Cult Following : The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations—and Take Over Our Lives

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“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 you’ve ever wanted to know about history’s 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 Narcosatánicos: This group of drug traffickers in 1980s Mexico committed human sacrifice and believed their leader had magic powers.Breatharianism: Breatharians believe...