Twins

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A case of mistaken identity reveals a twins horrifying secret in this twisted tale from the bestselling author of What Janie Found.

Mary Lee and Madrigal are identical twin sisters, inseparable since birthuntil the day their parents inexplicably send Mary Lee away to boarding school. While Madrigal flourishes at home, growing popular and even landing a boyfriend, Mary Lee spends her days at school feeling lost, lonely, and envious of her sisters perfect life.

Then Madrigal comes to visit Mary Lee, and what should have been a fun weekend ends in tragedy. When everyone mistakes Mary Lee for Madrigal, the second-best twin steps into the life of the favorite. But while everything about Madrigal was perfect from the outside, what Mary Lee discovers about her twin is both shockingand pure evil.

Caroline B. Cooney has thrilled millions of readers with her Janie series. Now she explores the sinister side of secrets in this shocking novel about two very different sisters.

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Praise for Caroline B. Cooney
[A] thriller master. Publishers Weekly

No one writes suspense like Cooney.Haunting, harrowing ... Hard to put down. Kirkus Reviews

Cooney has hit it out of the ballpark yet again. A must read. VOYA on No Such Person

Full of twists and turns ... Has all the elements that keep young mystery lovers coming back for more. School Library Journal VOYA on No Such Person

Author Bio

Caroline B. Cooney (b. 1947) is the author of nearly a hundred books, including the famed young adult thriller The Face on the Milk Carton, an international bestseller. Cooneys books have been translated into several languages, and have received multiple honors and awards, including an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults award and a nomination for the Edgar Award. She is best known for her popular teen horror thrillers and romance novels. Her fast-paced, plot-driven work often explores themes of good and evil, love and hatred, right and wrong, and moral ambiguity. Born in Geneva, New York, Cooney grew up in Connecticut, and often sets her novels in dramatic New England landscapes. She has three children and four grandchildren and currently lives in South Carolina.