When I first started reading this, I thought it was going to be a real let down. It was boring me, the pace of the story felt very slow and nothing seemed to be happening. 

This continued for about half of the book, maybe slightly less when it got my interest. The "creepy factor" set in and I really want to find out more about what went on in the asylum and if Ricky did manage to escape.

I wanted to read this prequel before I committed to the series but I think I will give them a go.