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For fans of Libba Bray, this first book in a gothic suspense trilogy is inspired by H. G. Wells's The Island of Dr. Moreau and has been hailed by New York Times bestseller Carrie Ryan as having ""beautiful writing, breakneck pacing, a pulse-pounding mystery, and an irresistible romance.""
Following accusations that her scientist father gruesomely experimented on animals, sixteen-year-old Juliet watched as her family and her genteel life in London crumbled around her—and only recently has she managed to piece her world back together. But when Juliet learns her father is still alive and working on a remote tropical island, she is determined to find out if the old accusations are true. Accompanied by her father's handsome young assistant, Montgomery, and an enigmatic castaway, Edward, Juliet travels to the island, only to discover the depths of her father's insanity. Torn between horror and scientific curiosity, Juliet knows she must end her father's dangerous experiments and escape her jungle prison before it's too late. Yet as the island falls into chaos, she discovers the extent of her father's genius—and madness—in her own blood.
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"Creepy and Gothic, this book made me want to delve into the work it was based on, The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells. The description was so vivid at times I could feel the humid jungle air and hear the sounds of the animals, and the unsettling atmosphere got so ingrained into my mind that when we couldn't find my cat while I was reading my first thought was that she had been stolen for one of Dr. Moreau's experiments! My only issues with this book were how naive the main character was--although for a sheltered Victorian girl I guess that's not uncommon--and the fact that a love triangle seemed wholly unnecessary in a Victorian sci-fi book. As for the plot twists, I guessed one ahead of time but the other I didn't see coming in the slightest. The ending was rather abrupt, but this is the first of a trilogy so I guess that can be forgiven. I hear book 2 will take inspiration from Jekyll and Hyde, so that should be interesting."
— Allison (4 out of 5 stars)
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“A deft twist on a familiar classic, The Madman’s Daughter has the best of everything: beautiful writing, breakneck pacing, a pulse-pounding mystery, and an irresistible romance.”
— Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author -
“Romantic, haunting, and full of spine-tingling thrills, The Madman’s Daughter kept me reading late into the night.”
— Veronica Rossi, author of Under the Never Sky -
“Entertaining.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" A great retelling of The Island of Dr. Moreau. First person narrative by a smart, strong willed young woman; mysterious characters; a creepy setting; and fast pacing all make for an entertaining read. I love the twist with the main character, and I look forward to reading more in this series. "
— Kelly, 2/14/2014 -
" The ending was so unexpected!!!!! "
— Melanie, 2/10/2014 -
" It was really awesome!! The ending sucked, but it was a cliffhanger type thing, and there's two more books in the making. Yay! "
— Quinn, 1/31/2014 -
" I refuse to finish this- it's getting stupid and it has a love triangle- really??? "
— Stephanie, 1/8/2014 -
" The writing style kept me reading but at times the story had a creepy feeling. "
— Kim, 1/8/2014 -
" HOT DAMN. Nightmares for weeks. Also, that ending. Review to come. "
— Gillyb, 12/31/2013 -
" Thoroughly Madman's Daughter. Great characters, great story and an amazing ending I did not see coming. Could not put it down. "
— Jason, 12/7/2013 -
" This book was a little long winded. I thought the book was okay. It had such promise, but the characters lacked some depth and the ending was very rushed. It was a quick read, and interesting concept. "
— Jenn, 12/3/2013 -
" Well... It's a very different story. I liked it though. A very interesting story! "
— Kate, 11/1/2013 -
" I found the concept fascinating - building on the plot from another novel. I did not know much about the HG Wells novel but researched it a bit. I enjoyed the book. The plot was full of action and the character development was pretty good. "
— Amy, 10/17/2013 -
" Dark and creepy. Not at all what I expected, but so wonderfully different from anything I've read in a long time. Can't wait to read the rest of this trilogy. :) "
— Sabrina, 6/26/2013 -
" Why is it every new author I pick up is writing a trilogy? Didn't LOVE it but the ending really caught me so now I have to read the next 2! "
— Andra, 4/24/2013 -
" Dnf... just not for me. "
— Tanyia, 4/1/2013 -
" OMG!!!!!! That ending! This was flipping awesome!!!!! "
— Jaime, 2/4/2013
About Megan Shepherd
Megan Shepherd grew up in her
family’s independent bookstore in North Carolina. An avid reader and world
traveler who spent several years in the Peace Corps, she now lives with her
husband in Asheville, North Carolina. Her novels include The Madman’s Daughter and Her Dark Curiosity.
About Lucy Rayner
Lucy Rayner is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and award-winning British actress. She has starred in numerous short and feature-length films, including English20 and Total Retribution. For her performance in Bolero, she was named Best Supporting Actress at the 2013 Madrid International Film Festival. She has worked on both sides of the Atlantic in a number of theater productions and films, many of which have screened at festivals around the world. She has a master’s degree in history from the University of Edinburgh and is a graduate of the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City.