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Someday, when this book gets made into a blockbuster movie, you will say that the book was better. -- A.J. Baime, New York Times bestselling author Talty brings the life and violent death of David Koresh into a purely American context, with a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. -- Gilbert King, Pulitzer prize-winning author

"""[A] searing account...This well-researched and enlightening book is un-put-downable."" -- ""Publishers Weekly (starred review)"" ""Impressively researched and written with storytelling verve...Talty delves the deepest into the history and twisted personality of David Koresh."" -- ""Wall Street Journal"" ""Someday, when this book gets made into a blockbuster movie, you will say that the book was better."" -- ""A. J. Baime, author of The Accidental President"" ""Talty recounts in vivid detail his rise among unquestioning followers, his apocalyptic prophecy that led them to amass weapons, and the ill-conceived government surveillance that ended in a deadly raid. A dark chronicle of hubris and violence."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""Talty brings the life and violent death of David Koresh into a purely American context, with a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end."" -- ""Gilbert King, Pulitzer prize-winning author"""

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STEPHAN TALTY is the award-winning author of Agent Garbo, Empire of Blue Water, and other best-selling works of narrative nonfiction. His books have been made into two films, the Oscar-winning Captain Phillips and Only the Brave. He is also the author of two psychological thrillers, including the New York Times bestseller Black Irish, set in his hometown of Buffalo. He has written for the New York Times Magazine, GQ, and many other publications. Talty now lives outside New York City with his family.

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