When the Moon Turns to Blood

Name: When the Moon Turns to Blood
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Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and a Story of Murder, Wild Faith, and End Times

By Leah Sottile

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When the Moon Turns to Blood by Leah Sottile delves into the disturbing case of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, intertwining crime, end-of-world prophecies, and a web of sinister beliefs. The book explores the harrowing investigation into the couple's involvement in unsettling events, all set against the backdrop of modern-day apocalyptic obsession. This chilling true crime narrative offers insights into the darker sides of faith and fanaticism.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by chilling true crime narratives intertwined with elements of the supernatural and religious extremism. Leah Sottile delves into the real-life case of a fringe religious movement, offering a gripping exploration of the heartbreaking consequences when apocalyptic beliefs turn deadly. It’s an engrossing read for those who enjoy a blend of investigative journalism and psychological thriller.

When the Moon Turns to Blood

WHEN THE MOON TURNS TO BLOOD examines the culture of end times paranoia and a trail of mysterious deaths surrounding former beauty queen Lori Vallow and her husband, grave digger turned doomsday novelist, Chad Daybell.

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When police in Rexburg, Idaho, perform a wellness check on seven-year-old J.J. Vallow and his sister, sixteen-year-old Tylee Ryan, both children are nowhere to be found. Their mother, Lori Vallow, gives a phony explanation, and when officers return the following day with a search warrant, she, too, is gone. As the police begin to close in, a larger web of mystery, murder, fanaticism and deceit begins to unravel.

Vallow's case is sinuously complex. As investigators probe further, they find the accused Black Widow has an unusual number of bodies piling up around her.

When the Moon Turns to Blood tells a gripping story of extreme beliefs, snake oil prophets, and explores the question: if it feels like the world is ending, how are people supposed to act?

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When the Moon Turns to Blood by Leah Sottile is a critically acclaimed true crime narrative that delves into the chilling tale of a former beauty queen and an apocalypse-obsessed writer, exploring themes of religious extremism and cultural influences. Reviewers praise the book for its gripping, well-researched account of a sensational murder case intertwined with explorations of faith, violence, and the fringe ideologies of the American West. It is considered a powerful cultural study and an important contribution to understanding modern issues of extremism and radical beliefs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781538721353

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Twelve

Illustration: 1 8 pg color insert

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 320

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Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction Leah Sottile True Crime

About the Author

Leah Sottile's investigations, longform features, profiles, and essays have been published by the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Atavist, Outside, and the Atlantic, among others. She is host of the podcasts Two Minutes Past Nine, on BBC Radio 4, and Bundyville-which was nominated twice for a National Magazine Award. She lives in Oregon.