer, Allidora Steelstrike, who oddly resembles her. Could Zelli be - a Steelstrike? Seeking answers to her true lineage, Zelli embarks on a dangerous adventure. But she won''t be alone. A vegan Owlbear, a cowardly Kobold and a shapeshifting Mimic who only transforms into nice things will join Zelli on her quest for the truth. And who knows, perhaps these monstrous misfits may discover truths of their own ...

A woman trapped in a loveless engagement joins forces with a mysterious man bent on vengeance against her fiancé in The Proposition, a lively tale of intrigue, revenge, and romance. What would you propose? Clemency Fry has always been certain that marriage is a ludicrous arrangement—a notion she has believed ever since reading a scandalous feminist treatise as a girl. But her outlook on romance suddenly changes after meeting the handsome Lord Boyle. With the proposition of a different sort of union, one with mutual respect and financial security for her family, Clemency is won over, but when the wedding is set and the plans are in motion, Lord Boyle turns cold and dismissive. Clemency fears the worst has come to fruition; she had been right all along about affairs of the heart. She has fallen into the one trap she swore she never would. Then Audric Ferrand comes to town seeking revenge against Lord Boyle on behalf of his sister, who also fell for his charm and wealth. Audric sees Clemency’s predicament as the opportunity he needs. He suggests they join forces, a proposition that is risky and outrageous, and could possibly lead to the destruction of both their reputations. Falling in love was never in the bargain, but the season has just begun—and romance is surely in the air.

Perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood and Small Favors, this genre-bending page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux follows two girls who transport themselves into the world of their favorite book only to encounter the sinister alternate reality that awaits them. No matter how different best friends Adelle and Connie are, one thing they’ve always had in common is their love of a little-known gothic romance novel called Moira. So when the girls are tempted by a mysterious man to enter the world of the book, they hardly suspect it will work. But suddenly they are in the world of Moira, living among characters they’ve obsessed about for years. Except…all is not how they remembered it. The world has been turned upside down: The lavish balls and star-crossed love affairs are now interlaced with unspeakable horrors. The girls realize that something dark is lurking behind their foray into fiction—and they will have to rewrite their own arcs if they hope to escape this nightmare with their lives.

Vol. 1: Bienvenue à la Dungeon Académie, où les monstres et les créatures s'entraînent pour affronter le monde sombre qui les attend au-delà des murs de l'école. Mais Zellidora Stormclash n'est ni un monstre ni une créature. Elle est quelque chose de bien pire : une humaine ! Déguisée en minotaure, Zelli se fait discrète et tente de ne pas se faire repérer, jusqu'au jour où elle apprend l'existence d'une grande aventurière humaine, Allidora Steelstrike, qui lui ressemble étrangement. Zelli pourrait-elle être une Steelstrike ? En quête de réponses sur sa véritable lignée, Zelli s'embarque dans une aventure dangereuse. Mais elle ne sera pas seule. Un ours-hibou végétalien, un kobold lâche et un mimique métamorphosé se joindront à Zelli dans sa quête. Et qui sait, peut-être que ces monstre découvriront des vérités qui leur sont propres... (payot.ch)

“Wickedly smart, devious as hell, and lightning fast.” -Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author “A suspenseful and disturbing sci-fi thriller about the interweaving nature of trauma, memory, and identity.”—Peter Clines, New York Times bestselling author In this claustrophobic science fiction thriller, a woman begins to doubt her own sanity and reality itself when she undergoes a dangerous experiment. The Ganymede facility is a fresh start. At least that's what Senna tells herself when she arrives to take part in a cutting-edge scientific treatment in which participants have traumatic memories erased. And Senna has reasons for wanting to escape her past. But almost as soon as the treatment begins, Senna finds more than just her traumatic memories disappearing. She hardly recognizes her new life or herself. Even though the cure might justify the side effects of the process, Senna knows that something isn't right. As the side effects worsen, she will need to band together with the other participants to unravel the mystery of her present and save her future.

Monsters, mystery, and magic abound in this stunning, illustrated collection of original fairy tales from the World of Warcraft universe, as told by an all-star cast of bestselling, award-winning storytellers. The power of stories is felt and known in every corner of Azeroth. From the windswept fields of the Eastern Kingdoms to the bustling city of Gadgetzan, differences were bridged by common tales of average people overcoming incredible odds. Lessons learned from cautionary tales tempered many brave heroes and brought them safely home, while stories of adventure spurred history's most remarkable actors to greatness. Now you too can settle in, lay down your armor, and listen to the wonderous tales of adventure and peril in the Folk and Fairy Tales of Azeroth. Brimming with gorgeous artwork and twelve inspired stories crafted by fantasy's brightest authors including Garth Nix, Catherynne M. Valente, Kami Garcia, and more, this enchanting anthology brings new voices, new meaning, and new wonder to World of Warcraft.

"When Zellidora "Zelli" Stormclash seeks answers to her true lineage, she embarks on a dangerous adventure"--

Sylvanas Windrunner zradila a opustila Hordu, které se zapřisáhla sloužit. Její vinou jsou vztahy nejen mezi Aliancí a Hordou, ale i uvnitř obou frakcí napjatější než kdy jindy. Přesto se jejich členové upírají ke stejnému cíli – dostihnout Temnou paní a zabránit jí v jejích plánech. Král Anduin Wrynn tímto úkolem pověří její vlastní sestru Allerii a Turalyona. Mezitím Rada Hordy čelí rozšiřující se propasti mezi nimi a královnou Talanji. Nezbývá jim než na Zandalar poslat mladého Zekhana, který královnu zachránil před nevydařeným atentátem. V tu chvíli ještě nikdo netuší, jak důležitý úkol Zekhanovi svěřili. Zandalar se totiž ocitl ve středu Sylvanasiných plánů.

Un roman officiel inédit précédant Shadowlands, la nouvelle extension de World of Warcraft produite par Blizzard Entertainment. « La Horde ne sert à rien ! » Sur ces terribles paroles, Sylvanas Coursevent tourna le dos à la Horde qu''elle avait juré de servir. Depuis, la Dame Noire et ses partisans intriguent dans l''ombre tandis que la Horde et l''Alliance oeuvrent sans relâche pour découvrir ses plans, aidées par la propre soeur de Sylvanas, Alleria. Écrasé par le fardeau de la couronne, le roi Anduin dépêche l''elfe du Vide et le grand exarque Turalyon pour retrouver la reine banshee. La Horde se tient au seuil d''un moment historique. Les différentes factions ont formé un conseil, reléguant au passé la figure du chef de guerre. Thrall, Lor''themar Theron, Baine Sabot-de-Sang, la première arcaniste Thalyssra, et bien d''autres notabilités s''attachent à relever ce nouveau défi. Malheureusement, le danger est omniprésent, et la défiance, trop enracinée. Secoué par une tentative d''assassinat contre Talanji, reine zandalari et alliée essentielle de la Horde, le conseil se voit contraint d''agir. Thrall et les autres chefs décident de confier au jeune troll chaman Zekhan, encore affecté par la mort de Varok Surcroc, la mission cruciale de protéger Talanji et de démasquer la menace grandissante qui pèse sur elle. Au même moment, la Dame Noire charge Nathanos le Flétrisseur et Sira Gardelune d''une tâche effroyable : tuer le Loa de la mort des trolls, Bwonsamdi. Alors que Zekhan et Talanji s''efforcent de le sauver, s''engage une quête qui jouera un rôle décisif pour prémunir la Horde contre les ténèbres croissantes et les amener à se trouver eux-mêmes. L''échec aura certainement des conséquences funestes - mais, en cas de victoire, ils pourraient bien redécouvrir ce qui fait la force de la Horde.

LOUISA DITTON NÃO CONSEGUE FUGIR Ao lado de seus amigos e fugindo dos pesadelos da Casa Coldthistle, Louisa assume uma nova e elegante residência em Londres. Entretanto, o mal não descansa. Fanáticos religiosos estão migrando para a cidade e não vão deixá-la em paz. Avisos ameaçadores estão sendo deixados à sua porta. Sob a influência do espírito diabólico de seu pai, Louisa sabe que um conflito com os deuses antigos está prestes a eclodir. E, nesta guerra iminente, ela precisará escolher de qual lado da batalha vai estar. Louisa está disposta a fazer qualquer coisa para sobreviver ‒ inclusive retornar à Casa Coldthistle. E, para se salvar, precisará fazer negócios com o Sr. Morningside uma vez mais... e viajar para um lendário portal entre os mundos: a Tumba dos Antigos.

Don't miss the epic conclusion to the World of Warcraft: Traveler trilogy, brought to life by New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux! Aramar Thorne and Makasa Flintwill have borne their fair share of troubles. Ever since Aram's father entrusted him with an enchanted compass, Aram and Makasa have traveled the extraordinary lands of Azeroth, seeking out the shards of a legendary weapon: the Diamond Blade. The truth behind the weapon, and the terrible doom it seeks to prevent, seems to have been lost at sea with Captain Greydon Thorne. But not all secrets are meant to stay buried.As the pair struggles to stay two steps ahead of Malus and the Hidden - dangerous mercenaries and sorcerers who'll stop at nothing to gain the compass-Aram and Makasa have assembled a powerful band of their own allies. From lively goblins and fantastic creatures to mighty druids and mysterious dryads, people are drawn to the talented young artist and the formidable fighter - a fortunate fact. For in their most desperate hour, Aram and Makasa will need all the help they can get to prevent Azeroth from being plunged into eternal darkness and chaos.This epic conclusion to the World of Warcraft: Traveler trilogy is penned by New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux and features stunning new artwork throughout.

A WOMAN ON THE RUN. A CAPTAIN ADRIFT IN SPACE. ONE OF THEM IS INFECTED WITH AN ALIEN PARASITE. In this dark science fiction thriller, a young woman must confront her past so the human race will have a future. Rosalyn Devar is on the run from her famous family, the bioengineering job she's come to hate, and her messed-up life. She's run all the way to outer space, where she's taken a position as a "space janitor," cleaning up ill-fated research expeditions. But no matter how far she goes, Rosalyn can't escape herself. After too many mistakes on the job, she's given one last chance: take care of salvaging the Brigantine, a research vessel that has gone dark, with all crew aboard thought dead. But the Brigantine's crew are very much alive--if not entirely human. Now Rosalyn is trapped on board, alone with a crew infected by a mysterious parasitic alien. The captain, Edison Aries, seems to still maintain some control over himself and the crew, but he won't be able to keep fighting much longer. Rosalyn and Edison must find a way to stop the parasite's onslaught...or it may take over the entire human race.

LOUISA DITTON NÃO SABE QUEM ELA É Após os terríveis eventos do outono passado, a jovem estabeleceu-se como criada da Casa Coldthistle. Entretanto, ela ainda não conseguiu se adaptar à maneira como isso afeta sua humanidade. Será que seus poderes de criança trocada fazem dela um monstro – como o sr. Morningside, dono do lugar – ou será que ela conquistou a redenção após aquele último ato de heroísmo? Enquanto a jovem trava uma batalha com essas questões tão íntimas, o sr. Morningside planeja uma festa que trará todo o tipo de convidado para dentro da mansão: desde humanos perversos até sobreterrenos, seres angelicais que desprezam o anfitrião de Coldthistle e têm um modo peculiar de executar a justiça. Até mesmo um homem que alega ser o pai de Louisa terá um papel a desempenhar nessa trama, embora ninguém saiba a sua verdadeira motivação. Agora, um sombrio Tribunal está reunido... Os conflitos da Casa Coldthistle estão prestes a atingir seu ápice e até mesmo a alma de Louisa pode ser condenada. "Essa narrativa gótica é imbuída de uma persistente sensação de mal-estar, oferecendo-nos uma conspiração faustiana que explora os picos mais sombrios da natureza humana." – ALA Booklist

Seule et effrayée, elle vient juste de fuir une école avec pension brutale où les châtiments sont la leçon quotidienne. Lorsqu’elle rencontre une vieille femme qui lui offre un emploi de servante dans une maison de pensionnaires, Louisa pense qu’elle est sauvée. Mais peu après son arrivée à Coldhistle House, Louisa se rend compte que le mystérieux propriétaire de la maison, monsieur Morningside, offre bien plus que l’hébergement à ses pensionnaires. Loin d’être un lieu de repos, la maison est un lieu de jugement, et monsieur Morningside et son personnel sont désignés pour appliquer leur propre type de justice implacable à ceux qui ne peuvent plus être sauvés. Louisa commence à craindre pour un jeune homme nommé Lee qui ne ressemble pas aux autres pensionnaires. Il est charismatique et bienveillant, et Louisa sait qu’il lui reviendra peut-être à elle de le sauver d’un jugement prématuré. Mais dans cette maison de falsifications et de mensonges, à qui Louisa peut-elle faire confiance? Dans ce premier tome de la nouvelle série d’horreur gothique de Madeleine Roux, les illustrations et les photographies donnent vie à une maison que vous voudrez visiter — et fuir — encore et encore.

Século XIX. Louisa Ditton não tem pra onde ir. Sozinha e com medo, a garota acaba de escapar do terrível internato inglês onde repressão e castigos dolorosos eram a principal lição. Assim, quando encontra uma idosa que lhe oferece emprego em uma hospedagem, Louisa acha que finalmente está segura. Logo que chega à Casa Coldthistle, entretanto, a jovem nota algo estranho. O misterioso proprietário do lugar – o sr. Morningside –, proporciona a seus hóspedes não um simples lugar para dormir, mas o temido descanso eterno. Numa espécie de tribunal sombrio, o sr. Morningside e a criadagem executam sua justiça obscura àqueles que vivem impunes, e Louisa será obrigada a fazer parte desse grupo de impiedosos justiceiros. Diante disso, a jovem começa a temer pela vida de Lee. Ele não é como os demais hóspedes: carismático e gentil, o rapaz desperta nela o ímpeto de salvá-lo do julgamento iminente. Porém, nessa casa de mentiras e putrefação, como Louisa poderá saber quem carrega a verdade?

Pour Dan Crawford, un ado de seize ans, un programme estival pour étudiants doués représente la chance d’une vie. Personne d’autre à son école ne comprend sa fascination étrange pour l’histoire et la science, mais au sein du programme préparatoire du Collège du New Hampshire, ces excentricités sont pratiquement des prérequis. À son arrivée, Dan apprend que la résidence estivale habituelle a fermé ses portes, les étudiants à demeurer dans un édifice qui tombe en ruines, Brookline — un ancien hôpital psychiatrique. À mesure que Dan et ses deux nouveaux amis, Abby et Jordan, explorent les couloirs sinueux et le soussol dissimulé de Brookline, ils découvrent des secrets troublants sur les événements survenus entre ses murs... Des secrets qui lient Dan et ses amis au passé sombre de l’asile. Car Brookline n’était pas un hôpital psychiatrique ordinaire. Et certains refusent de demeurer enfouis.

LE PASSÉ REVIENT LES HANTER. Dan, Abby et Jordan demeurent traumatisés par l’été qu’ils ont passé ensemble à l’asile de Brookline. Malgré tous leurs efforts pour tourner la page, quelqu’un est bien déterminé à garder la terreur vivante et envoie aux ados des photos d’un carnaval d’époque, sans nom ni message. Dan finit par recevoir une liste de coordonnées qui désignent des maisons abandonnées dans le village à proximité de Brookline et il est convaincu que le seul moyen de mettre fin à ce cauchemar une fois pour toutes est de retourner au Collège de New Hampshire pour suivre cette piste. Cependant, quand Dan et ses amis arrivent au Collège, sous le couvert d’un week-end réservé aux étudiants potentiels, ils découvrent que le carnaval de leurs photos est non seulement réel, mais est de passage sur le campus pour la première fois depuis de nombreuses années. Tandis qu’ils échappent au regard attentif des collégiens qui sont leurs hôtes pour le séjour, ils visitent les maisons sur leur liste et découvrent des secrets plus sombres qu’ils n’auraient pu l’imaginer.