True Hope Darkest Hour : Dorrance Publishing Co. : 9781646109852 : 1646109856 : 03 Apr 2020 : Based on an actual historical event, this book shows the story of the riot of the New Mexico State Penitentiary. With the riot lasting 36 hours and resulting in the murders of 33 inmates, this event was proven to be the most violent prison riot in the history of the American Correctional System. About the Author: Eric Sanchez was a sales manager for KNKT 107.1, a local Christian radio station. He became a Christian at the age of 36. Sanchez has created and produced TV programs for a local Christian television program. He currently works in prison ministry. He has ministered in federal halfway houses, state and privately-operated prisons in New Mexico. Sanchez is also the owner and CEO of the Landscape and Sprinkler Company LLC.