The Asylum [Paperback]

John Edwards Ames (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1994

Lawyer-turned-private detective Reno Sloan discovers shocking terror when he investigates the Cypress Island Clinic, an isolated asylum for disturbed teenagers, and Dr. Malachi Feldman, the creator of a remarkable--and horrific--new wonder drug. Original.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Zebra (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821746618
• ISBN-13: 978-0821746615
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,141,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars New Orleans Real, December 25, 2005

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ONeil DeNoux "O'Neil De Noux" (Covington, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Asylum (Paperback)

Starting with one of the best opening lines, this is one cool trip through America's most interesting cities. New Orleans IS American's eternal city and this spook visit is well worth the read.

Find this book and read it. Keep it and read it again. Mr. Ames knows his stuff and works hard to deliver.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Down in the Asylum, May 14, 2002

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Charles Gramlich (Metairie,, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Asylum (Paperback)

John Edward Ames is an expert at using the New Orleans environment and the local Louisiana weather to add suspense to an already tense story. The "Asylum" takes off like a bullet out of the barrel of a saturday night special. And the character of Reno Sloan, a lawyer turned detective, fits the scenery like it was molded for him. The "Asylum" is a fine gumbo of hardboiled horror. I recommend it as a fast read.