San Francisco Homicide detective John Richetti spent part of his childhood living inside an infamous cult known as the People’s Temple. As a boy he’d lost his parents to cult-instigated mass suicide. The memories come flooding back when he investigates the bizarre suicide of a former member of Earthbound, a New Age cult—and suspects murder instead. To uncover the truth he infiltrates the group, along with police psychologist Marilyn Michaelsen.
The new recruits find themselves pushed to their physical and mental limits by a series of sophisticated brainwashing techniques as well as by a cult leader, known only as The Wizard, who appears to possess psychic and paranormal powers. Even the psychologist's expert knowledge of cults can't explain The Wizard’s feats, and it isn’t long before John, like his parents before him, surrenders his independence to another . . .
My thoughts
This book delves into the world of cults and the people involved with them. When an undercover agent goes missing in such a cult, his partner, psychologist Marilyn Michaelsen tries to find out the truth.
The characters are well developed and although, some of the story is predictable, it still a page turner as we find out the truth behind “Earthbound” and it’s leader. This book certainly grabs your attention.
Disclosure: I received this book for review through bookrooster.com. I received no compensation for my thoughts.
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