Description
As Managing Director of the Montreal Hospital for the Criminally Insane,
Doctor Matthew Russell has always put his professional responsibilities
ahead of all else. That is, until he one day realizes that he is losing
his wife, Cassidy, and his two children, Stuart and Jennifer.
With only his family in mind, Russell takes an adventure-filled,
impromptu vacation of indefinite duration, leaving all else behind and
stopping at nothing to show how much he cares for his loved ones in an
effort to win them back. But, will he succeed… Or, will it prove to be
all too late in the end?
Praise and Reviews
Stuart MacCallum, Author of "Beyond my Control"
Sheer Entertainment in the Palm of Your Hand,July 14, 2011
Already a fan of Claude Bouchard's earlier work, his latest novel was no exception. I essentially read `Asylum' in two sittings.
The novel focuses around the central character, Dr Mathew Russell,
as he endeavours to repair his failing marriage. As work has occupied
most of his time he decides to take an impromptu holiday from his
position as Managing Director of the Montreal Hospital for the
Criminally Insane.
His wife, Cassie, and children, nine-year-old Stuart and
seven-year-old Jennifer are both surprised and thrilled with the
prospect of some time together as a family. Dr Russell soon becomes,
`family man' as they take an action-packed trip of a lifetime. There was
no shortage of misadventures along the way. The author's skill in
creating an atmosphere for the reader is superb.
The ending, filled with suspense, was totally unexpected and
brilliantly done. To sum it up, from the front page to the back it is
very worthy of five stars. I highly recommend, `Asylum' as sheer reading
entertainment for all.
