Includes bibliographical references and index.

"High school psychology students will read about what motivates the criminals behind cult murders. After introducing the wide range of cults that exist in the world, this book focuses on those cults that often feature violence, abuse, ritual death, and mass murder. Religious, doomsday, and terrorist cults are just some of the cults covered in this detailed title. Historical accounts of cult murders are followed by descriptions of the psychology of the minds of cult leaders and followers"--Provided by the publisher.

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9-12,Medialog, Inc.

9-12.

Z,Guided Reading Level.