Under The Banner of Heaven, 9781035014767
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Murder, faith, and fundamentalism: God’s command or madness unleashed?
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Under The Banner of Heaven

a story of violent faith

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    432 pages

  • Release Date

    29 August 2022

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Summary

Under the Banner of Heaven: A Chronicle of Faith and Extremism

NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING ANDREW GARFIELD

True crime in the American heartland. Under the Banner of Heaven is a riveting account of Mormon fundamentalism and renegade prophets, from the bestselling author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air.

Brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty insist they were commanded to kill by God. In Under the Banner of Heaven, Jon K…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781035014767
ISBN-10:1035014769
Author:Jon Krakauer
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Imprint:Picador
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:29 August 2022
Weight:302g
Dimensions:196mm x 130mm x 27mm
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Critics Review

A provocative look at the twisted roots of American fundamentalism.

A provocative look at the twisted roots of American fundamentalism. – Will Self * Evening Standard Books of the Year *Excellent … a lucid, judicious, even sympathetic account not just of Mormon Fundamentalism but of the seductive power of fanaticism in general. * Daily Telegraph *Remarkable … for anyone interested in the wilder frontiers of spiritual conviction, this book is a must. * Independent *

About The Author

Jon Krakauer

Jon Krakauer is the author of eight books and has received an Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. According to the award citation, ‘Krakauer combines the tenacity and courage of the finest tradition of investigative journalism with the stylish subtlety and profound insight of the born writer.’

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