"The Doomsday Mother is a fascinating but disturbing insight into a tragic and dysfunctional family. A must-read for true-crime fans."
The Doomsday Mother is a fascinating but disturbing insight into a tragic and dysfunctional family and events that led to several suspicious deaths. It's not surprising that this case has gripped America and been turned into a Netflix documentary. Lori Vallow and her husband Chad Daybell will soon be going on trial, three years after their arrest, accused of killing Lori's son and daughter. In The Doomsday Mother, John Glatt has compiled a shocking account of this complex case, including murder, abuse, mental health problems, religious cults and fanatical beliefs. Using intricate details, meticulous background research and quotes from family, friends and acquaintances, the writing in The Doomsday Mother flows like fiction, and at times it was difficult to grasp that this was a true story. By the end of the book, I found myself Googling facts, looking for more details about the case and the individuals involved. I'll be following the trial when it begins, as I suspect there's more to come. This book is a must-read for true-crime fans.
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