Publisher's Synopsis
Jonestown Massacre: Faith, Power, and the Tragedy That Shook the World is a gripping nonfiction account of one of the most devastating cult tragedies in modern history. Author Rowan A. Blackwood explores the rise and fall of Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, tracing how a movement rooted in ideals of equality and justice descended into paranoia, manipulation, and mass death.
Through survivor testimonies, psychological analysis, and detailed narrative storytelling, this book offers a human-centered perspective on the tragedy that claimed over 900 lives in the Guyanese jungle in 1978. Beyond the headlines, Jonestown Massacre dives deep into the psychology of cult control, the dangers of blind faith, and the subtle mechanics of manipulation and power.
Both a tribute to the victims and a cautionary tale for future generations, this work challenges readers to reflect on the cost of silence, the seduction of utopia, and the importance of truth in a world that too often mistakes charisma for leadership.
Whether you're a student of history, religion, psychology, or true crime, Jonestown Massacre offers an unflinching look at how hope turned to horror-and why it must never be forgotten.
