The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy (James Patterson True Crime Book 3)

Name: The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy (James Patterson True Crime Book 3)
Price: 16.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (5700 reviews)
Author: Vicky Ward

by Vicky Ward

Biography Memoir True Crime

4.4 (5,700)

4.4 stars from 5,700 reviews. One of the highest rated Biography Memoir books we track.

444 pages~7.4 hr readPublished by Little, Brown and Company

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Last checked: Jan 16, 2026

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You follow true crime obsessively and want the investigative deep-dive beyond the headlines and trial coverage.
You're interested in how law enforcement succeeds and fails in high-profile cases, from initial response to arrest.
You want to understand the victims as real people and hear directly from the families affected by the tragedy.

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You find detailed accounts of violent crime emotionally difficult or triggering.
You're looking for a quick, sensational retelling rather than methodical investigative journalism.
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About this book

Four college students at the University of Idaho were murdered, leaving many unanswered questions. After conducting more than 300 interviews, James Patterson and journalist Vicky Ward present their findings about the killings that occurred on November 13, 2022, in Moscow, Idaho. The book examines what happened that day, analyzing the response of local police and the FBI—including both their successes and failures. It profiles the four families affected: the Mogens, Goncalveses, Kernodles, and Chapins. The narrative also covers Bryan Kohberger, a graduate student who has been indicted and faces trial for the murders. Readers are presented with the evidence and details uncovered during the investigation.

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Currently 4.4★ from 5,700 reviews

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