Double Identity

by Henry Farrell

The main theme of the book Double Identity by Henry Farrell revolves around the complexities of identity, deception, and self-discovery. The novel explores how a person's sense of self can be manipulated and destabilized when confronted with hidden truths about their past. The protagonist embarks on a journey to uncover unsettling secrets, only to realize that their life may not be what they thought it was, and their identity may have been deliberately altered.
The book delves into the psychological toll of losing one's sense of reality and the emotional consequences of confronting long-held beliefs about who we are. Farrell uses suspense and psychological tension to explore how identity is shaped by both external forces and internal perceptions, blurring the line between truth and illusion. Ultimately, Double Identity is a gripping examination of the fragility of self-perception and the quest for truth in a world filled with deceit and manipulation.

57 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 11, 2024

About the author

Henry Farrell was an American novelist and screenwriter, best known as the author of the renowned gothic horror story What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, which was made into a 1962 film starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

Farrell was born Charles Farrell Myers in California, and grew up in Chowchilla, California. Under the name Charles F. Myers, he wrote the "Toffee" short stories in SF magazines in the 1940s and 1950s. Later taking the pseudonym Henry Farrell, his first novel was The Hostage, published in 1959. He would publish five novels between 1959 - 1967.

He also wrote numerous teleplays for television movies and series such as Perry Mason and Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Farrell passed away in his home in Pacific Palisades, California at age 85. According to his obituary, he completed another novel, titled A Piece of Clarisse, shortly before his death. There is currently no word on publication.