Pilgrim's Wilderness by Tom Kizzia

Pilgrim's Wilderness by Tom Kizzia

In the Alaskan wilderness, a charismatic patriarch known as "Papa Pilgrim" leads his family in a devout, homesteading life. But this idyllic facade hides a dark secret. A conflict with the National Park Service over an illegal road exposes the family's disturbing reality: patriarchal control, isolation, and a descent into madness. Tom Kizzia's true crime narrative unveils the Pilgrim family's unsettling story, exploring themes of survival and religious extremism in a remote, beautiful, and unforgiving landscape. This captivating Alaskan adventure story examines the collision between frontier dreams and a family's devastating secrets.

Why You’ll Love This Book

This true story of the Pilgrim family captivates with its chilling account of manipulation and resilience. Kizzia masterfully depicts Alaskan wilderness life, highlighting the complexities of family and faith. Witness a shocking descent into madness against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty.