by Jon Krakauer
First published 2003
In the American West, two Mormon fundamentalist brothers commit a brutal double murder, claiming divine revelation as their motive. Bestselling author Jon Krakauer dives into their shocking crime, uncovering a shadowy offshoot of the Mormon faith where prophets wield absolute power and preach apocalyptic fire. As Krakauer peels back the layers, a disturbing portrait emerges of religious extremism, polygamy, and the dark underbelly of one of America's fastest-growing religions.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, crime, non-fiction, 21st-century, true-crime
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, true-crime
Setting: United States
432 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: abuse, murder, violence