Secrets In The Mirror

"Secrets in the Mirror is a compelling story about Narcissistic Personality Disorder mixed with family patterns of abuse and addiction. Gavin, the hero, wants only to save his family, but his identical twin's increasingly risky behavior and grandiose thinking threaten everyone's wellbeing and safety. Add in the Mob, and this explosive page-turner will keep you up at night!"
― Barbara Claypole White, bestselling author of The Perfect Son and The Promise Between Us

"I love a book that gets my stomach tingling and worried for the characters right from the start. The slow-building tension stays throughout the book and keeps you turning the pages with a little bit of dread and a lot of curiosity. The identical twin dynamic of Gavin and Devon set up an instant good versus evil plot that is riveting. This story unpacks the ultimate nature vs nurture debate and shows how a family's past can influence the future."
-- Julee Balko, author of The Things We Keep

"Gavin and Devon are identical twins, mirror images of each other, except Gavin is considerate, responsible and realistic, whereas Devon is a monster. Here are two people growing to adulthood whose lives should radically diverge. Yet for complex reasons they are inextricably entwined, in the world as in the womb. The monster twin will not let go of his sibling. As the story unfolds, Devon spirals into addiction, corruption and mental breakdown. But Gavin cannot quite shed his compulsion to protect and support him. One realises from early on that Devon is irredeemable. His end is inexorable; the only question is how much damage he will do on the way there. The bigger uncertainty that makes the story compelling is whether Gavin can save himself or will Devon destroy him first? As the story plays out through adulthood, the drama of this question becomes ever more intense. The dénouement is absolutely riveting."
- LA on The Dark Side From the Inside

"Leslie Kain's debut explores the question of nature vs. nurture when it comes to families and siblings. Identical twins Gavin and Devon DiMasi share everything but their father's love, that is reserved for Devon who by virtue of this birth order is the older twin, by ten minutes. Kain's beautiful writing, intense characters, and unique setting are compelling. Will the twins continue to live in codependency, or break free of each other and find their own way in the world? The book's twist and turns and cast of characters are well drawn. This is a story full of emotions that anyone with a close sibling can understand."
- Sharon Wishnow-Ritchey on Goodreads

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