Original Twin

A Thriller

By: Paula Gleeson

Narrated by: Anthea Greco, Leeanna Walsman

“I loved it.”—Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author.

In this haunting tale about the bonds between sisters, one young woman must follow the invisible thread that connects her to her missing twin before someone else can sever it for good.

Twin sisters May and June couldn’t be more different. May is quiet, self-conscious, withdrawn; June is boisterous, beautiful, magnetic…and missing.

It’s been a year since June disappeared, a year of May waiting for her to turn up with an explanation of where she’s been and why she left. But with the discovery of an old newspaper article comes a secret: their mother once vanished, too, on the same date when she was nineteen years old.

Just like June.

This was no coincidence. June was investigating this buried family mystery, and she left May a series of clues to pick up where she left off. Now, if May wants to find June, she’ll have to retrace her footsteps through their mother’s past.

The more answers she digs up, the more questions May has. And the biggest one of all: When her sister’s trail of breadcrumbs runs out, what or who will she find?

©2024 Paula Gleeson (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Swift and immersive, Original Twin is sure to mesmerize and keep you guessing. In her brilliant debut, Gleeson weaves a compelling net of secrets, lies, and dangerous family drama. This deftly paced thriller is a sinister kaleidoscope of suspense! I dare you to put it down.”—Katya de Becerra, author of When Ghosts Call Us Home

“Razor sharp and deftly plotted, Gleeson’s debut unfolds like a feature film. The twists hit one after another until reaching a heart-stopping crescendo that left me gasping for breath. I couldn’t put it down!”—Marlee Bush, author of When She Was Me

“Paula Gleeson’s debut, Original Twin, is a clever whodunit loaded with hidden clues and twisted family secrets. This thriller—where no one can be trusted and everyone could be guilty—will keep you guessing until the very last page.”—Ashley Tate, author of Twenty-Seven Minutes

Pretzel Twists for Days

Dare I say….TOO many twists for me this time. Go for it if that’s what you’re in the mood for!

Two outstanding performers

One year ago June disappeared on the same day as her mom all those years ago when they were both nineteen. May and June are twins. May refuses to believe June is dead eventhough the town held a funeral. Searching thru June’s room she comes across an article about her mom.
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May begins to visit her moms past searching for clues left behind by her sister June. Each person May finds from her mothers past leads to new clues. May followed June’s notes like a treasure map leading her to the next clue.
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Excellent twist at the end. I certainly didn’t expect that type of conclusion. I can say with certainty that the ending blew my mind. I never would’ve imagined that to be possible.
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Paula Gleeson writes about May a nineteen year looking for answers about her mother’s disappearance and her sisters disappearance which also leads her to answers about her birth father. I found the story moved at a steady pace. There was plenty of new information being presented to keep the reader interested, yet I still had trouble staying connected with the wild goose chase June set her sister on. While the ending explained plenty it was far too late to change my opinion of the story. I’ve reached a point where I’m confused about rating stories that withhold the best for last and then expect a solid rating when the entirety of the story laid within the final few pages. The grading should be based on the journey to that grand finale not the finale itself.
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Two fantastic narrators graced listeners with their talented voice acting skills. Anthea Greco and Leeanna Walsman were the two few female actors who made this story come alive. I’m unfamiliar with both therefore I couldn’t tell you which played which character. Anytime I can invest in both the audiobook and ebook I will. I’m an eyes and ears person who benefits from owning both to enhance my experience.

Couldn’t stop listening!! Hooked from the start!

This book had me guessing throughout. Every time I thought I had it figured out, I didn’t. Great listen.