The Secrets We Are Born by Patrick Seda

An evocative plunge into the stories that define our past and the promises that drive our present, The Secrets We Are Born by Patrick Seda is a stormy swirl of adventure and mystery, amid the relentless passage of time. Thomas and Martina are emotionally estranged twins with the shared trauma of never knowing their wayfaring father, but that is all about to change. As adults, they are begrudgingly reunited in a tropical hunt for paternal clues like treasure-hungry pirates, racing against mortality, and a mysterious illness that threatens to unravel any hope for their future. Immersive, original, and lyrical, Seda’s novel is an unexpectedly impactful thrill that skillfully mixes heartfelt and relatable emotion with an inventive and captivating adventure story.