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.