Madeleine Roux

Madeleine Roux is an American fiction author who specializes in young adult paranormal and horror fiction, with additional work in adult science fiction and licensed property novels. Her career gained momentum through her zombie fiction blog "Allison Hewitt Is Trapped," which she later developed into her first published novel. The Asylum series established Roux as a prominent voice in young adult horror, with the first installment becoming a New York Times bestseller in 2013. Her work expanded to include the House of Furies trilogy, which showcased her ability to craft rich gothic settings and dark narratives. More recently, Roux has ventured into adult science fiction with critically acclaimed novels "Salvaged" (2019) and "Reclaimed" (2021), both receiving starred reviews from Publishers Weekly. She has also contributed to major gaming franchises by writing novels for World of Warcraft and Dungeons & Dragons properties. Roux's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in creative writing and acting from Beloit College, completed in 2008. Her work continues to explore themes across horror, science fiction, and fantasy genres, establishing her as a versatile voice in contemporary genre fiction.

Readers connect strongly with Roux's atmospheric horror and detailed world-building. Her young adult works attract readers aged 13-18, while her adult novels draw science fiction fans. Readers appreciated: - Fast-paced plotting, particularly in the Asylum series - Gothic atmosphere and creepy settings - Incorporation of vintage photographs in Asylum books - Complex female protagonists - Scientific detail in "Salvaged" Common criticisms: - Characters sometimes make illogical decisions - Plot twists can feel predictable - Romance subplots seen as unnecessary by some horror fans - Pacing issues in later Asylum books - Writing style described as "too simple" by adult readers Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: - Asylum: 3.9/5 (47,000+ ratings) - House of Furies: 3.8/5 (4,000+ ratings) - Salvaged: 3.7/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: - Asylum series averages 4.3/5 - World of Warcraft novels average 4.5/5 - Adult sci-fi titles average 4.0/5

Allison Hewitt Is Trapped A zombie apocalypse story that follows a bookstore clerk's survival through blog entries.

Asylum A teenage boy uncovers dark secrets at a former psychiatric hospital turned dorm during a summer program.

Sanctum The second book in the Asylum series follows Dan Crawford and his friends as they investigate mysterious deaths connected to the Brookline asylum.

Catacomb The third Asylum novel tracks Dan and his friends to New Orleans where they face new supernatural threats.

House of Furies A seventeen-year-old girl takes a job as a maid at a boarding house that serves supernatural justice to its guests.

Court of Shadows The second House of Furies book continues Louisa's story as she discovers more about her supernatural abilities and the house's dark purpose.

Tomb of Ancients The House of Furies trilogy conclusion follows Louisa's final confrontation with supernatural forces.

Salvaged A woman takes a job cleaning abandoned spacecraft only to find a crew infected by an alien presence.

Reclaimed A scientist investigates a mysterious signal from deep space while confronting her own traumatic past.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein – The Nine Eyes of Lucien An official Critical Role novel exploring the backstory of the character Lucien.

World of Warcraft: Shadows Rising A World of Warcraft tie-in novel bridging events between the Battle for Azeroth and Shadowlands expansions.

Kendare Blake writes young adult horror and dark fantasy with supernatural elements and gothic atmosphere. Her Three Dark Crowns series and Anna Dressed in Blood both feature similar dark themes and supernatural horror elements that appeal to Roux readers.

Dan Wells combines psychological horror with young adult perspectives in his John Cleaver series. His work shares Roux's focus on disturbed protagonists and institutional settings while maintaining supernatural horror elements.

Amy Lukavics creates young adult horror focused on dark institutions and psychological terror. Her novels Daughters Unto Devils and The Women in the Walls parallel Roux's interest in haunted locations and historical horror settings.

Nova Ren Suma writes young adult supernatural fiction that blends reality with psychological horror. Her books The Walls Around Us and 17 & Gone share Roux's talent for unreliable narrators and institutional settings.

Jonathan Maberry writes horror across multiple age categories with strong supernatural elements. His Rot & Ruin series and Patient Zero demonstrate his range between young adult and adult horror while maintaining dark themes similar to Roux's work.