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Insane
Something evil is going on in the Montgomery Psychiatric Hospital; every time there is an unexplainable blackout, a patient dies.
Callie isn't insane - she sees the ghost of her dead best friend only because he really is there. It's just that nobody believes her.
Casey is scarred after a horrific attack during which he killed someone. Temporary insanity was his plea, and the asylum is his prison.
With fear and death lurking everywhere, and no way to escape, Callie is certain it's only a matter of time before she or Casey, the odd boy she has an inexplicable link with, becomes the next victim of the creature in the shadows.
Trapped in the asylum with a killer on the loose, there's plenty of reason to be afraid of the dark.
Callie isn't insane - she sees the ghost of her dead best friend only because he really is there. It's just that nobody believes her.
Casey is scarred after a horrific attack during which he killed someone. Temporary insanity was his plea, and the asylum is his prison.
With fear and death lurking everywhere, and no way to escape, Callie is certain it's only a matter of time before she or Casey, the odd boy she has an inexplicable link with, becomes the next victim of the creature in the shadows.
Trapped in the asylum with a killer on the loose, there's plenty of reason to be afraid of the dark.
139 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 21, 2014
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January 2, 2015
4.5 stars I loved the twists in this book. "Insane" will pull you in from page one wondering what the hell is going on in Montgomery Psychiatric Hospital by day all seems well but when the lights go out things begin to happen and dead body's start to turn up the story is good this book will leave you at the end going wth was that all about. It messed with my head I still can't even figure it all out. but so worth the read if you like books that make you questions everything this will do it
September 16, 2015
Wow! Where to start? There are so many things that I loved about this book. The imagery was amazing. I totally felt like I was right there in the asylum while I was reading. It gave me chills.
I loved Callie and Casey as characters. I felt sorry for them being locked up. I don’t think they deserved to be there. But I know life happens and it’s not always fair. Luckily when they found each other, they made the best of the situation. Their relationship was so sweet and really cool! You will have to read to find out what their little talent is. I loved that aspect.
This story had a major twist. Totally Insane! (he he he) I never saw it coming like that and even had to reread a few pages to make sure I was reading what I was reading. With part of the twist, the author totally played with my heart. It hurt but it was freaking genius!
The ending was just a whirlwind. I had to step back and really process what i had read. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t want the book to end at all. I thought of all these different ways that the story could continue. I just couldn't stand to part with the story. But all good things must come to an end. Painfully, I will part with the characters. I will miss them but they will forever be in my heart.
I loved Callie and Casey as characters. I felt sorry for them being locked up. I don’t think they deserved to be there. But I know life happens and it’s not always fair. Luckily when they found each other, they made the best of the situation. Their relationship was so sweet and really cool! You will have to read to find out what their little talent is. I loved that aspect.
This story had a major twist. Totally Insane! (he he he) I never saw it coming like that and even had to reread a few pages to make sure I was reading what I was reading. With part of the twist, the author totally played with my heart. It hurt but it was freaking genius!
The ending was just a whirlwind. I had to step back and really process what i had read. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t want the book to end at all. I thought of all these different ways that the story could continue. I just couldn't stand to part with the story. But all good things must come to an end. Painfully, I will part with the characters. I will miss them but they will forever be in my heart.
June 8, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the relationship between Callie and Casey and the setting of the asylum was great. Their stories were told very well and I liked how we got both points of view. The majority of the book wasn't as scary/creepy as I thought it would be, and I would have liked to have seen more emphasis on that aspect. It seemed like the majority of the book was more about their relationship than what was going on in the asylum with the blackouts. But, the ending was creepy and awesome and it all came together really well. I would recommend this book and will definitely read more from this author.
January 30, 2014
I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't believe how fast it gripped me, when I looked down I was 70% through the book. Callie is admitted to an insane asylum after her friend Chester is killed. Callie meets Casey and it's love (lust) at first sight. I wished the "love" would have taken more time, but it did make sense in the end. I absolutely loved the ending of the book!! Great read, will look for more by this author.
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September 23, 2018
Wow, this was one of the most innovative reads I have come across this year. The storyline was fantastic and so cleverly thought out. I instantly fell in love with the characters and was glued to every page.
November 2, 2017
Four Stars
My first read from this author. The book kept me interested. I figured Callie was the main issue of it all. But won’t give away the book. Nice read
My first read from this author. The book kept me interested. I figured Callie was the main issue of it all. But won’t give away the book. Nice read
September 25, 2018
Insane is just that insane. It follows Callie and Casey through their stay at the mental hospital. It had me feeling anxious, sad, and mad for these characters. It was entertaining and easy to read.
January 7, 2026
I was not expecting that.
December 17, 2014
Insane has a death grip on you from the very beginning, it is a must read if you're looking for mega creepy.
This review is a collaboration between myself owner of Witching Hour Reads & Tiffany a co-owner of the Blog Bookish.
Our Thoughts
Characters
(Callie)
Tammy: I totally didn’t think she was crazy. I liked her I really liked her! I thought they should let her out!
Tiffany: I didn’t think she was crazy but I felt bad that she was seeing her dead best friend!
Tammy: Me too!! However, it made sense when we found out about the guilt!! But that didn’t come until half way through…
Tiffany: Despite that, she was well developed. I couldn’t help but laugh when she questioned
Tammy: You like her immediately! She isn’t whiney and there is no question that you are going to like reading about her.
(Casey)
Tiffany: I liked Casey right from the get go. He kind of seemed like a bit of a jerk and standoffish, but I liked him anyway
Tammy: I LOVED Casey. I fell in love with him the minute he called Callie, Button.
Tiffany: I felt really bad for what he had been through, when it finally did come out. I couldn't even blame him for what he did...
Tammy: I don’t believe he should have been there. What he did was justifiable and he should have gotten off. I liked him from the get go even though he liked Dr. Moore
Tiffany: I wanted to save him from the Teddy lady!!
Tammy: I believe that Callie was the reason for his growth not Dr. Moore.
Setting/Plot
Tammy: I felt like I was in the Asylum with Callie. It was like being there with her, you could feel her longing to get out of there.
Tiffany: There were so many little details that the author added in that made everything so real. Though I could tell Callie wanted out, I also felt that she was there for a reason.
Tammy: I have been in the psych ward and they do have doors with glass windows, and it does have wire through it. (For visiting purposes) So the author really did her research or watched enough shows.
Tiffany: What I loved was how fast this book read. With all of the details we talked about it sounds like there would be an info overload... However, there isn't. It made for a good read from start to finish
Tammy: There was good pacing. Had I not gotten sick this would have been a book that I read in a day, two tops. The books grips you. Aftyer the first chapter or two you are hooked you want to know what happens
Romance:
Tammy: I think the romance progressed quickly, but that is probably a product of the book being so short. I didn’t find it weird. Sometimes when romance progresses so fast and you’re like WTF. However, it works because of the setting and how long they have been in there.
Tiffany: I am not going to lie, at some point I thought that her and RJ were going to have some sort of romance
Tammy: I have to believe that they could actually hear each other in their heads. This made the romance easier to believe... Without that I'm not sure how I would have felt
Tiffany: The only thing that I found odd about that was that Chester couldn't hear what they were. However, you are right... The fact the could communicate in such a way made the romance and its quick progression easier to believe.
Final Thoughts
Tammy: I enjoyed the book and would probably read it again. This would make a really cool movie, it’s something that you wouldn’t lose anything in the translation. It would have the WTF factor, and leave you questioning if that really did just happen.
Tiffany: I liked. I really liked the ending. There no way that you could have predicted what was coming. Heck, I am still at a loss as to how it all went down...
We received this book from the author for an honest review.
This review is a collaboration between myself owner of Witching Hour Reads & Tiffany a co-owner of the Blog Bookish.
Our Thoughts
Characters
(Callie)
Tammy: I totally didn’t think she was crazy. I liked her I really liked her! I thought they should let her out!
Tiffany: I didn’t think she was crazy but I felt bad that she was seeing her dead best friend!
Tammy: Me too!! However, it made sense when we found out about the guilt!! But that didn’t come until half way through…
Tiffany: Despite that, she was well developed. I couldn’t help but laugh when she questioned
Tammy: You like her immediately! She isn’t whiney and there is no question that you are going to like reading about her.
(Casey)
Tiffany: I liked Casey right from the get go. He kind of seemed like a bit of a jerk and standoffish, but I liked him anyway
Tammy: I LOVED Casey. I fell in love with him the minute he called Callie, Button.
Tiffany: I felt really bad for what he had been through, when it finally did come out. I couldn't even blame him for what he did...
Tammy: I don’t believe he should have been there. What he did was justifiable and he should have gotten off. I liked him from the get go even though he liked Dr. Moore
Tiffany: I wanted to save him from the Teddy lady!!
Tammy: I believe that Callie was the reason for his growth not Dr. Moore.
Setting/Plot
Tammy: I felt like I was in the Asylum with Callie. It was like being there with her, you could feel her longing to get out of there.
Tiffany: There were so many little details that the author added in that made everything so real. Though I could tell Callie wanted out, I also felt that she was there for a reason.
Tammy: I have been in the psych ward and they do have doors with glass windows, and it does have wire through it. (For visiting purposes) So the author really did her research or watched enough shows.
Tiffany: What I loved was how fast this book read. With all of the details we talked about it sounds like there would be an info overload... However, there isn't. It made for a good read from start to finish
Tammy: There was good pacing. Had I not gotten sick this would have been a book that I read in a day, two tops. The books grips you. Aftyer the first chapter or two you are hooked you want to know what happens
Romance:
Tammy: I think the romance progressed quickly, but that is probably a product of the book being so short. I didn’t find it weird. Sometimes when romance progresses so fast and you’re like WTF. However, it works because of the setting and how long they have been in there.
Tiffany: I am not going to lie, at some point I thought that her and RJ were going to have some sort of romance
Tammy: I have to believe that they could actually hear each other in their heads. This made the romance easier to believe... Without that I'm not sure how I would have felt
Tiffany: The only thing that I found odd about that was that Chester couldn't hear what they were. However, you are right... The fact the could communicate in such a way made the romance and its quick progression easier to believe.
Final Thoughts
Tammy: I enjoyed the book and would probably read it again. This would make a really cool movie, it’s something that you wouldn’t lose anything in the translation. It would have the WTF factor, and leave you questioning if that really did just happen.
Tiffany: I liked. I really liked the ending. There no way that you could have predicted what was coming. Heck, I am still at a loss as to how it all went down...
We received this book from the author for an honest review.
February 15, 2014
This book is Insane! (Play on words intended). I discovered this book by a posting in a group on Facebook that I belong to: Paranormal Book Club. Authors and Publishers post books to purchase and/or review. I found the introduction to this book to be interesting. Asylum, ghosts, mental illness... Hello!! I contacted the person who posted it and asked for a review copy. They obliged, I received and read, here's my review.
The suspense was perfectly paired with just the right amount of romance. I felt that the author approached the romantic interludes with discretion and with enough of a tease to keep you going. It wasn't overly done, overly sexed, nor overly mushy. I am very impressed with this author and their ability to create a intriguing relationship between mental patients. Are they crazy? Are they imagining the incidents around them?
Callie is a young woman (17-year-old) who is placed in a mental institute by her father after he deemed her mental capacity to have slipped after the death of her best friend, Chester. She is determined to escape this confines of Montgomery Psychiatric Hospital, but is caught numerous times. Until she meets Casey.
Chester is Callie's best friend. He is also the reason she is locked down. He died and ended up coming back to her as a ghost. He's not attached to her, coming and going as will.
Casey is a very talented young man who is a bit if an odd duck but is very musically gifted. He comes from money, leaving him vulnerable to his gold digging step-mother. He is attacked by her leaving him horribly traumatized, resulting in her death. He pleas to insanity, ending up in the mental institute.
Their world's collide when Callie discovers she can hear Casey, and he can hear her, telepathically. Their telepathic link coincides with a bunch of power black outs that begin to happen within the mental hospital. Within the black outs murders begin happening to the inpatients.
As Casey and Callie begin the act of healing each other from their daunting past. The more things heat up between Casey and Callie, the more things fall apart between Callie and Chester (her ghostly best friend). The blackouts are getting more frequent, death toll is increasing.
Deaths, romance, spirits. Will they be able to keep their growing love and healing hearts, or will the power outage murders cause everything to topple like a Jenga game?
Questions/Dislikes:
1. Killings during black out - Without giving too much of this fantastic book away, this was my only open question left. Did Casey do the killings? I just felt that this was left a little un-ended. I would loved to see more between the relationship between Callie and "Casey" after she makes the discovery of who he is. How did he come to her? How much did he influence everything to cause her to be forced as an impatient?
The suspense was perfectly paired with just the right amount of romance. I felt that the author approached the romantic interludes with discretion and with enough of a tease to keep you going. It wasn't overly done, overly sexed, nor overly mushy. I am very impressed with this author and their ability to create a intriguing relationship between mental patients. Are they crazy? Are they imagining the incidents around them?
Callie is a young woman (17-year-old) who is placed in a mental institute by her father after he deemed her mental capacity to have slipped after the death of her best friend, Chester. She is determined to escape this confines of Montgomery Psychiatric Hospital, but is caught numerous times. Until she meets Casey.
Chester is Callie's best friend. He is also the reason she is locked down. He died and ended up coming back to her as a ghost. He's not attached to her, coming and going as will.
Casey is a very talented young man who is a bit if an odd duck but is very musically gifted. He comes from money, leaving him vulnerable to his gold digging step-mother. He is attacked by her leaving him horribly traumatized, resulting in her death. He pleas to insanity, ending up in the mental institute.
Their world's collide when Callie discovers she can hear Casey, and he can hear her, telepathically. Their telepathic link coincides with a bunch of power black outs that begin to happen within the mental hospital. Within the black outs murders begin happening to the inpatients.
As Casey and Callie begin the act of healing each other from their daunting past. The more things heat up between Casey and Callie, the more things fall apart between Callie and Chester (her ghostly best friend). The blackouts are getting more frequent, death toll is increasing.
Deaths, romance, spirits. Will they be able to keep their growing love and healing hearts, or will the power outage murders cause everything to topple like a Jenga game?
Questions/Dislikes:
1. Killings during black out - Without giving too much of this fantastic book away, this was my only open question left. Did Casey do the killings? I just felt that this was left a little un-ended. I would loved to see more between the relationship between Callie and "Casey" after she makes the discovery of who he is. How did he come to her? How much did he influence everything to cause her to be forced as an impatient?
October 5, 2015
Oh. My. Word.
This book is CRAZY! Crazy good... crazy twisted... just crazy. Not many books make me want to throw my kindle, but this one did. Shall I explain?
The main characters are great. Callie sees the ghost of her dead friend, Ches, which puts her into a mental hospital, where she meets Casey, who, like Callie, also has a broken and sad past, which is what put him in the hospital (instead of jail). He is newly deaf, but when he meets Callie, a whole new audible world is strangely opened up for him again, which instantly pulls them together. I was sucked in and holding on for dear life as I read this dark, spooky, yet romantic, story... then I got to the end.
AAAAAAAGH! THAT ENDING! *grips hair and yanks hard*
The only way I'm able to get over the twisted ending is by telling myself over and over again that they are only fictional characters and this story isn't real. Once I accepted that, it became clear to me just how awesome this story really is. Not only was I pulled in and yanked around, smacked a few times, but then I was chewed up and spit out, which left me gaping at my kindle while I was on the elliptical machine at the gym, asking myself, "WTF just happened???" Needless to say, I went straight home, a sweaty and emotional mess, and immediately had to upload a YouTube video about it, which can be found at YouTube.com/JanaeMitchell.
Sooo, if you don't mind books that DO NOT have HEA in any form or fashion (actually, this one is the opposite of HEA), I highly recommend this book to you. It's a YA paranormal/horror that is a quick read and will have your mouth hanging open in shock once you're done with it. Great job, H.G. Lynch, even though the ending... well, sucked lol. But it worked! :-)
(I think I'm a little insane now, too.)
This book is CRAZY! Crazy good... crazy twisted... just crazy. Not many books make me want to throw my kindle, but this one did. Shall I explain?
The main characters are great. Callie sees the ghost of her dead friend, Ches, which puts her into a mental hospital, where she meets Casey, who, like Callie, also has a broken and sad past, which is what put him in the hospital (instead of jail). He is newly deaf, but when he meets Callie, a whole new audible world is strangely opened up for him again, which instantly pulls them together. I was sucked in and holding on for dear life as I read this dark, spooky, yet romantic, story... then I got to the end.
AAAAAAAGH! THAT ENDING! *grips hair and yanks hard*
The only way I'm able to get over the twisted ending is by telling myself over and over again that they are only fictional characters and this story isn't real. Once I accepted that, it became clear to me just how awesome this story really is. Not only was I pulled in and yanked around, smacked a few times, but then I was chewed up and spit out, which left me gaping at my kindle while I was on the elliptical machine at the gym, asking myself, "WTF just happened???" Needless to say, I went straight home, a sweaty and emotional mess, and immediately had to upload a YouTube video about it, which can be found at YouTube.com/JanaeMitchell.
Sooo, if you don't mind books that DO NOT have HEA in any form or fashion (actually, this one is the opposite of HEA), I highly recommend this book to you. It's a YA paranormal/horror that is a quick read and will have your mouth hanging open in shock once you're done with it. Great job, H.G. Lynch, even though the ending... well, sucked lol. But it worked! :-)
(I think I'm a little insane now, too.)
September 22, 2014
This. Wow. H.G Lynch’s writing is sure to make you a little insane and very intrigued.
Callie has been commited into a mental hospital by her own father. Why? Because she can see and talk to her best friend. That isn’t unusual on its own, but there’s a little thing about Callie’s best friend; he’s dead. Fighting the system in the beginning, Callie is determined to get out of there one way or another.
In comes Casey. He’s also an habitant at the asylum, but for a good reason. Although to tell the truth, I would most likely have reacted the same way.
Callie and Casey are very different, and yet somehow when they met sparks fly and a special connection appears between them. But will their connection be enough to save them from the evils that lurks in the depths of the asylum? Every time the lights go out, another patient dies and both of them can feel the cold evilness walk the halls.
I was so caught up in this story and loved every page of it. H.G Lynch has created an awesome story, characters that makes you care about them, they grow as persons as well, the unique connection they share gives their relationship another depth, and I loved that about them. In a way they complete each other and help each other heal.
There are several side characters that made me laugh as well in Insane. From the Warden WWW, to Callie’s dead friend ZZ and his jealousy toward Casey.
As the story evolves, my skin began to crawl. I had to literally put down the book at one point because it really freaked me out. THAT is how good Lynch is as an author!
If you like your story with a twist, a good scare and amazingly written, Insane is definitely something for you!!
Callie has been commited into a mental hospital by her own father. Why? Because she can see and talk to her best friend. That isn’t unusual on its own, but there’s a little thing about Callie’s best friend; he’s dead. Fighting the system in the beginning, Callie is determined to get out of there one way or another.
In comes Casey. He’s also an habitant at the asylum, but for a good reason. Although to tell the truth, I would most likely have reacted the same way.
Callie and Casey are very different, and yet somehow when they met sparks fly and a special connection appears between them. But will their connection be enough to save them from the evils that lurks in the depths of the asylum? Every time the lights go out, another patient dies and both of them can feel the cold evilness walk the halls.
I was so caught up in this story and loved every page of it. H.G Lynch has created an awesome story, characters that makes you care about them, they grow as persons as well, the unique connection they share gives their relationship another depth, and I loved that about them. In a way they complete each other and help each other heal.
There are several side characters that made me laugh as well in Insane. From the Warden WWW, to Callie’s dead friend ZZ and his jealousy toward Casey.
As the story evolves, my skin began to crawl. I had to literally put down the book at one point because it really freaked me out. THAT is how good Lynch is as an author!
If you like your story with a twist, a good scare and amazingly written, Insane is definitely something for you!!
April 11, 2015
I would have given this two stars (it was okay) but it surprised me at the end, in a good way. I have to note that it got more stars from me on Amazon cos the star rating system is different on there. In short- I liked this story.
The majority of the book is quite a typical paranormal romance, but I liked the idea of the best friend come back as a ghost, and of Callie's special ability as related to Casey. The blackouts and dark presence were quite creepy.
I found it a bit repetitive in places when Callie kept thinking about how hot Casey was. I also felt that Casey was a bit cocksure considering he wasn't sociable or experienced with girls before he came in the asylum.
I see that the author watches Supernatural- demons coming out of peoples mouths in a black stream of smoke, ey? I keep reading books where people lift ideas from that TV show, or from other people who have lifted ideas from that TV show.There's a difference between being inspired by and directly taking ideas. Or maybe Supernatural pinched the idea themselves, who knows.
The end really surprised me and at first I wasn't sure what I thought. If I was a little teen, all involved in the sweet paranormal romance, I think I'd be quite put off by the ending, Me, though, I gotta have respect for writers who will break the mold and mix it up, so I like the ending.
Despite the critical points above, I did enjoy this and found it to be well written, plus a slight departure from the paranormal cookie cutter books I keep reading, which is great.
The majority of the book is quite a typical paranormal romance, but I liked the idea of the best friend come back as a ghost, and of Callie's special ability as related to Casey. The blackouts and dark presence were quite creepy.
I found it a bit repetitive in places when Callie kept thinking about how hot Casey was. I also felt that Casey was a bit cocksure considering he wasn't sociable or experienced with girls before he came in the asylum.
I see that the author watches Supernatural- demons coming out of peoples mouths in a black stream of smoke, ey? I keep reading books where people lift ideas from that TV show, or from other people who have lifted ideas from that TV show.There's a difference between being inspired by and directly taking ideas. Or maybe Supernatural pinched the idea themselves, who knows.
The end really surprised me and at first I wasn't sure what I thought. If I was a little teen, all involved in the sweet paranormal romance, I think I'd be quite put off by the ending, Me, though, I gotta have respect for writers who will break the mold and mix it up, so I like the ending.
Despite the critical points above, I did enjoy this and found it to be well written, plus a slight departure from the paranormal cookie cutter books I keep reading, which is great.
October 2, 2018
As I started to read this story, I realized that I had read it a few years ago and did a review. But I didn’t let that stop me from reading it again. It was like reading it for the first time. I went through all the emotions a human has. I started to read faster so I could turn the page to see what’s next. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the book and I held my breath when Callie gave Casey the gataure . My heart went out to Callie, Chester and Casey. I cried over each of them at different times. I felt their pain as their tragic story was told. But I felt warm and happy at how both Chester and Casey loved Callie, each in a different way. Who would've thought you could find love in an Asylum? Your in there because you are insane, or are you? Callie couldn’t handle the grief and pain and guilt of losing Chester. So she was put in there. Casie had a choice, the asylum or jail for how he became deaf. So are they insane? The two of them are good for each other, they seem to connect and allow each other to open up. Everything was good until the nightmares of a demon coming for Callie. Would that make you insane? You will be very surprised at the ending of this story. It is a jaw dropping, hold your breath, tears running down your cheeks ending. So are you now insane?
February 28, 2016
Callie is just a regular teenage girl, with a pretty normal family life, that is until her best friend Chester dies. Wracked with guilt and grief her attempt at suicide brings Chester’s ghost to her side and before long her father has her locked up in an asylum.
Callie begins to make friends, opens her heart, and things look great for both her and her damaged boyfriend Casey. Their romance gives them the strength to heal and move forward, and we as readers become invested in their relationship.
This book is a horror, make no mistake about that. I steamed through the story because it was compelling and the characters were sweet and emotionally likable and I really enjoyed the romance. It was only towards the end that the horror really began to show and the timely unraveling of the story worked really well. The author hooked us in and slaughtered us.
The book was well written, beautifully crafted, and hits the reader exactly where a good horror should. This book is a great introduction to H. G. Lynch’s work and I intend to investigate her work further.
Callie begins to make friends, opens her heart, and things look great for both her and her damaged boyfriend Casey. Their romance gives them the strength to heal and move forward, and we as readers become invested in their relationship.
This book is a horror, make no mistake about that. I steamed through the story because it was compelling and the characters were sweet and emotionally likable and I really enjoyed the romance. It was only towards the end that the horror really began to show and the timely unraveling of the story worked really well. The author hooked us in and slaughtered us.
The book was well written, beautifully crafted, and hits the reader exactly where a good horror should. This book is a great introduction to H. G. Lynch’s work and I intend to investigate her work further.
January 31, 2014
H.G. Lynch did an amazing job writing "Insane".
The book is about Callie who ends up being placed in the Montgomery Psychiatric Hospital by her dad after a tragic accident happens to her best friend Chester. Inside the MPH for short Callie meets Casey, a deaf boy her age who has been placed there as the best alternative. They soon learn that they must depend on each other to survive the blackouts because something terrible is happening to the patients at MPH when the lights go out!
I loved the surprises and twist in this book. "Insane" will pull you in right from the beginning!!
The book is about Callie who ends up being placed in the Montgomery Psychiatric Hospital by her dad after a tragic accident happens to her best friend Chester. Inside the MPH for short Callie meets Casey, a deaf boy her age who has been placed there as the best alternative. They soon learn that they must depend on each other to survive the blackouts because something terrible is happening to the patients at MPH when the lights go out!
I loved the surprises and twist in this book. "Insane" will pull you in right from the beginning!!
December 23, 2014
WOW !!!!!!!!! 10+ stars !!!!!
This book is a total mind twister !!!!
If you are easily scared this book is NOT for you. If you read books and then they play on your mind afterwards affecting your dreams, good luck !!!
It tells the story of 2 patients Callie and Casey who are both in the local Asylum for different reasons. They form an unlikely connection and start to bond when the "black outs" start to happen.
There are some "lol" moments at the banter between them and then there are some serious WTF moments.......
This has got to be my FAVOURITE read to end 2014 with !!!!!
This book is a total mind twister !!!!
If you are easily scared this book is NOT for you. If you read books and then they play on your mind afterwards affecting your dreams, good luck !!!
It tells the story of 2 patients Callie and Casey who are both in the local Asylum for different reasons. They form an unlikely connection and start to bond when the "black outs" start to happen.
There are some "lol" moments at the banter between them and then there are some serious WTF moments.......
This has got to be my FAVOURITE read to end 2014 with !!!!!
February 7, 2016
Callie had a terrible loss and is in the asylum because nobody believes she can see her best friend's ghost.
Casey has been made deaf and lost control, so he is stuck there for 5 years.
Both appealing characters, with an inexplicable link, they try to help each other through the horrors that are occurring.
A change from Ms Lynch's usual books, a horror story with a HUGE twist in the tale, I was wiping tears from my eyes at the end.
Stunning and gory, a book that started off giving us certain expectations and then blowing them out of the water.
Casey has been made deaf and lost control, so he is stuck there for 5 years.
Both appealing characters, with an inexplicable link, they try to help each other through the horrors that are occurring.
A change from Ms Lynch's usual books, a horror story with a HUGE twist in the tale, I was wiping tears from my eyes at the end.
Stunning and gory, a book that started off giving us certain expectations and then blowing them out of the water.
November 6, 2014
The scariest books are the ones that keep ya thinking there is hope, but then . . . What if there isn't? What if there is so much you don't understand that it completely consumes you? Or what if you are just insane?
November 9, 2014
love the insanity!
February 3, 2015
The writing to set the scene was great.. I even got goosebumps. But the ending was just thrown together too quickly in my opinion =(
May 30, 2015
Wow, so hauntingly, disturbingly good.
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