The Idaho Four An American Tragedy

This instant #1 New York Times bestseller delivers the definitive account of one of America’s most haunting recent tragedies—the murders of four University of Idaho students on November 13, 2022.

Master storyteller James Patterson and award-winning journalist Vicky Ward spent years conducting over 300 interviews to bring you the complete story behind the Moscow, Idaho killings. This isn’t just another true crime recounting—it’s a deeply researched, sensitively told exploration of a community shattered, families forever changed, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

You’ll discover what really happened that November night. You’ll understand the investigation from the inside—both the breakthroughs and the missteps. Most importantly, you’ll come to know the four bright young lives lost: the Mogens, Goncalveses, Kernodles, and Chapins. And you’ll gain unprecedented insight into Bryan Kohberger, the brilliant yet isolated graduate student accused of these horrific crimes.

The Guardian calls it “a mesmerizing read and a great detective story,” while Town & Country praises it as “much more than a true crime book…a vivid exploration of the range of human response when faceless terror strikes.” Good Morning America highlights the “new revelations” that lift the veil of secrecy surrounding this case.

With all the evidence now before you, you become the jury. This gripping, necessary book honors the victims while seeking answers we all desperately needed.

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