Chris Johnston

A powerful work of investigative journalism which reveals the legacy of a notorious cult. The apocalyptic cult The Family and their guru, Anne Hamilton-Byrne - one of very few female cult leaders - captured international headlines throughout the 1980s and 1990s. With new material now come to light, including the lead detective's complete files and diaries from the original 1980s investigation, Chris Johnston reconstructs a story that has never been fully told until now. The book will be released alongside a new television documentary also detailing the full story of The Family.