Religious Crime

The messianic beliefs of radical LDS fundamentalists Dan Lafferty and his brother Ron drove them to commit an unspeakable crime.This is a riveting, raw, and unfiltered look at the Lafferty family saga from a daughter who lived it, and of her journey to self-love and forgiveness. Rebecca Lafferty...

When Deb Moerke and her husband decided to become foster parents, they never imagined how their lives would change. And never did they imagine their worst nightmare coming true: Their five-year-old foster daughter, Hannah, murdered at the hands of her birth mom, Karen. The Moerkes were overwhelmed with horror and grief. And just when they didn’t think they could bear any more, Deb received a phone call from Karen in prison. Facing a life sentence for Hannah’s murder, she was pregnant. And Karen had an incredible request: Would Deb take her unborn baby and love it as her own?

Dark. Damaged. Dangerous. He will ruin me. I should run. Blake Harrison is everything I've been taught is wrong. The handsome billionaire is hiding a dark secret and the longer I stay, the more I fall under his spell. We are both running from something, but our secrets threaten to tear us apart. The darkness is starting to feel more comfortable than the light. Can we find salvation in our ruin? Note: This is a standalone romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. It was previously published under a different name.

If anyone had a reason to harbor hatred and seek personal revenge, it would be Rebecca. Yet, The Devil in Pew Number Seven tells a different story. It is the amazing true saga of relentless persecution, one family’s faith and courage in the face of it, and a daughter whose parents taught her the power of forgiveness.

In Cult Following, Ocker sheds light on the terrifying attraction of cults, demonstrating the elasticity of belief, the desperateness of belonging, and the tragedy of trust.

Unholy Alliances: A True Crime Story presents an explosive criminal coverup and, through personal narrative and exposé, details a crime network brought on by chance encounters and hidden under the umbrella of religion and an unspoken, but understood, special privileges law in Manhattan. Weaving a compelling narrative, the author reveals her triumphs over childhood abuse and her entertainment beginnings only to encounter a financially desperate one-hit wonder preacher, a bloodthirsty anything-for-entertainment attorney, and a wild pack of salivating happy-ever-after thieves, who each set a ...

“You want to read this book. It is chilling and compelling at the same time.” – Dr. Phil McGraw. “I can think of no more important book at this moment in our history than Profiling Evil: An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult. Mike King has made a superb and vitally important contribution by exposing the abuse of women and children in that heinous cult. And this still happens far too often in the multitude of harmful groups around the world. If you want to understand coercive influence and control, then read this book.” -Janja Lalich, Ph.D., Professor “This book has it...

In one evening, Terry Caffey lost everything. His wife, Penny, and his sons, Matthew and Tyler, were brutally murdered; his home was burned to the ground, and his 16-year-old daughter, Erin, was in jail, charged with thiree counts of capital murder.

When Lizzy Hershberger turns fourteen, her schooling ends at eighth grade, and she has no choice but to leave home to work as an unpaid maid for another family. To avoid being rejected by her ultra-conservative Swartzentruber Amish family and community, Lizzy is forced to abandon her dreams because they are “too worldly.” After being raped by an Amish deacon over two dozen times, Lizzy makes her first attempt at “jumping the fence” to pursue a non-Amish lifestyle. But without any modern life experience or education, Lizzy must decide whether the risks of this unpredictable and ...

One man pulls every string—and cuts them when necessary. On the deceptively calm shores of Florida’s Sapphire Island, amid postcard-perfect beaches and gleaming mansions, business mogul Arnold Thornberry III quietly shapes every decision and every outcome. Few dare to question him. Even fewer survive crossing him. Pastor Nick Landstrom arrives on Sapphire Island searching for renewal after personal tragedy leaves him questioning everything he once believed. But hope proves elusive when a runaway girl shows up at his door, and Nick senses trouble in her wake that may be tied to the past ...

The international bestseller! A masterful gothic thriller set against the turbulence of medieval Italy. The Name of the Rose The year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. But his delicate mission is...

Human sacrifice still goes on uncomfortably close to home - cases have been found in the U.S., Europe, and the United Kingdom. In other parts of the world, such as South America, ritual killing is almost commonplace. Human Sacrifice investigates the terrifying current spate of human sacrifices and ritual killings. Jimmy Lee Shreeve draws on police reports and interviews with the victims' families to paint a horrifying picture of ritual sacrifice at home and abroad.

A shocking murder. A wall of silence. And a secret woven directly into the fabric of the community. Clara Miller finds sanctuary from her own broken past within the rhythmic, quiet peace of The Heritage Quilt Shop in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. To the outside world, the heirloom quilts she handles are merely blankets. To Clara, they are a sacred language of family history, faith, and local devotion. But when a wealthy Amish elder is discovered dead in his hayloft, the peaceful baseline of the district shatters—especially when a blood-stained patchwork quilt from Clara’s own shop is ...

Six bodies. One survivor. And the killer's final words that will haunt him forever. FBI profiler Reid Harper has spent sixteen years hunting monsters—trying to balance an impossible equation. Thirty-seven victims saved. One daughter lost. The math never works. When six American women are found drowned in Amsterdam's canals, staged with religious symbols and positioned like prayers, Dutch police request his expertise. The pattern is clear. The killer is organized, intelligent, and escalating. Reid identifies Willem de Vries within days: a canal tour operator with a dead mother, a strict ...

When Father Bredder gets involved with murder--Heaven only knows what will happen next... Named "A Red Badge Novel of Suspense" alongside Agatha Christie, Michael Innes, and Hugh Pentecost, The Father Bredder Mysteries, written by Leonard Wibberley under the pen name Leonard Holton, inspired a television show starring George Kennedy. “All the reader could ask… adventure, warm humor, and provocative nuggets of wisdom.”—The Los Angeles Times ★★★★★ “If you enjoy Agatha Christie and Murder She Wrote, you will love this cozy mystery series!”—Goodreads Review This boxed ...

“Impressively researched and written with storytelling verve” (The Wall Street Journal), this is the definitive account of the disastrous siege at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, featuring never-before-seen documents, photographs, and interviews, from former investigative...

Explore the hidden and often shocking history of cults in the United States in Cults in America: A Deep Dive into the Dark History of U.S. Cults and Their Lasting Impact. From 19th-century utopian experiments to the devastating events at Jonestown and Waco, this comprehensive guide reveals how cults have shaped American society, politics, and culture across the centuries. Discover the psychological tactics that cults use to control followers, the warning signs of recruitment, and the rise of digital-age movements like QAnon and NXIVM. This compelling and informative book balances historical...

Think No Evil is the first insider account of the tragic events, the personal victories and the daily Amish life in Nickel Mines, written by a native of the Amish community who still lives and works where most of his relatives are Old Order Amish. Against the rich and fascinating backdrop of Amish culture, Beiler reveals the best of the human spirit in the midst of the worst, and leaves us all drawn heavenward, the richer for it.

Discover the True Story Behind One of America’s Most Shocking Crimes Dive into the gripping true crime narrative of “Tongues of Deception” by Harry H. Reed. This meticulously researched book unravels the chilling tale of John H. Mills, his search for God, and the murder case that captivated a nation. Based on extensive interviews with descendants and a thorough examination of historical records, “Tongues of Deception” offers a compelling look into the dark side of faith and manipulation. Why Readers Love It: Authentic and Riveting: With a 4.5-star rating on Amazon, readers praise ...

OATH OF EVIL – The War on Protestantism examines what the author describes as a long-running, deliberate campaign against Protestantism and, more broadly, against Christian faith and biblical teachings. While the book focuses specifically on Protestants, it also addresses the wider historical and religious consequences for Catholics and others. Drawing on biblical prophecy, historical events, religious writings, and the author's interpretation of the development of Christian institutions and doctrines, the book asks a central question: How can a war be waged against God when God cannot be...