Holy Terror: Armageddon in Tokyo

by D.W. Brackett

Recounts the rise of Shoko Asahara, his creation of the Aum Supreme Truth cult, and the deadly March 1995 nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway that led to the capture and trial of Asahara

Genres: Nonfiction, History

206 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Stephen Rowland · Rating 2 out of 5]

Somewhat useless. I noticed too late that this was published only one year after the Tokyo subway attack, and indeed, the book only takes us through the first day of Asahara's trial. It seems this slim book was rushed to presses to capitalize quickly on any Western interest in Aum Shinrikyo while they were still in the news.

[Zone Farmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't totally finish this book, it's one of the books I was slowly working on that burned recently in a fire. Fascinating story and this is from what I've heard one of the best writings on the subject in english. I highly recommend. If any one wants to buy me a new copy that'd rule! :P

[Steve Kemp · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lot of good info on the cult , but writing style is sketchy . Author goes all over the place , then back , then drifts off again .