Literary Titan Book Award Winner

Can children born into a cult escape the only world they’ve ever known?

“Lays bare the long shadow of belief systems built on control, secrecy, and survival.” - Literary Titan See Author Interview

“The parallels between the protest energy of the late 1960s and the allure of a cult cut off from mainstream society lend a sharp and smart context to the novel.” - Kirkus

“Haunting … Will stay with you like a hymn you heard as a child but didn’t understand until you were older and broken and finally quiet enough to listen.” - Feathered Quill See Author Interview

Excerpt from the novel:

"I'm an American, Mrs. Swenson," said the ragged teenager. "Raised by Americans. Why don't you believe me?"

"Because you know nothing about the country," Jenna said. "You don't know any history and can't name half the states. Even missionaries educate their kids."

The boy hunched his shoulders against the cold. "I didn't say they were missionaries."