In a Dark Mirror

In a haunting novel about delusions in the dark and the dangerous games children play, a decade-old crime unites its devoted fans. Twelve-year-old Maddie Thompson and her friend Lana must obey Him or suffer the consequences. Ten years later, Maddie is released from an institution and must reintegrate into society, but she discovers an online community that is obsessed with her and committed to the cult of Him. Maddie knows that these games often have deadly consequences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2024
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

A novel that delves into the depths of darkness and the perilous games children engage in unites its devoted fans. Twelve-year-old Maddie Thompson and her friend Lana share a passion for horror stories and wild imaginations, but Lana insists they are too old for pretending. Instead, she proposes a new game: serving Him, a mysterious and demanding figure lurking in the dark. Lana asserts that Maddie and her must obey Him or face dire consequences. Despite Maddie's reluctance to sacrifice her closest friendship, she agrees to lure an innocent girl into the woods as a sacrifice for Him.

Twelve years later, Maddie is released from an institution and faces the challenge of reintegrating into society as an adult. As she searches for her first job and forms new friendships, Maddie grapples with the difficult task of forgiving herself and learning to trust again. However, her path is complicated when she discovers an online community that is obsessively interested in her and devoted to the cult of Him. This presents Maddie with a chance for absolution, as she attempts to convince these followers not to follow in her violent footsteps.

However, Maddie realizes that these games often have deadly consequences, and the loyal devotees have a strong pull. Maddie knows that she must tread carefully to avoid the same fate as those who came before her. The novel explores the complexities of human nature, the power of obsession, and the consequences of our actions, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate through the dark and dangerous world of the cult of Him.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 139 x 214 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662518638