'Prophet's Prey' by Sam Brower is a well-researched and excellently written book that delves into the criminal practices of the FLDS cult, particularly focusing on the abuse and atrocities committed by its leader Warren Jeffs and his followers. The author, a private investigator, provides a unique outsider's perspective on the cult, shedding light on the extreme atrocities and illegal practices occurring within the organization. Brower's writing style is factual and informative, reflecting his investigative background, and he leaves no stone unturned in detailing the abuses and crimes committed under the guise of religious freedom.
The book is a gripping and addictive read that exposes the horrors of the FLDS cult, particularly the abuse inflicted on women, children, and young boys. Brower's dedication to investigating and combating the abuse within the cult is commendable, and his detailed accounts of the investigations and the pursuit of justice against the abusers make for a compelling narrative. Through his writing, Brower not only highlights the dark realities of the FLDS but also emphasizes the importance of standing up against mass abuse in the name of faith, making a strong case for the need to address cults and ensure the safety of their members.
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The book contains high triggers/content warnings for topics such as child abuse, forced marriages, and manipulation within a cult context.
From The Publisher:
"A remarkable man on many levels, Sam Brower is the real deal. Readers are apt to find his firsthand account of bringing Warren Jeffs to justice both extremely disturbing and absolutely riveting."-Jon Krakauer, from the foreword
From the private investigator who cracked open the case that led to the arrest of Warren Jeffs, the maniacal prophet of the polygamous Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), comes the page-turning, horrifying story of how a rogue sect used sex, money, and power disguised under a façade of religion to further criminal activities and a madman's vision.
Despite considerable press coverage and a lengthy trial, the full story has remained largely untold. Only one man can reveal the whole, astounding truth: Sam Brower, the private investigator who devoted years of his life to breaking open the secret practices of the FLDS and bringing Warren Jeffs and his inner circle to justice. In Prophet's Prey, Brower implicates Jeffs in his own words, bringing to light the contents of Jeffs's personal priesthood journal, discovered in a hidden underground vault, and revealing to readers the shocking inside world of FLDS members, whose trust he earned and who showed him the staggering truth of their lives.
Prophet's Prey offers the gripping, behind-the-scenes account of a bizarre world from the only man who knows the full story.
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This man is now one of my personal heroes. I found myself cheering him on at every turn and hope to be able to tell him in person one day that I think he's amazing. The work he did was incredibly brave and I hope that Warren Jeffs goes to sleep every night in his little cell staring at a picture of the man who brought him low. Tenacious as a terrier, Brower cut through the red tape of bureaucracy in Utah and Arizona, shoved aside petty jurisdiction disputes, stood down Jeffs' gun-toting thugs, rescued countless little girls and boys from a fate of neglect and abuse, and did it all with an attitude of "that's the right thing, so it's what must be done." Because of him the compounds in Texas and Utah/Arizona are crumbling and failing and Jeffs is rotting in jail. This is a must read if you enjoy a good "Law & Order" type story or are interested in the story behind one of the most evil rings of child abuse allowed to operate in America under the guise of free religious expression.
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About the Author:
Raised in the Mormon Church (mainstream LDS), private detective Sam Brower is the investigator who pushed forward the long and hard legal battles against the radical FLDS and Warren Jeffs. He lives in Cedar City, Utah.
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