As the leader of the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints, a group based in Utah and Texas, Warren Jeffs held sway over thousands of followers for nearly a decade. In addition to pressuring girls into polygamous marriages with older men, Jeffs reputedly took scores of wives, many of whom were his father's widows. Television, radio, and newspapers were shunned, creating a hidden community where polygamy was prized above all else. In 2007, after a two-year manhunt, Jeffs' reign was forcefully ended. He was convicted of rape as an accomplice for his role in arranging the marriage of a 14-year-old girl and her 19-year-old first cousin. In "When Men Become Gods", Singular traces Jeffs' rise to power and the concerted effort that led to his downfall. The book offers new revelations into a nearly impenetrable enclave, granting a rare glimpse into a tradition that's almost a century old, but that has only now been exposed.

About the Author
Stephen Singular is a New York Times bestselling author and Edgar Award finalist. His book Talked to Death was made into the Oliver Stone movie Talk Radio. Singular has appeared on Larry King Live, Good Morning America, and Court TV.

Reviews
"A raw and bracing account of Jeff's sex crimes and fugitive years... Troubling and fascinating." - Publishers Weekly."



Book Information
ISBN 9780312564995
Author Stephen Singular
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.
Publisher Griffin Publishing
Weight(grams) 383g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 154mm * 23mm