Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier by Mark Frost

(hb; 2017: companion read to the Twin Peaks television/cable series. Sequel to The Secret History of Twin Peaks.)

From the back cover

"The return of Twin Peaks this May is one of the most anticipated events in the history of television. The subject of endless speculation, shrouded in mystery, fans will come flocking to see Mark Frost and David Lynch's inimitable vision once again grace the screen. Featuring all the characters we know and love from the first series, as well as a list of high-powered actors in new roles, the show will be endlessly debated, discussed, and dissected.

"While The Secret History of Twin Peaks served to expand the mysteries of the town and place the unexplained phenomena that unfolded there into a vastly layered, wide-ranging history, Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier tells us what happened to key characters in the twenty-five years in between the events of the first series and the second, offering details and insights fans will be clamoring for. The novel also adds context and commentary to the strange and cosmic happenings of the new series. For fans around the world begging for more, Mark Frost's final take laid out in this novel will be required reading."

Review

Dossier is a great companion read to David Lynch and Mark Frost’s three-season television series, Twin Peaks, as well as the 1992 film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. This book, with its cheeky commentary, simultaneously recaps key events in the series while filling in the plot cracks and personal details about its quirky, intriguing characters. If you are a fan of Twin Peaks and enjoy books, there is a good chance that Dossier may provide entertainment, information and a deeper understanding of this distinctive and increasingly abstract series.