What is the turning point in the book Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie S. Tolan?

Answer 1

I haven't read that book, but the "turning point" must also be called the climax, right?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_%28narrative%29#Freytag
Check out this diagram and the explanations for the stages in a plot.

You should be able to figure it out easily if you've read the book ... even if you may have to go back and re-read sections.