This is one of those rare gems that is both informative, and interesting. It covers a lot more ground then just the history of the heavens gate cult. There are Ideas on why our society is causing a rise in such splinter groups. Most books about cults tend to be either biased, or boring; this is neither. First rate journalism, unpretentius writing, concise and to the point style, make this an enjoyable must read for any one who desires to be socialy aware.