{"title":"Jeff Guinn","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the compelling world of American history and true crime with the works of Jeff Guinn, a bestselling author renowned for his meticulous research and captivating storytelling. His books provide eye-opening insights into some of the most notorious figures and events in modern history, making them a must-read for anyone interested in biography and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeff Guinn's expertise shines brightly in titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Road to Jonestown\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWaco\u003c\/em\u003e, where he takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the lives and legacies of infamous cult leaders. With a style that is both engaging and thorough, Guinn offers a deep dive into the minds and environments that shaped individuals like Jim Jones and David Koresh, shedding light on the complexities of their personalities and the tragic events that ensued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a true crime aficionado, Jeff Guinn's collection promises to intrigue and inform, providing a well-rounded perspective on the darker sides of American history. Explore his works to gain a better understanding of the past and its enduring impact on society today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-road-to-jonestown-by-jeff-guinn-9781476763835","title":"The Road to Jonestown","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 Edgar Award Finalist—Best Fact Crime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A thoroughly readable, thoroughly chilling account of a brilliant con man and his all-too vulnerable prey” (\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e)—the definitive story of preacher Jim Jones, who was responsible for the Jonestown Massacre, the largest murder-suicide in American history, by the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eManson\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, a young Indianapolis minister named Jim Jones preached a curious blend of the gospel and Marxism. His congregation was racially mixed, and he was a leader in the early civil rights movement. Eventually, Jones moved his church, Peoples Temple, to northern California, where he got involved in electoral politics and became a prominent Bay Area leader. But underneath the surface lurked a terrible darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this riveting narrative, Jeff Guinn examines Jones’s life, from his early days as an idealistic minister to a secret life of extramarital affairs, drug use, and fraudulent faith healing, before the fateful decision to move almost a thousand of his followers to a settlement in the jungles of Guyana in South America. Guinn provides stunning new details of the events leading to the fatal day in November, 1978 when more than nine hundred people died—including almost three hundred infants and children—after being ordered to swallow a cyanide-laced drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuinn examined thousands of pages of FBI files on the case, including material released during the course of his research. He travelled to Jones’s Indiana hometown, where he spoke to people never previously interviewed, and uncovered fresh information from Jonestown survivors. He even visited the Jonestown site with the same pilot who flew there the day that Congressman Leo Ryan was murdered on Jones’s orders. \u003ci\u003eThe Road to Jonestown\u003c\/i\u003e is “the most complete picture to date of this tragic saga, and of the man who engineered it…The result is a disturbing portrait of evil—and a compassionate memorial to those taken in by Jones’s malign charisma” (\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46504934637804,"sku":"9781476763835","price":56.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21690083482713.jpg?v=1748660245"},{"product_id":"waco-by-jeff-guinn-9781982186104","title":"Waco","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Impressively researched and written with storytelling verve”\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e), this is the definitive account of the disastrous siege at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, featuring never-before-seen documents, photographs, and interviews. Written by former investigative reporter Jeff Guinn, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eManson\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Road to Jonestown\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in thirty years, more than a dozen former ATF agents who participated in the initial February 28, 1993, Waco raid speak on the record about the poor decisions of their commanders that led to this deadly confrontation. The revelations in this book include why the FBI chose to end the siege with the use of CS gas; how both ATF and FBI officials tried and failed to cover up their agencies’ mistakes; where David Koresh plagiarized his infamous prophecies; and direct links between the Branch Davidian tragedy and the modern militia movement in America. Notorious conspiracist Alex Jones is a part of the Waco story. So much is new and stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuinn puts you alongside the ATF agents as they embarked on the disastrous initial assault, unaware that the Davidians knew they were coming and were armed and prepared to resist. His you-are-there narrative continues to the final assault and its momentous consequences. Drawing on this new information, including several eyewitness accounts, Guinn again does what he did with his bestselling books about Charles Manson and Jim Jones, revealing \u003cem\u003e“gripping”\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eHouston Chronicle\u003c\/em\u003e) new details about a story that we thought we knew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46511937519852,"sku":"9781982186104","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20470573482893.jpg?v=1748835720"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jeff-guinn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}