The Idaho Four

An American Tragedy

#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

“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

The Idaho Four, an instant #1 New York Times bestseller, chronicles the story that began on November 13, 2022, in Moscow, Idaho. In the dark early hours, the lives of four friends and college students were cut short by unspeakable violence. The book—now featuring a newly reported conclusion—is an exploration of a complex criminal investigation and its devastating aftermath. It is a timeless portrait of the worst and best in us.

“Clearest profile yet of the twisted quadruple killer and his motives.” —New York Post

“Perhaps the definitive account of the murders—a disturbing, necessary portrait of a killer and his victims.” —Guardian

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

The Idaho 4- America Tragedy

The people! The personal stories and how more than 4 lives were fused into the 4 lives that were lost. They are warriors against madness. it's a story that needed to be told so we can all learn.

the interpersonal view into all aspects of the effect of this murder on all of those in this story!

the above title explains everything I wanted in my review thank you to the authors for the unique perspective written! The narrator was FANTASTIC

Heart wrenching play-by-play

A Never-heard-before account of the details surrounding the horrific events of November 13, 2022. This book takes you on the journey of the families, friends, police agencies, and media without losing sight of the four beautiful souls taken too soon.

Rest in peace

I read this book mostly because I wanted to hear stories about the victims & their families. It was an honor to hear inside stories about their lives. Tasteful & thoughtfully done. My heart goes out to each family & I pray in time they’re able to find some sense of peace. This should have not happened & I’m so sorry it did. Hearing about their lives touched me & going forward I will think of the little things I learned about them more than anything else.

Bryan is a small, useless, pathetic parasite. I am glad he will rot in prison.

New Information

I enjoyed this book and audiobook! There were a lot of details I didn’t know about included in this book. The narration was great!