Under the Banner of Heaven

Under the Banner of Heaven (2003) traces the roots of contemporary Mormon fundamentalism through the lens of a horrendous double murder. The devotion of the Lafferty brothers is a gateway into core tenets that include divine revelation, polygamy, blood atonement, and the way Mormons act in their unique role as God’s chosen.

• People curious about Mormon culture
• Anyone trying to understand American fundamentalism
• People interested in American history

Jon Krakauer’s extensive journalism work has been read by millions on Outside, National Geographic, and Rolling Stone. The Pulitzer-nominated author’s passion for mountaineering hasn’t stopped him from releasing best sellers that include Into Thin Air, Into the Wild, and Where Men Win Glory.