Koresh

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The True Story of David Koresh and the Tragedy at Waco

By Stephan Talty

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Koresh by Stephan Talty delves into the gripping true-crime tale of the infamous David Koresh and the Waco siege. It explores the charisma and complex personality of Koresh, detailing how he became the leader of the Branch Davidians. The book provides a tense and investigative account of the events leading up to and during the standoff between Koresh's followers and the federal authorities.
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You might find this crime & thriller captivating if you're intrigued by true crime stories, psychological portraits, or the examination of cult dynamics. Written with a gripping narrative style, it delves into the notorious events surrounding a charismatic yet controversial figure, making it a riveting read for those fascinated by intense real-world dramas.

Koresh

The true story of David Koresh, the FBI and the tragedy at Waco.

The true story of David Koresh, the FBI and the tragedy at Waco.

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In the Spring of 1993, federal agents raided the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. A 51-day standoff ensued. Known as the Waco Siege, it has become a founding myth of the extreme wing of American conservatism, invoked by militiamen, gun rights advocates, and the alt-right.

The leader of the evangelical sect, an extreme form of Seventh-Day Adventism, was David Koresh. Born Vernon Howell, he was a preacher, interpreter of the Bible, and obsessed with the coming of the Apocalypse. A charismatic but highly volatile man, he was a former victim of sexual abuse who himself became a sexual predator on a large scale, exploiting many of the women in his compound.

Koresh is Stephan Talty’s extraordinary, meticulous narration of the events that led up to the Waco Siege. Drawing on new sources, FBI negotiation tapes, and interviews with family and friends, this definitive biography explores how Koresh grew from a young man to a cult leader, and investigates why the siege has become an enduring symbol for radical opponents of the democratic state.

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Koresh by Stephan Talty is described as a searing and enlightening narrative that captivates readers with its well-researched account of the events in Waco. It has the intensity of a timeless tragedy, urging readers to rethink their understanding of the incident. The book's gripping nature and urgency promise to keep readers deeply engaged and on edge, with potential for cinematic adaptation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804545812

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Apollo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 464

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Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction Religion & Spirituality Stephan Talty True Crime

About the Author

Stephan Talty was born in Buffalo, New York, to parents who had emigrated from County Clare, Ireland. He is a New York Times bestselling author of six non-fiction books, as well as two crime novels, and as a journalist has written for publications including the New York Times Magazine, Irish Times, Chicago Review and GQ. His books have been made into two films, the Oscar-winning Captain Phillips and Only the Brave.