Description: Cult Following by J.W. Ocker Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description From the author of Cursed Objects and The United States of Cryptids comes an eye-popping compendium of the most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history Publisher Description From the author of Cursed Objects and The United States of Cryptids, an eye-popping compendium of the most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history"A must-read for those with a taste for cult narratives."-Publishers WeeklyFrom the author of Cursed Objects and The United States of Cryptids, an eye-popping compendium of the 30 most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in historyHave you ever wondered how ordinary people end up enmeshed in extreme cults? Everything youve ever wanted to know about historys most notorious cults-and the psychology of the people who join them-is packed into this accessible, engaging volume. Walk in the footsteps of those who were lured into such sinister groups as-Branch Davidians- This cult was waiting out the apocalypse when the FBI infamously raided their compound in Waco, Texas.Los Narcosatanicos- This group of drug traffickers in 1980s Mexico committed human sacrifice and believed their leader had magic powers.Breatharianism- Breatharians believe that humans can live on air alone, and their founder claimed to have gone without food for seventeen years.NXIVM- This twenty-first-century cult attracted Hollywood actresses and engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor, and racketeering under the guise of personal development seminars.Heavens Gate- The Heavens Gate UFO cult ended in the suicide of thirty-nine members who believed they would ascent to a spaceship after death.In this fascinating collection, weird history expert J. W. Ocker sheds light on the terrifying attraction of cults, demonstrating the elasticity of belief, the desperateness of belonging, and the tragedy of trust. Author Biography J. W. (Jason) Ocker is an Edgar Award winning travel writer, horror novelist, and blogger. His previous nonfiction books include Poe-Land,The New England Grimpendium and The New York Grimpendium, A Season with the Witch, the New York Times-reviewed Cursed Objects, and The United States of Cryptids. He is the creator of the blog and podcast OTIS- Odd Things Ive Seen (oddthingsiveseen.com). Details ISBN 1683694120 ISBN-13 9781683694120 Title Cult Following Author J.W. Ocker Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 288 Publisher Quirk Books GE_Item_ID:161464997; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Cult Following : the Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations--And Take over Our Lives
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Quirk Books
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2024
Topic: Freemasonry & Secret Societies, Comparative Religion, Cults
Genre: Religion, Social Science
Item Weight: 27.4 Oz
Author: J. W. Ocker
Item Length: 8.3 in
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Hardcover