The legend of Charles Manson comes alive in this electrifying novel, "Deadly Devotion: The Charles Manson Story".Charles Manson was an American criminal and cult leader. In mid-1967, he formed what became known as the "Manson Family", a quasi-commune based in California. His followers committed a series of murders in July and August 1969. This is a fictionalized account of his childhood, criminal career, and the events that led Manson and his friends to commit the shocking Tate-Labianca murders. Some events and characters have been created for dramatic purposes and include material that may be uncomfortable for some readers.