The Idaho Four

An American Tragedy

De: James Patterson, Vicky Ward

Narrado por: Elisabeth Rodgers

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller!

“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).

Reseñas de la Crítica

“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

This Story Just Breaks My Heart

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

Incredibly Done

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

Details and research

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.

Clarity

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

The healing garden

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 families

I would have liked to heard a repeat down the line of the actual event.

A Respectful Tribute

I really appreciated how the authors focused on the lives of the victims and their families, not just the horrific crime itself. They struck a powerful balance—providing important details while still showing deep respect for the people who deserved it most. An incredibly thoughtful and well-done book.

Great Information

Alot of behind the sceens information. Learning about how the families cope with horrible loses.

Written with emotion and facts

Chapin Family courage and would like to have a follow up after the plea and sentencing.

A very victim-centric book written in Patterson's signature style

The difficult part of true crime books written before the outcome of the judicial process, but read/ listened to after the verdict has been reached, is that the lack of the "rest of the story" is a gaping hole in the narrative. In this particular book's case, the end of the case is so recent, as is much of the courtroom proceedings, that one truly wishes a sequel or a revised version be written.

With James Patterson's signature short chapters, numbering well over 120, his style is respected by his co-author. Because of this, the book flies by, ending, as stated, with the reader/ listener wanting more.

The book brings the victims to life, something that does not happen to them in the multitude of news reports that have filled TV screens for the past few years. Not as much is written about the perpetrator, which leaves a bit of a hole in the book. However, how much does one need to know about a person who could commit a crime so cold and calculating?