A Madness So Discreet

Mindy McGinnis

Oct 2015 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery

Mindy McGinnis, the acclaimed author of Not a Drop to Drink and In a Handful of Dust, combines murder, madness, and mystery in a beautifully twisted gothic historical thriller perfect for fans of novels such as Asylum and The Diviners as well as television's True Detective and American Horror Story.

Grace Mae is already familiar with madness when family secrets and the bulge in her belly send her to an insane asylum—but it is in the darkness that she finds a new lease on life. When a visiting doctor interested in criminal psychology recognizes Grace's brilliant mind beneath her rage, he recruits her as his assistant. Continuing to operate under the cloak of madness at crime scenes allows her to gather clues from bystanders who believe her less than human. Now comfortable in an ethical asylum, Grace finds friends—and hope. But gruesome nights bring Grace and the doctor into the circle of a killer who will bring her shaky sanity and the demons in her past dangerously close to the surface.

Ratings and reviews

I loved this book. Again The author did not disappoint! This was such a great historical mystery! There are a few triggers so if you have issues, ask someone before reading. I definitely recommend this one!

I couldn't put this book down! I found it due to a small thread that was basically "If you liked this game you'll love this book" and I took a chance with this one. I read it all in two sittings. Its a mystery, it's dark, it's sometimes funny and bittersweet. Grace is relateable to those who have suffered through trauma. That being said those who have experienced sexual assault may want to be wary of reading this book due to triggers. Otherwise, enjoy! I did.

This book's theme is one that is repeated often but this author provides a different spin on it which is intriguing.

About the author

Mindy McGinnis is the author of several young adult novels, including A Long Stretch of Bad Days, The Last Laugh, The Initial Insult, Heroine, The Female of the Species, and A Madness So Discreet, winner of an Edgar Award. She writes across multiple genres, including postapocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy. While her settings may change, you can always count on her books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. Mindy lives in Ohio. You can visit her online at mindymcginnis.com.