The Idaho Four

An American Tragedy

De: James Patterson, Vicky Ward

Narrado por: Elisabeth Rodgers

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller!

“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 listen to the “clearest profile yet of the twisted quadruple killer and his motives” (New York Post).

©2025 James Patterson, Vicky Ward (P)2025 Little, Brown & Company

Reseñas de la Crítica

“The clearest profile yet of the twisted quadruple killer and his motives." —New York Post

“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

Too much attention on unimportant details

The authors give way too much credit and attention to interviews with Doug Wilson of Christ Church. As someone local to the area it is frustrating to see he is given so much time in this book by the interviewers. They allow him to establish narratives on the reasons for the community taking issue with his church without doing further research on why the community actually takes issue with Doug Wilson and Christ church. They state early on that Doug Wilson hoped to use this as an opportunity for good publicity and it’s very clear they allowed him to capitalize on that. He shouldn’t have been included at all and it’s disappointing he

Just Sad

Learning more about each individual victim and their families, was heart aching. So senseless, such promise from each victim. The victims come alive in the book. The toll that this horrible crime took on everyone involved, made the story even more sad, very few books have given me nightmares, this one did. I pray for each of the families and I say an extra prayer for Steve’s healing. His rage leaps off the page. Narration is excellent,

Researched facts- very interesting

Loved the fact based reaccounting of this horrible event- quick, informative, easy read. Page turner

❤️

Good read, if only they had waited just a month more they would have had the ending. But best one out of the competition written..

Just to get the background, was a great listen.

Really good combination of storytelling about truth and evidence that was collected… Was really hard to keep track of who everybody was and what their role was, especially after the event… Very well done

Cut Short

Sorry this audiobook stopped before the trial, conviction, and sentencing of Brian Kohlberger which wrapped up a few weeks ago. Otherwise interesting . Subject handled in a sensitive way. It just seemed to end abruptly.

God Bless Ethan, Xana, Maddie, Kaleigh & Families

Bryan Kohlberger deserves everything coming to him. Such a terrible event. These poor families. I look forward to seeing justice delivered for/to this individual.

Heartbreaking story

I remember the day this all happened. Tragic. It’s a story that still haunts me. The families/friends are included in my daily prayers.

Captivating, narration & story telling A+

This story reads like a captivating, tragic novel (I say that in the most respectful way) but it’s a true story. I’ve never read or listened to a true crime story written this well - this book will grab your attention and won’t let it go until the final page!

Intriguing Detail

Intrigued by the interesting level of detail and all the people who were behind the scenes who either played critical roles or were touched by the incident.