Abandoned Prayers An Incredible True Story of Murder, Obsession, and Amish Secrets (St. Martin's True Crime Library)

"Abandoned Prayers" by Gregg Olsen delves into the harrowing true story of Eli Stutzman, a man whose outwardly devout Amish life concealed a dark world of pornography, sadomasochism, and drugs. After the discovery of his young son's body, known only as "Little Boy Blue," Stutzman's life unraveled, revealing a journey marked by tragedy and crime.

From the icy corn fields of Nebraska to the depths of Stutzman's hidden desires, Olsen's narrative exposes the chilling secrets that lay beneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic community. As Stutzman's disturbing past comes to light, readers are drawn into a tale of murder, betrayal, and the enigmatic world of the Amish.

"Abandoned Prayers" is a gripping account that explores the complexities of faith, family, and the human psyche, leaving readers captivated by the haunting mysteries it unveils.