New book brings back 2009 Sedona true-crime case

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In October 2009, self-help guru James Arthur Ray led a group of 50 up to Sedona for a wellness retreat where three people would die under extreme conditions. 17 years later, award-winning journalist Annette McGivney released “Plastic Shaman,” a book that explores the case in the context of a questionable wellness industry.

Author Annette McGivney joins “Arizona Horizon” to discuss her new release and the tragic details of the deadly case.

Annette McGivney, Author, Plastic Shaman

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