A detective story which happens to be true, this sociological study concentrates on three seemingly unrelated bombings that leave two persons dead and one badly injured. This story takes the reader into the world of criminal investigations - the biggest ever in Utah. Robert Lindsey's "The Falcon and The Snowman" and "The Flight of The Falcon" were best-sellers. Lindsey is a veteran reporter and chief West Coast correspondent for "The New York Times".
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26 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
I am a lover of suspense books but I don't read them because when I do, I feel guilty, like it's a waste of time. I also love to study religion. When you mix the 2 together, you have an excellent book.
Have you ever read a book that you speed read because it's so exciting yet at the same time, you try to read it as slow as possible because you don't want the book to end. This is that kind of book.
Have you ever read a book that immediatly after you read it, you know for a fact that you will read it a few more times...this is that kind of book.
Anyone interested in mormonism, or religion in general will love this book. (well maybe not mormons). Anyone who just loves a good page turner, will love this book.
If the author of this book is reading this review, please turn this book intoa movie. I have read probably close to a thousand books, I'm sure. A book has to be real good to get on my top ten list.
religion enthusiasts, this is the most exciting religious lesson you will get. take advantage of it. Oh by the way, another good book about mormonism is housewife to heretic by sonia johnson.
Have you ever read a book that you speed read because it's so exciting yet at the same time, you try to read it as slow as possible because you don't want the book to end. This is that kind of book.
Have you ever read a book that immediatly after you read it, you know for a fact that you will read it a few more times...this is that kind of book.
Anyone interested in mormonism, or religion in general will love this book. (well maybe not mormons). Anyone who just loves a good page turner, will love this book.
If the author of this book is reading this review, please turn this book intoa movie. I have read probably close to a thousand books, I'm sure. A book has to be real good to get on my top ten list.
religion enthusiasts, this is the most exciting religious lesson you will get. take advantage of it. Oh by the way, another good book about mormonism is housewife to heretic by sonia johnson.
23 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Read The Mormon Murders: A True Story of Greed, Forgery, Deceit, and Death, by Naifeh. A well told, thoroughly researched book covering both Mark Hoffman as well as a study of the foundations of Mormonism. When I read reviews of books covering this story that say the treatment of the history or Mormonism is innacurate and to read the Book of Mormon for the truth, I have to laugh. The strange history and early beliefs of the Mormon religion are well known to be at best odd, or at worst cultish. Mark Hoffman, although a horrible murderer, scared the heck out of the LDS church hierarchy by forging documents from their dubious past.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
This book, detailing the history of the Mark Hoffman case is very solidly researched. It does present, I believe, the history of Mormonism and the Hoffman case in a relatively balanced fashion without the sensationalism of the Naifeh book.
To all those who wish to learn more of the "Tales of Hoffman", I can't reccommend this book enough.
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The truth about a cult
This is must reading for anyone interested in the myth of Mormonism. The book fully illustrates the deception and
Outright cruely of this pseudo religion. Read more
Outright cruely of this pseudo religion. Read more
Published 3 months ago by James S. Banko
2.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting example of $en$ationali$m over accuracy
If this is to be read, it should be read for the cookbook way it selectively presents some information -- and selectively omits other information -- to assemble a sensationalized... Read more
Published on June 17, 2010 by manaen
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Secret Side of Morman Faith
This book should be read in conjunction with Under the Banner of Heaven : A Story of Violent Faith
by Jon Krakauer. Read more
by Jon Krakauer. Read more
Published on January 12, 2006 by J. Duerksen
1.0 out of 5 stars
More fiction than fact.
This book is based on the murderous actions of Mark Hoffman, and in this regard is fairly accurate. However, when it comes to the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of... Read more
Published on July 27, 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
*****
A real page-turner. Not just for the story of murder and forgery in the modern day...but for the history of the Mormon church. Read more
Published on June 26, 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
SPELL BINDING NON FICTION
This book literally grabs your attention in the first few pages and holds it for the next 2-3 days when you finish it. Truly a book that is almost impossible to put down. Read more
Published on December 3, 1999 by R. B. Downes
4.0 out of 5 stars
The right author meets the right story!
This is a fascinating, gripping book about a man who set out to forge documents, especially documents purportedly crucial to the early history of the Church of the Latter-Day... Read more
Published on September 24, 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars
Scandals in the Mormon church; written like a murder mystery
This book is largely about how the Mormon church (Church of Latter Day Saints) bought a large number of fake documents concerning the church's history, then tried to cover it... Read more
Published on July 22, 1999
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