The Asylum of Apostles

by Monique Müge

Kate Alonso married a different man to the one she lives with now. Arlo Alonso used to be a loving husband, but as his fame grew with the success of his books, Kate found herself feeling increasingly alienated from him. With his new project being fuelled by a newfound fixation on religion, Kate is at the end of her rope – and becomes the prime suspect when Arlo is found murdered. Haunted and goaded by her dead husband, Kate is removed from custody and placed under the care of Doctor Lucy at Lupinus Lodge, a mental institution for the rich and famous. It is at the Lodge – her new home amongst the crazy and strange – that she learns her real purpose in life: to finish her husband’s last book.

129 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 24, 2024

About the author

Monique Müge is a UK based illustrator/author with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She works on children's picture books, comics, graphic novels and fiction novels and novellas. A passionate advocate for representation and inclusion when it comes to disability, due to her own chronic conditions, which can be seen throughout her works. Every page is an adventure!

Reviews

[Caffs37 · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Asylum of Apostles" by Monique Müge is a gripping debut novel that kept me eager to turn the pages. The story of Kate Alonso, a woman accused of murdering her famous author husband, is filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end.

The characters in this book are complex and well-developed, particularly Kate and the two men she befriends in the asylum. Their relationships and interactions add depth to the story and kept me engaged throughout.

The setting of the asylum adds an eerie and mysterious atmosphere to the story, and the addition of visions of Kate's dead husband and the enigmatic doctor who runs the facility only adds to the suspense and intrigue.

Overall, "The Asylum of Apostles" is a fast-paced and thrilling read that I would highly recommend to fans of psychological thrillers and mystery novels. Müge's writing is engaging and immersive, and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.

[Daniel Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a debut! I could not put it down from the moment I picked it up. Each character is beautifully fleshed out and the twists in the story were completely unexpected. Cannot wait to read more from this up and coming author.

[K D Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arlo’s wife has grown weary of him. She’s right to be weary. Arlo’s a class one d*ck! He controls her every move, yet doesn’t want to spend any time with her.
But Kate wakes up one morning and everything changes. She finds her husband, murdered in his office.
I loved the relationship between Kate and Agnes during the early stages of the story. It was so heartwarming. Religious and cosmic horror is weaved with skill throughout this story and I ate it up! Such a clever story, fast paced and finished in one sitting!

“How can you hate someone you love, but never stop caring for them?”