Multi-perspective narrative offers deep insight into the cult and its members for a richer reading experience
Fast-paced, suspenseful plot keeps readers engaged throughout the story
Explores themes of faith, family, and sacrifice for a thought-provoking narrative
Authentic account of a real Branch Davidian siege adds historical realism
Engaging romance between two teenagers drives the emotional core of the story
Summarized by Shop
An epic novel of star-crossed lovers set in a doomsday cult on the Texas prairie that asks: What would you sacrifice for the person you love?
"Symphonic and suspenseful . . . In an epic act of empathy, Bret Anthony Johnston inhabits every point of view, from doomed devotees to perplexed law enforcement."--Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Priz
