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The book presents the real‑life case of Taylor Helzer, who, in the summer of 2000, convinced himself that he was chosen to herald the second coming of Jesus Christ. An exploration of the conspiracy, extortion, and murders carried out in the name of God, it details how police investigations ultimately dismantled Helzer’s self‑proclaimed prophetic claim. Photographs accompany the narrative, offering a striking visual dimension to the true‑crime chronicle.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Claire Booth
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