In the Name of the Devil: Inside America's Satanic Panic & Cult Crimes

Dipesh Piplani · AI-narrated by Martin (from Google)
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In the Name of the Devil: Inside America’s Satanic Panic & Cult Crimes

A gripping true-crime exploration of Satanic ritual abuse, moral panic, cult psychology, and real courtroom horrors.

When America lost its sense of rationality in the 1980s and 90s, fear became evidence—and the Devil’s name provided the ultimate weapon. In the Name of the Devil dives deep into the era’s most chilling Satanic panic cases, from recovered-memory witch hunts to wrongful convictions and devastating media hysteria.

Discover how:

·      Over 12,000 unsubstantiated cases of Satanic ritual abuse (SRA) disrupted families and ruined lives.

·      Panic spread like wildfire—fueling cult conspiracy, ritual murder, and moral crusades across America.

·      High-profile trials (West Memphis Three, McMartin Preschool, Ricky Kasso) revealed how false evidence and mass delusion can override truth.

Inside these pages:

·      Courtroom drama and forensic failures behind America’s most notorious cult crime cases.

·      The symbolism of Baphomet, pentagrams, and occult rituals—stripped of supernatural hype and viewed through cold, factual lenses.

·      A penetrating cultural history of the Satanic panic—rooted in religion, psychology, and media manipulation.

·      Profiles of real victims, suspects, experts, and journalists caught in the whirlwind of fear.

Why You’ll Can't Stop Reading

·      Evokes the intense storytelling of Devil’s Knot and Satan’s Silence with the investigative rigor of The Demon-Haunted World.

·      Exposes how media sensationalism, therapy-fueled false memories, and religious hysteria became America's hidden guardians of fear.

·      Rich with trial transcripts, damning interviews, and unsentenced victims demanding justice.

Perfect For Fans Of:

·      True crime narratives like Devil’s Knot 

·      Occult study and cult biography, such as The Satanic Bible and Cultish 

·      Deep dives into the Satanic panic, including Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s

Includes:

·      A comprehensive chronology of cult crimes

·      A factual glossary of occult symbols

·      And never-before-published insights from legal experts and survivors

In the Name of the Devil is more than a book—it’s a cultural reckoning. Perfect for readers who demand the truth behind sensational headlines. Expose the lies. End the panic. Read now.

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deepika rani
July 9, 2025
A gripping, well-researched dive into one of America's most disturbing moral panics. This book masterfully unpacks the fear, media frenzy, and real crimes tied to the Satanic Panic era. It balances true crime with cultural insight, making it both chilling and thought-provoking. A must-read for fans of dark history and criminal psychology.
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suman singh
July 16, 2025
A Riveting Deep Dive into a Dark Chapter of American History In the Name of the Devil unpacks the hysteria, fear, and real crimes that fueled America’s Satanic Panic with impressive clarity and detail. The author skillfully balances historical context with chilling true crime stories, exposing how fear and misinformation shaped a nationwide moral crisis. This book is both a fascinating exploration of cult culture and a sobering reminder of the dangers of mass paranoia.
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Mohit Kumar
July 9, 2025
A gripping and chilling look into one of America's darkest moral panics. In the Name of the Devil blends true crime, history, and cultural commentary with powerful storytelling. It exposes the fear, hysteria, and real-life consequences behind the Satanic Panic. A must-read for true crime and history fans.
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