Under the banner of heaven, a story of violent faith, Jon Krakauer
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Under the banner of heaven, a story of violent faith, Jon Krakauer
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eng
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [351]-358) and index
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non fiction
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Under the banner of heaven
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Jon Krakauer
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a story of violent faith
Summary
At the core of this book is an appalling double murder committed by two Mormon fundamentalist brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a revelation from God commanding them to kill their blameless victims. Beginning with a meticulously researched account of this "divinely inspired" crime, Krakauer constructs a multilayered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, savage violence, polygamy, and unyielding faithImprint varies
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adult
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