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The Idaho Four

An American Tragedy

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The Idaho Four

By: James Patterson, Vicky Ward
Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers
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“A vivid portrait...a sensitive tribute…a paean to youth, community, and the tenacity of local law enforcement.” –New York Times

“A mesmerizing read and a great detective story, yet sadly all true…With their book The Idaho Four, James Patterson and Vicky Ward have written perhaps the definitive account of the murders–a disturbing, necessary portrait of a killer and his victims.” –Guardian

“New revelations…James Patterson and Vicky Ward reveal new details and attempt to lift the veil of secrecy that has shrouded the Idaho college murders case for more than two years.” –Good Morning America

"This is much more than a true crime book. It’s a vivid exploration of the range of human response when faceless terror strikes. It’s a portrait of America in this polarized moment." –Town & Country

"A lot of brand-new reporting. Clears up a number of mysteries." –Morning Joe

The murders of four innocent college students attending the University of Idaho left us all with so many questions. Now, after more than 300 interviews, James Patterson and prize-winning journalist Vicky Ward finally have the answers.

We know what it was like to live in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13, 2022, the day of the cold-blooded killings. We know what the local police and FBI did right. And what they did wrong. We’ve learned so much about the four heartbroken families—the Mogens, Goncalveses, Kernodles, and Chapins. And we have the backstory for Bryan Kohberger, brilliant grad student, loner, apparent incel.

Now you are the jury. The evidence is in.

You’ve watched the Prime documentary, One Night in Idaho, now read the “clearest profile yet of the twisted quadruple killer and his motives” (New York Post).

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“The clearest profile yet of the twisted quadruple killer and his motives."—New York Post
“New revelations…James Patterson and Vicky Ward reveal new details and attempt to lift the veil of secrecy that has shrouded the Idaho college murders case for more than two years.”—Good Morning America
“Takes the reader into the lives of the four victims. The book is also the story of the fallout from the murders on the twin college towns of Moscow, Idaho, and Pullman, Washington.”—Rolling Stone
"This is much more than a true crime book. It’s a vivid exploration of the range of human response when faceless terror strikes. It’s a portrait of America in this polarized moment."—Town & Country
"A lot of brand-new reporting. Clears up a number of mysteries."—Morning Joe
“A mesmerizing read and a great detective story, yet sadly all true…With their book The Idaho Four, James Patterson and Vicky Ward have written perhaps the definitive account of the murders–a disturbing, necessary portrait of a killer and his victims.”—Guardian
“A vivid portrait...a sensitive tribute…a paean to youth, community, and the tenacity of local law enforcement.”—New York Times
Respectful Victim Portrayal • Thorough Research • Excellent Narration • Detailed Personalities • Comprehensive Details

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Good read about a story that shocks us still! I pray that justice prevails and these families will heal.

This Story Just Breaks My Heart

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Very clear reporting. I think the story jumped around between perspectives a bit and it was more difficult to follow on the end. Very interesting still and appreciate the valuing of the individuals and families.

Details and research

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This book took the tragedy and made it known without exploitation or minimizing. It was raw, it was true and it was thorough.

Incredibly Done

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Great chronological storyline and better understanding from far more interviews. I highly recommend to anyone interested in this case.

Clarity

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very well written I knew James Patterson would do a respectful job
nothing new concerning the information
except the healing garden was something I didn't know about
BK is found guilty
I had no doubt he would be

The healing garden

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