Prophet's Prey: My Seven-Year Investigation into Warren Jeffs and the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints

A Great Companion Read

I'd advise anyone considering this book to also consider and read first Jon Krakauer's "Under the Banner of Heaven". By all means if you read Krakauer then "Prophet's Prey" is an absolute must-read. Sam Brower gives the reader a guided tour into the insanity of the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints' (FLDS) way of life. If you've read some of the other books about polygamy, sexual abuse and the FLDS: Carolyn Jessop's "Escape", Spencer's "Cult of Insanity", Wall's "Stolen Innocence" , (the list goes on) then Sam Brower does a masterful job of bringing all of these disparate but similar characters and themes together. Be assured, this is NOT a rehash of old material you've read elsewhere, this is the story of the investigator who essentially ran Warren Jeffs to ground and got people to pay attention to the crimes Jeffs was committing in the name of religion. This is not Brower's self-serving account of investigation, he simply puts you in the car, taking you with him to shine the light on the madness that was the Warren Jeffs FLDS community.

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Highly recommend

Well done timeline of the building crisis and the events leading to downfall of Jeffs. A good exmination of the investigative process that secured convictions from one of the investigators. Friendly casual retelling gives a good feeling of the cult culture.

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OMG

So disturbing!! So upsetting!! Thank you Sam Brower for writting this book. This is something everybody should now about.

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I highly recommend this book for those who ask "Why and How" concerning polygamy.

Living in St. George, UT, I have seen, heard and read much about polygamy and Colorado City/Hilldale. However, Sam Brower's 'Prophet's Prey' is the most comprehensive, straight-forward revelation of the true evil perpetrated against the "willing" followers. His account answers many questions, such as WHY, even today, so many continue to follow Warren Jeffs' madness. While the abuse has always been obvious concerning young girls, women, children and young men, the control and abuse of grown men was shocking. I have read several other books on this subject, but 'Prophet's Prey' digs deepest into the realities of "Living the Principle." Thank you, Sam Brower, for this exceptional read concerning present-day polygamy.

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Absolutely gripping.

How anyone could willingly be a part of a community such as Brower describes is beyond me. His dogged and patient investigation, chronicled in this book, would have given me bouts of PTSD! I know, it's probably not the whole story, but it is a real clear look at the FLDS community through the eyes of an investigator who has definitely seen it all.

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Disturbing

It never ceases to amaze me the depths religous goofballs will stoop to

Alot of great information

This is packed with great facts. Nice to get an insiders point if view.

A Must Read

Prophet's Prey is not about bigamy. Yes, bigamy is a part of the story but, bigamy in itself is far from the main issue. This is about a cult hiding under the sanctions of religion. This is about one man's journey to ultimate power, the corruption of an entire town, horrendous child abuse, the total absence of women's rights, ingrained fear, warped beliefs, and helplessness. This is also the story of a handful of people who stood up and, no matter the obstacles, did the right thing.

Before reading this, I was aware of the headline stuff relating to Warren Jeffs and his FDLS religious group. After reading this, I realize the little I knew was twisted or ignored by the media. This book is an incredible read. I had to keep reminding myself that this is real, not fiction. Sam Brower takes us on an unbelievable journey into the heart of the FDLS, a warped offshoot of the Mormon religion. This is a powerful book written by a man I have immense respect for.

Good book less repeating

The book just had a little to much repeating in it but gives you a least 10 other books on the subject

Amazing details you won't believe!

Sam has done the legwork here. Sit back and prepare to be captivated by the details of the SICK Warren Jeffs and his clan of predators! You won't want to stop reading! Thank you, Sam, for bsing so instrumental in the takedown of this monster!!

A must read

The shows on tv about polg sugar coat it. Untill you read thiss book you have no idea what this religion is really about.

Good read

Good book, gives you a great inside look. Unfoetunately I had a huge problem with it going back to the page I left off, which was kind of frustrating.

Liked this boook...

Wonderful!

Good

Good details, mentions Jon Krakauer's book several times. Crazy how much the character Albie on Big Love was modeled after warren. Sick dude.

Riveting. Horrifying. Vital

Those wishing to delve behind the scenes of the dramatic trial of Warren Jeffs in Texas should look no further. This is a clear sighted account of the years of investigation - and denial by various government agencies - that finally put Jeffs in the dock for his crimes. Brower also demonstrates that it will be a long time before all the perpetrators of abuse are brought to justice.

Incredible insight, honest portrayals

Sam Brower writes a gripping account of his experience as a private investigator of the FLDS and specifically Warren Jeffs. Detailed without being tawdry, his writing conveys a sincerity and honesty that provides the perfect factual background and understanding of the sect and it's prophet; and how it spiraled into a nightmarish reality where evil harvested on powerless vulnerability.
I spare it the five stars because the organization of the story was quite poor. Overall, a worthwhile purchase and informative read.

Brilliant timing of release, I may add.

Excellent, informational and a compelling read.

Outstanding, the author provides a lot of information and tells a great story as well.

An enlightening and truly shocking expose'!

Brower gives a 100% firsthand account of a nearly decade long investigation into the FLDS and its megalomaniacal leader Warren Jeffs. The book is at the same time chilling and incredibly compelling! Brower, with his style and real-life experience masterfully relates the gripping story of Jeffs, the false messiah, and the genesis of his lurid religion.