When child psychiatrist Dr. Edward Harris arrives at Leavitt's Asylum for Special Children, he is met by the mysterious Melody Murdoc, a young telekinetic and telepathic girl who knows more about his life than he knows himself. When his wife begins a steamy affair with a local author, Edward will come to Melody for help. But at what cost to his own sanity? From national award-winning playwright, Nik Kerry comes a tale of the beautifully tragic and the tragically beautiful. A story of love, nightmares, and madness. A story that will ensures one thing: Stay away from the shadows. With Leavitt's Asylum for Special Children, Kerry surpasses his acclaimed delve into contemporary fantasy with his previous debut novel Nevermore and immerses himself into a riveting and chilling horror tale that, after immersing yourself into it will stay with you long after you're finished reading.