Aimee Semple McPherson: The True Story Behind the 1926 Disappearance and the Religious Debate that Captivated America

By Heath Corder

On May 18, 1926, America's most famous female evangelist vanished without a trace while swimming off Venice Beach. For five weeks, the nation held its breath as search parties combed the Pacific. Then, mysteriously, Aimee Semple McPherson emerged from the Mexican desert with an extraordinary tale of kidnapping and escape. Was it miracle or hoax? Divine intervention or elaborate deception? The answer would ignite a firestorm of controversy that divided a nation.

Drawing on previously unreleased FBI files, private correspondence, courtroom transcripts, and eyewitness accounts, this meticulously researched narrative finally separates fact from fiction in America's most enduring religious mystery.

For nearly a century, the true story behind McPherson's disappearance has remained elusive-until now. This definitive account not only resolves the central mystery but illuminates how this single event transformed American attitudes toward celebrity, media, religion, and gender roles in the Roaring Twenties. Readers will experience the Jazz Age's collision of faith and skepticism through the lens of a scandal that captivated headlines for months and continues to intrigue historians today.

Uncover the astonishing truth that has remained hidden for nearly a century. "Aimee Semple McPherson: The True Story Behind the 1926 Disappearance" challenges everything you thought you knew about one of the most enigmatic figures in American religious history. Whether you're a scholar of religious studies, a history buff, or simply fascinated by unsolved mysteries, this groundbreaking work promises to forever change how you understand the remarkable woman who revolutionized evangelism and the controversy that nearly destroyed her empire.

Get your copy to be among the first to discover what really happened during those five mysterious weeks in 1926.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6MWZK24
• ISBN13: 9798281623803
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"