Psychologist and true crime expert Emma Kenny delves into the gripping true stories of cults operating all around us. This exhilarating and terrifying book explores the bewildering world of cults, examining the magnetic pull of leaders who transform ordinary people into devoted followers, and in extreme cases, into killers.

Investigating Infamous Groups

Discover the psychology behind the descent into fanaticism by looking into historical cases such as Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple, David Koresh and the Branch Davidians, Marshall Applewhite's Heaven's Gate, and the Order of the Solar Temple. Emma Kenny unpicks the interplay between power, manipulation, and faith that allows these groups to function.

Key Features/Benefits

• Explores the minds of enigmatic cult leaders and the followers who fall under their spell.
• Written by psychologist and true crime expert Emma Kenny.
• Focuses on true crime narratives concerning cults and murder.
• A must-read for enthusiasts of true crime and the human psyche.

Specifications

• Author: Emma Kenny
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 320 pages
• Publication Date: 2 July 2026
• ISBN-10: 1408731959
• ISBN-13: 978-1408731956
• Dimensions: 124 x 26 x 196mm
• Weight: 250 g

Uncover the answers to the questions that haunt the fringes of society in this deep dive into the terrifying hidden world of cults.