Nonfiction
Under the Banner of Heaven
2003·392 pages
A chilling true crime narrative of Mormon fundamentalist murders, exploring faith-based violence and religious extremism.
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A chilling true crime narrative of Mormon fundamentalist murders, exploring faith-based violence and religious extremism.
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Jon Krakauer's literary reputation rests on insightful chronicles of lives conducted at the outer limits. In UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN, he shifts his focus from extremes of physical adventure to extremes of religious belief within our own borders.
At the core of his book is an appalling double murder committed by two Mormon fundamentalist brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a revelation from God commanding them to kill their blameless victims. Beginning with a meticulous...
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Sexual content
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Brief mentions of romance and marriage as a means to control, no explicit scenes. Accounts of sexual abuse and coercion within fundamentalist communities.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of murders, including a woman and child; disturbing ritualistic violence.
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Central focus on Mormon fundamentalism, faith-based violence, and religious extremism.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Explores cultural and political tensions between religious beliefs and secular laws.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of child abuse, domestic violence, and systemic suffering in communities. Accounts of sexual abuse and coercion within fundamentalist communities.
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