Richard M. (algernon99) - , reviewed A Darker Place (aka The Birth of a New Moon) on + 418 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
An excellent mystery with lots of suspense. Laurie King writes books like no one else. This book was first-class.
Helpful Score: 2
Psychological terror-intelligent, good read-
Suzanne F. (Suzanne) reviewed A Darker Place (aka The Birth of a New Moon) on + 17 more book reviews
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Well-written suspense novel. Professor with knowledge of religious cults who serves as an FBI agent to infiltrate a suspected community.
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Very engaging. University Professor Anne Waverly investigates alternative religious movements ("cults"). Although she has vowed not to take another assignment, she learns of hundreds of children living in the Change Movements compound in Arizona. Now she decides to confront the demons of her past while trying to save the lives of innocent victims in this bizarre and dangerous religious cult.
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A real page turner.