Reviewed by Rita G. for Readers' Favorite

A Mirror Maze is the true story of how Tom Brungar survived his imprisonment in a Mexican prison. Tom is Norwegian. The business man was on vacation in Ibiza. His drug addiction was strong and increasing daily. He and his partner were arrested in Mexico City while trying to smuggle drugs from Peru to California. He spent five years in several Mexican prisons and ended up at Islas des Marias. While in prison he faced torture. He shares his story in hopes of discouraging drug use and in an effort to inform the public to the inhuman treatment he received.

The reader follows along on Tom's journey of self discovery. Along this journey he meets Adriana, who helps to secure his release. Tom passed away at age 65. It was his wish that his story be told. I appreciate that Tom admits his faults and takes responsibility got them. However, no one deserves the treatment he faced. Tom's letters add much to the plot. They make him real to the reader. They give him life. He survives his ordeal by depending on God. I wish this was mandatory reading for all high school students. Perhaps we could prevent some drug abuse before it starts.