The Unity Disorder

by Joshua Mendrala

Criminal Psychologist, Quincy Trent is assigned to a perplexing case when an unidentifiable man turns himself in for murder. Claiming to have murdered two lovers, the man reveals a severe case of Dissociative Identity Disorder wherein his other two personalities are those of whom he claims to have murdered. In questioning and interacting with the subject, Quincy is driven to the breaking point of her own being. Surrounded by constant reminders of her own repulsive disdain, and accompanied by an aura of dangerous narcissism, the case leads Quincy to question not only the subject, but her own reality.

194 pages, Paperback

Published October 30, 2017

About the author

Joshua Mendrala is an up-and-coming author from Colorado. Falling in love with storytelling at a young age, he self-published his first novel at age 13 and has been writing ever since. Mendrala's writing is influenced by his love for the outdoors, a fantastical view of life, and a deep-rooted faith. Inspired by authors such as J.R.R. Tolkein, Franz Kafka, and Frank Herbert, Mendrala's passion continues to grow with every novel read, and every word written.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the mystery surrounding the happenings within the story and was surprised that the author was only 17 years old! I found myself pulled into the story and looking forward to unraveling the mystery. Although the author states he left the ending "open" I felt extremely disappointed and unsure of anything. Was the investigator Timothy? Did all the personalities belong to her? Why would there be videos of her speaking to air; the prison would not leave you alone in a room...It would almost make more sense to discover she was the prisoner (which is what my mind kept trying to believe).
I must say if Joshua Mendrala were to write more books, I would probably read them. My suggestion is that he would go ahead and write his own ending, and then let his readers know that he had several in mind. Thinking of Harlan Coben who has admitted as he writes his books, many different stories begin to emerge and rather than writing a new story, he figures out how to make it all one story. I believe Joshua Mendrala will become one of the great mystery/psychological thriller authors of the future.

[Robin Visser · Rating 3 out of 5]

Promising young author. I can't wait to see what else Joshua writes.

[Sarah Winfrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. Really fascinating. Quincy has a unique voice and I’m not sure if that is true of everything Mendrala writes or if it was specifically designed for this book.

[Stephanie Park Mendrala · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Kept me on the edge of my seat until the very ending. Suspenseful!