A Quiet Apostasy: A Novel in Bloomington, MN

Dean Geralds was raised to believe. In the heart of Southern Utah, his life was shaped by faith, family, and the watchful eye of Bishop Ethan Hayes. But belief is a fragile thing-especially when it's weaponized. At twelve, Dean was recruited into a secret arm of his church-groomed to monitor, report, and protect the ward from spiritual threats. For years, he served without question. But when his father dies under suspicious circumstances, Dean begins to uncover a hidden system of control, silence, and betrayal stretching deep into the church's power structure. As old allies vanish and new enemies close in, Dean must navigate a world where faith is enforced, truth is dangerous, and leaving might cost more than just his soul. A Quiet Apostasy is a dark, atmospheric thriller about loyalty, indoctrination, and the devastating cost of choosing integrity over obedience. Set against the red rock canyons and quiet chapels of Mormon country, this is a story of one man's reckoning-and the secrets the Church will do anything to bury.