Ominous Whoosh: A Wandering Mind Returns to Twin Peaks in Bloomington, MN

Audacious. Cryptic. Vexing. These are a few words that describe David Lynch and Mark Frost's
Twin Peaks: The Return
, the third chapter in the
Twin Peaks
cycle (following the original series,
, and the feature film,
Fire Walk With Me
). Operating by its own rules,
The Return
subverted conventional narrative, rejected the lure of nostalgia, and defied the boundaries of its medium. It was a masterpiece, but an elusive one. In
Ominous Whoosh: A Wandering Mind Returns to Twin Peaks
John Thorne dives deep into
, closely examining each episode and offering in-depth theories about the show's most perplexing riddles: Who is "telling" the story we see? What is Laura Palmer's new role in the
universe? How do Audrey and Diane fit into this complex new tale? Drawing on a study of David Lynch's past work and Lynch's observations about Hindu theology, Thorne offers compelling answers to these and other questions. Aspiring to persuade, certain to provoke,
Ominous Whoosh
resonates with insight and imagination. "John Thorne has been
the
definitive voice on
for over two decades, and now he brings his signature insight and thoughtfulness to David Lynch's masterwork,
, shedding light on its darkest corners and diving into its many mysteries. This book will deepen every
fan's understanding. If I'm ever lost in those dark woods, I want John Thorne to come looking for me." - Jeff Lemire, creator of
Sweet Tooth
"In the popular fanzine
Wrapped in Plastic
, John Thorne and Craig Miller explored every possible aspect and angle of the original
. In his latest book, John Thorne returns to
, exploring the 18-part continuation of the series. Undoubtedly, Thorne is one of the most prominent and convincing
scholars out there, and his new book is full of insight and valuable analyses, applying Hindu theology, a strong understanding of film history, and an unmatched knowledge of David Lynch and the
universe. This is, arguably, the best companion to
that you will ever read." - Andreas Halskov, author of
TV Peaks: Twin Peaks and Modern Television Drama
(2015) and
Beyond Television: TV Production in the Multiplatform Era
(2021) "John Thorne, the greatest of
detectives, has produced the ultimate investigation into pop culture's most daunting and alluring mystery. His interpretive readings illuminate and entertain with their ideas and inventiveness, but even better, his theorizing, suffused with respect for the material and others who are passionate about it, teaches us the art of intelligent, gracious fandom." - Jeff Jensen, writer, HBO's
Watchmen
and
Better Angels: A Kate Warne Adventure