Under The Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith

"Under the Banner of Heaven" is a book by Jon Krakauer that investigates the murder of a mother and her child in a Mormon Fundamentalist community in America. The book is a meticulously researched, bone-chilling narrative of polygamy, savage violence, and unyielding faith. It provides an incisive look inside isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities and illuminates an otherwise confounding realm of human behavior. The book has received critical acclaim for its provocative look at the twisted roots of American fundamentalism and has been named one of the best books of the year by various publications.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Under the Banner of Heaven is a captivating exploration of Mormon fundamentalism and renegade prophets, written by the acclaimed author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air. This gripping narrative has now been transformed into a major TV miniseries, starring Andrew Garfield.

Brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty claim that they were divinely instructed to commit murder. Jon Krakauer's in-depth investigation into the tragic murder of a mother and her child unveils a meticulously researched, chilling account of polygamy, savage violence, and unwavering faith. This profound work of non-fiction delves into the enigmatic world of isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities in America, shedding light on a realm of human behavior that often remains perplexing.

"A provocative examination of the twisted origins of American fundamentalism." - Will Self, Evening Standard

"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

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035014767