Lydia Wallace's Reviews > The Doomsday Mother: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and the End of an American Family

John Glatt I am so glad you wrote this book. I have followed this story on the news and different programs but never understood exactly what all occurred. This book helped answer questions particularly about Lori and Daybell. The double homicides of Tylee and JJ is more troubling than enough. Charles Vallow, Lori’s fourth husband, had issued warnings about her behavior but to no avail. I blame Lori as much as Chad maybe more so. Lori is such a narcissist and there were plenty of red flags about her long before Chad Daybell. Although the specific timeline for these crimes are documented John Glatt does a superb job of putting everything together, from a very well- researched background story of the main characters to the horrifying final conclusion to the fate of the people who crossed Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow in their quest to be together at all costs.
Along with much of the rest of the country I was horrified but fascinated by the unfolding story of the disappearance of two young children and the bizarre circumstances in which they, their mother, stepfather, and numerous other relations led their lives. I found the book easy to follow as this is so complicated. The content makes is easier to understand this utter American nightmare. This is the first book of have read by John Glatt, but it won't be my last. Highly recommend.