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	Liepman Literary Agency Marc Koralnik
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English

DON'T CALL IT A CULT

Sarah Berman

In a debut true crime thriller, VICE journalist Sarah Berman tackles the shocking sex trafficking, forced labour and racketeering trial of Keith Raniere, founder of NXIVM, and his inner circle of heiresses, actresses, political moguls and skilled manipulators.

Sex Trafficking. Self-help coaching. Forced Labour. Mentorship. Multi-level marketing. Gaslighting. Investigative journalist Sarah Berman explores the shocking practices of NXIVM, a cult run by Keith Raniere and many enablers. Through the accounts of central NXIVM figures, investigative journalist Sarah Berman uncovers how dozens of young women seeking creative coaching and networking opportunities instead were blackmailed, literally branded, near-starved, and enslaved. For readers of Going Clear, The Program and Catch and Kill, DON'T CALL IT A CULT is a riveting account of NXIVM's trajectory and Raniere's rise to power, their ability to evade prosecution for decades, and the investigation that finally revealed their dark secrets to the world.

SARAH BERMAN is an investigative journalist based in Vancouver covering crime, drugs, cults, politics and culture. She is a former senior editor at VICE and past contributor to Adbusters, Maclean's, The Globe and Mail, the Vancouver Sun and other publications.

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Book Published by Viking Penguin Canada

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Alexandra Publishing

"An incendiary, serpentine report on criminal manipulation of staggering proportions"

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Steerforth Press

"Investigative journalist Berman's account is a standout. With astute research, court testimonies, and firsthand narratives from inner-circle NXIVM members, she traces the downfall of NXIVM from its roots in Raniere's first failed multi-level marketing company to the trials of each ringleader. Berman demonstrates the tactics cults use to manipulate and control without casting judgment or blame on the victims. Truly gripping, this is the definitive book on NXIVM." -- Booklist

"Berman's rigorously sourced narrative brings this ueber-creepy story to life, and by waiting to publish until after the conclusion of Raniere's trial, Berman has produced a more comprehensive account of the case than previous studies. This deep dive behind the headlines isn't to be missed."