A collection of fictionalized biographical sketches of notable Americans of the 19th and early 20th centuries, exploring their personalities, accomplishments, and legacies.
This book is a scathing indictment of the Mormon Church and its leaders. Cannon, a former senator from Utah and a onetime member of the church, reveals the inner workings of the theocracy that rules the state, showing how its leaders use political power to enforce their will and suppress dissent. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand knowledge, he documents how the church controls education, the press, and the legal system, and how it exploits its members for financial gain. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West or the relationship between church and state.
The Argyle Case is a mystery novel centered around the death of a wealthy banker. A young lawyer, working with the police, must use his wits and his knowledge of the law to solve the case and bring the murderer to justice.