In 13th century France, a remote village is seized by an ancient hatred. Once peacefully divided between Christians and Jews, a young convert to Christianity incites a wave of uncontrollable violence. The death of a young boy propels the community into the embrace of one of history's most evil and terrifying lies: The blood libel. Convinced that the Jews are committing hideous acts of human sacrifice, the villagers seem poised on the edge of riot and mass murder. Into this chaos enters a small delegation from Rome, summoned by the local priest who is desperate to prevent the coming slaughter....

Nine weird tales from acclaimed Israeli-American author Benjamin Kerstein explore the terrifying, dark, and secret side of human nature. In "Confession," a chance meeting between two high school acquaintances leads to the revelation of a terrible secret. "Corridor Sickness" follows a scholar who tries to analyze the founding myths of his society, which may have been born in an unknown sin. "Folie a Deux" explores the perverse mysteries of an ordinary suburban family. In "Patient Zero," a radical psychologist posits that a psychotic killer may be the next step in human evolution. These and...

In the three essays contained in this book, author Benjamin Kerstein explores the rise of violent anti-Semitism in Europe and beyond. Examining its origins, its ideology, and its brutality - as well as the indifference and failure of the relevant authorities to arrest its spread - Kerstein concludes that there is a Global Pogrom under way. This Global Pogrom has been under way for more than a decade. It has taken lives. It has destroyed property. It has injured, brutalized, and terrified Jews and Jewish communities in many nations. And it is creating a silent exodus, a de facto expulsion, an...