"A contemporary gothic tale about the apocalyptic connection between religion and violence."—Publishers Weekly
When Rudd, a troubled teenager, embarks on a school research project, he runs across the secret Mormon ritual of blood sacrifice, and its role in a 1902 murder committed by the grandson of Brigham Young. Along with his newly discovered half-brother, Rudd becomes swept up in the psychological and atavistic effects of this violent, antique ritual.
"A contemporary gothic tale about the apocalyptic connection between religion and violence."—Publishers Weekly
When Rudd, a troubled teenager, embarks on a school research project, he runs across the secret Mormon ritual of blood sacrifice, and its role in a 1902 murder committed by the grandson of Brigham Young. Along with his newly discovered half-brother, Rudd becomes swept up in the psychological and atavistic effects of this violent, antique ritual.

The Open Curtain
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The Open Curtain
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ISBN-13: | 9781566894173 |
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Publisher: | Coffee House Press |
Publication date: | 02/09/2016 |
Pages: | 264 |
Product dimensions: | 5.70(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.20(d) |