In 1988, Lauren Stratford's story, Satan's Underground, was released, immediately becoming a bestseller. It was read by more pastors and counselors than any previous Christian book of its nature. Compelling and painful, Lauren's story of brutal abuse at the hands of child abusers, pornographers and finally satanists, offered hope and strength through the awesome redeeming power of Jesus.

Lauren was a reluctant spokeswoman for victims, but felt compelled to respond to the numerous calls for interviews, speaking engagements and consultation on the pressing issues of satanic crime and crimes against children.

Never in her worst nightmare did she expect to get attacked by those within the Christian community, but in the early part of the 1990's, Cornerstone Magazine released a scathing, devastating article on Lauren entitled "Satan's Sideshow", written by Cornerstone writer Jon Trott and "Christian Investigative Journalists" Bob and Gretchen Passantino.

The article resulted in Harvest House pulling Satan's Underground off their publication list, as well as her second book, "I Know You're Hurting."

The FULL story of what happened has not yet been told (But it WILL), but it was one of the most vicous smear campaigns ever conducted against a believer. Some went to great lengths to bury Lauren and her books, using intimidation, threats to others if they did not stop supporting Lauren, and a massive effort to discredit her at every chance they were given.

My longstanding friendship with Lauren until her untimely death in 2002 allowed me to see the OTHER side of the story, which one day I will make public. In the meantime, I felt it was important to let people know that Lauren's first two book as well as her third, Stripped Naked, are still available from Pelican Publications. Stripped Naked is a wonderfully healing book, especially for those who suffer with DID, abuse and other issues associated with trauma and sexual /ritual abuse. I Know You're Hurting is a book anyone who hurts will find healing and hope from.

It is my hope that Lauren's strong and compassionate voice will continue to be heard. I hope that you will avail yourselves of these books while they are still in print.