Jim Jones: Faith, Fear, and the Price of Obedience - The True Story of the Peoples Temple and the Jonestown Massacre

By Elizabeth Rae Taylor

In November 1978, the world stood still. Deep in the Guyanese jungle, more than nine hundred people-men, women, and children lay dead. They had followed a man they believed was a prophet. His name was Jim Jones.

What began as a movement built on hope, equality, and compassion became one of the most chilling tragedies in modern history. From his humble beginnings in Indiana to the creation of the Peoples Temple, Jones rose to power as a preacher of racial unity and social justice. But behind his charisma was a darkness that grew with every sermon, every miracle, and every demand for loyalty.

Driven by paranoia and fueled by delusion, Jones led his followers to a remote settlement he called Jonestown-a promised land that would become their prison. There, under his absolute control, faith turned to fear, and devotion turned to death.

In Jim Jones: Faith, Fear, and the Price of Obedience, you'll discover:

The early life and psychological transformation of Jim Jones.

How the Peoples Temple grew from a movement of love to a cult of terror.

The final, horrifying hours in Jonestown..

This is not just the story of one man's madness-it's a haunting examination of faith, manipulation, and the devastating cost of blind obedience.

Chilling. Heartbreaking. Unforgettable.
Jim Jones: Faith, Fear, and the Price of Obedience is a must-read for every true crime reader who dares to explore how paradise became hell.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FWC3V2TC
• ISBN13: 9798269911724
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"