--- product_id: 34618578 title: "The Secret History of Twin Peaks: A Novel" price: "616.77 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/34618578-the-secret-history-of-twin-peaks-a-novel store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Secret History of Twin Peaks: A Novel **Price:** 616.77 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Secret History of Twin Peaks: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** 616.77 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/34618578-the-secret-history-of-twin-peaks-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the co-creator of the landmark series Twin Peaks, the story millions of fans have been waiting to get their hands on for more than 25 long years. The Secret History of Twin Peaks by Mark Frost enlarges the world of the original series, placing the unexplained phenomena that unfolded there into a vastly layered, wide-ranging history, beginning with the journals of Lewis and Clark and ending with the shocking events that closed the finale. The perfect way to get in the mood for the Showtime series, T win Peaks: The Return . Review: A thing that is both wonderful and strange. - Diane, it is 8:16 PM, Central Daylight Time, October 22, 2016. I am holding in my hand a green hardback book wrapped around a half dustcover (itself adorned with the most wonderful trees you can imagine) titled "The Secret History of Twin Peaks: A Novel by Mark Frost." Its construction is solid and sturdy, and its price reasonable, especially at the substantial discount desertcart was gracious enough to provide. All in all, this is a solid book, reasonably priced. I'm now opening the book. It's contents, Diane, are a marvel. This is a few streets down from the Hardy Boys--maybe a few counties. Each and every page stands out: an 18th Century handwritten expedition report here, a government document there, transcripts, newspaper clippings, pictures, and footnotes. Footnotes written by FBI Special Agent T____ P_____, who seems to be trying to make heads or tails of this masterwork of an enigma along with me. After spending quite a bit of time with this strange book, I've gotten a lot of insight into the history and events of this fascinating town, and of the even more bizarre collection of states we humbly call the US. Mysteries and secrets abound both in and out of Twin Peaks, some considerably and shockingly real, others enjoyably peppered with fiction, all of it, to the last word, magnificently well written and believable. I've also learned certain details containing loose ends left untied 25 years ago after the untimely cancellation of the television series, Twin Peaks. Some unresolved plotlines, I can say with confidence, are duly resolved as of the publication of this work. This does not mean, however, that the answers are all out in the open; nor does it mean that this work doesn't sow several questions in its own right. This is not a book, Diane, to take at face value. While it is enjoyable enough for casual reading and keeping up with old familiar characters, there seems to be something beneath the surface. Strange and obvious inconsistencies pepper the work. Inconsistencies that stand out over the care and research otherwise blended into its construction. We may have an unreliable narrator on our hands, or maybe even something much much more. I've taken a look at a live interview with author Mark Frost, who said the following in response to such changes: "In life you have to learn to live with paradoxes, and sometimes what we think we know isn't what actually happened. Sometimes what we think really happened isn't something that we actually know. And sometimes things will be revealed further down the line that will help clarify all those things." In conclusion this is a magnificent insight to the world of Twin Peaks, a fine bridge between the 1991 TV series and its 2017 resurgence, an entertaining look into the surreal side of American history, a solid study of the difference between mysteries and secrets, and a damned fine mystery in its own right. This is gonna need a few pots of coffee, Diane, and at least another reread. Review: You should read this before you open up the book. Spoiler free review. - This is not a novel in the traditional fashion. What it is, is a collection of letters, documents, newspaper clippings, and photos. These start way back with Lewis and Clark and go all the way forward to now. It’s a bit slow in the first 100 pages but after that the collection hits its stride. It becomes suggestive, gloomy, and quirky; much like the series. The attention to detail is really nice. The footnotes are distracting, but they do add to the overall body and contain their own add-in of data. The cover is beautiful, and I am surprised the price wasn’t higher. The cover is highly embossed and gives it the feel of a book much older than it is. It is apparent that pride was taken in making this, and it is something that Mark Frost should be proud to have his name on. Does it answer questions? Heck yes it does. Sometimes those answers are subtle; a single line in a document. Other times it’s a headline about a bank explosion that you can’t un see. DON’T flip through it casually if you want to read it the whole way through. Yes, the answers are there for a whole lot of things you may have wondered, and a lot of things that may not have dawned on you no matter how many times you have read it. Are there any bad points? Maybe. It depends on what you want. If you want something that tells the story in a way that is very fitting of the Twin Peaks world, this is the book for you. If you want a novel to just read through, you may be disappointed. The one bad thing for me was about every 50 pages there would be something incorrect for the time period, like cellophane on a 1947 pack of cigarettes, or a 1800s’ era person using a bit of modern slang. This isn’t an issue once it gets to the 1960s’ and if you are not big into history it’s quite possible that you wouldn’t even notice. It just broke the continuity for me which was a bummer since I was trying to get back into the Twin Peaks feel. A lot of material produced for a TV show or movie tend to be filler to make more dollars from a franchise. This book was written for fans, by folks who care about the fans and the Twin Peaks world. It answers a lot of questions, but still leaves enough unsaid that season three will be very welcome. I think this book does exactly what Mark Frost said it would, bridge the gap between the seasons. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #412,552 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #124 in Epistolary Fiction (Books) #1,528 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction #3,054 in Historical Thrillers (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,317 Reviews | ## Images ![The Secret History of Twin Peaks: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Ja+cpX6oL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A thing that is both wonderful and strange. *by C***N on October 23, 2016* Diane, it is 8:16 PM, Central Daylight Time, October 22, 2016. I am holding in my hand a green hardback book wrapped around a half dustcover (itself adorned with the most wonderful trees you can imagine) titled "The Secret History of Twin Peaks: A Novel by Mark Frost." Its construction is solid and sturdy, and its price reasonable, especially at the substantial discount Amazon was gracious enough to provide. All in all, this is a solid book, reasonably priced. I'm now opening the book. It's contents, Diane, are a marvel. This is a few streets down from the Hardy Boys--maybe a few counties. Each and every page stands out: an 18th Century handwritten expedition report here, a government document there, transcripts, newspaper clippings, pictures, and footnotes. Footnotes written by FBI Special Agent T____ P_____, who seems to be trying to make heads or tails of this masterwork of an enigma along with me. After spending quite a bit of time with this strange book, I've gotten a lot of insight into the history and events of this fascinating town, and of the even more bizarre collection of states we humbly call the US. Mysteries and secrets abound both in and out of Twin Peaks, some considerably and shockingly real, others enjoyably peppered with fiction, all of it, to the last word, magnificently well written and believable. I've also learned certain details containing loose ends left untied 25 years ago after the untimely cancellation of the television series, Twin Peaks. Some unresolved plotlines, I can say with confidence, are duly resolved as of the publication of this work. This does not mean, however, that the answers are all out in the open; nor does it mean that this work doesn't sow several questions in its own right. This is not a book, Diane, to take at face value. While it is enjoyable enough for casual reading and keeping up with old familiar characters, there seems to be something beneath the surface. Strange and obvious inconsistencies pepper the work. Inconsistencies that stand out over the care and research otherwise blended into its construction. We may have an unreliable narrator on our hands, or maybe even something much much more. I've taken a look at a live interview with author Mark Frost, who said the following in response to such changes: "In life you have to learn to live with paradoxes, and sometimes what we think we know isn't what actually happened. Sometimes what we think really happened isn't something that we actually know. And sometimes things will be revealed further down the line that will help clarify all those things." In conclusion this is a magnificent insight to the world of Twin Peaks, a fine bridge between the 1991 TV series and its 2017 resurgence, an entertaining look into the surreal side of American history, a solid study of the difference between mysteries and secrets, and a damned fine mystery in its own right. This is gonna need a few pots of coffee, Diane, and at least another reread. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You should read this before you open up the book. Spoiler free review. *by R***F on October 18, 2016* This is not a novel in the traditional fashion. What it is, is a collection of letters, documents, newspaper clippings, and photos. These start way back with Lewis and Clark and go all the way forward to now. It’s a bit slow in the first 100 pages but after that the collection hits its stride. It becomes suggestive, gloomy, and quirky; much like the series. The attention to detail is really nice. The footnotes are distracting, but they do add to the overall body and contain their own add-in of data. The cover is beautiful, and I am surprised the price wasn’t higher. The cover is highly embossed and gives it the feel of a book much older than it is. It is apparent that pride was taken in making this, and it is something that Mark Frost should be proud to have his name on. Does it answer questions? Heck yes it does. Sometimes those answers are subtle; a single line in a document. Other times it’s a headline about a bank explosion that you can’t un see. DON’T flip through it casually if you want to read it the whole way through. Yes, the answers are there for a whole lot of things you may have wondered, and a lot of things that may not have dawned on you no matter how many times you have read it. Are there any bad points? Maybe. It depends on what you want. If you want something that tells the story in a way that is very fitting of the Twin Peaks world, this is the book for you. If you want a novel to just read through, you may be disappointed. The one bad thing for me was about every 50 pages there would be something incorrect for the time period, like cellophane on a 1947 pack of cigarettes, or a 1800s’ era person using a bit of modern slang. This isn’t an issue once it gets to the 1960s’ and if you are not big into history it’s quite possible that you wouldn’t even notice. It just broke the continuity for me which was a bummer since I was trying to get back into the Twin Peaks feel. A lot of material produced for a TV show or movie tend to be filler to make more dollars from a franchise. This book was written for fans, by folks who care about the fans and the Twin Peaks world. It answers a lot of questions, but still leaves enough unsaid that season three will be very welcome. I think this book does exactly what Mark Frost said it would, bridge the gap between the seasons. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful and strange *by A***R on November 12, 2016* I didn’t quite know what to expect from this book, although having seen the brilliantly produced teaser/trailer online a couple of months ago, I have to say that it fully set the scene! In this book, you as the reader, get to follow the investigation of FBI Agent TP (probably deliberate initials there) as she works her way through a discovered dossier of primary documents, annotated by a mysterious Archivist. Her mandate is to discover the identity of the Archivist and to determine why the dossier was compiled. The documents range through Washington’s history from diary excerpts from Lewis and Clark, through to FBI classified documents relating to Roswell, UFOs and so on until the time the television series took place. I can’t say I know a lot about some of the real-life events discussed in the earlier parts of the book, but from the little I do know, an incredible amount of research has gone into integrating these real-life mysteries and conspiracies with the history of Twin Peaks. L. Ron Hubbard, Alistair Crowley, Richard Nixon and numerous other shady and renowned characters make an appearance. And the manner of doing this through the ploy of uncovered top-secret documents gives the whole thing a realistic, edge-of-your-seat and ominous undercurrent, just like the TV series. You’re not just reading a narrative, you’re alert and scanning for clues along with the agent. If you want any conclusions, you have to make them yourself! You’ll figure out the identity of the mysterious Archivist quickly enough, but that doesn’t detract from enjoyment of the book. There is still so much mystery to be enjoyed as you shadow TP’s investigation of the dossier that tries to explain the origin and nature of the supernatural, dark forces that pervaded Twin Peaks. I’ve only just finished reading it and my mind is still a bit boggling. It raises more questions than it answers (a lot of cheeky clues – red herrings maybe – thrown in) and assuredly sets the tone for what the new series of Twin Peaks will have to offer. It doesn’t go much beyond the events of the last episode although we do find out what happened to some characters in the immediate aftermath. Someone, for instance, survived the bomb blast at the bank. We also are given hints that some things were not as they seemed, for instance, the death of the Mayor’s brother may have been deliberate. Characters that were minor and seemed a bit thrown-in to fill in time in the series, here become significant players with complex back-stories. And while it does re-cap much of what happened in the series and film, there were some interesting omissions – some major characters not even mentioned, at least one main character’s death not mentioned-- which may or may not be significant. We also don’t find out what happened to Agent Cooper since a day after his visit to the Back Lodge. I had three problems with this book which prevented me from giving it 5 stars. Firstly, as documents in the dossier are presented as images, they were unreadable on my Kindle. I had to switch to my iPad in order to read this book and then it was fine although I had to squint at some of the earlier hand-written, cursive documents. If you are considering this book, I would recommend getting a hard copy. Secondly, there are some anomalies in the history of characters that don’t match up with the TV show – how Ed & Nadine, and Hank and Norma, ended up getting married for instance; and in this book Norma’s mother dies before the events of the TV series. The reason for Audrey’s civil disobedience in the last episode of the TV series is different. Here, Hank knew the Reneau brothers much earlier. Perhaps there is a reason for this. After all, we only know what we know because certain characters told us in the series, and there’s always the possibility of the “unreliable narrator”. But otherwise, it just seems a bit sloppy. Thirdly, there were a few errors in my kindle version. Paragraphs repeating themselves. In one case a whole page was duplicated. All in all, this a great read if you are a Twin Peaks fan and a great teaser to the upcoming new series. The ending to this book occurs just a day after the events of the last episode of the series. And like the last words of that episode, the last words of this book will leave you stunned, and desperate to know what happens next. I only hope the upcoming TV series can live up to the expectation! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Secret History of Twin Peaks: A Novel - The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer (Twin Peaks) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/34618578-the-secret-history-of-twin-peaks-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/34618578-the-secret-history-of-twin-peaks-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-11*