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The Idaho Murders
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  • Published: 10 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9781804949542
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 480
  • RRP: $26.99
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The Idaho Murders

Uncovering the Tragedy that Shocked the World

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Paperback
10 Nov 2026
Tr. Paperback
15 July 2025
EBook
31 July 2025
Audiobook
31 July 2025
Hardback
30 Aug 2025
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The Sunday Times bestselling true crime account offers unprecedented insight into the 2022 Idaho murders and the subsequent arrest of Bryan Kohberger.

\"A disturbing, necessary portrait of a killer and his victims... a mesmerizing read and a great detective story, yet sadly all true.\" THE GUARDIAN

On 13th November 2022 in the small quiet town of Moscow, Idaho, the unthinkable happened.

Four innocent college students were murdered in their home.

In the ensuing investigation, the local police and FBI did a lot right. But what did they get wrong?

We’ve learned about the four heartbroken families – the Mogens, Goncalves, Kernodles, and Chapins.

We have the backstory for Bryan Kohberger, brilliant graduate student, loner, apparent incel.

Now, after over 300 exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting, James Patterson and prize-winning journalist Vicky Ward finally have some answers.

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PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON

'Nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER

'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD

'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN

‘Patterson is in a class by himself’ GUARDIAN
  • Published: 10 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9781804949542
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 480
  • RRP: $26.99
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About the author

James Patterson

JAMES PATTERSON is one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time. His books have sold in excess of 375 million copies worldwide. He is the author of some of the most popular series of the past two decades – the Alex Cross, Women’s Murder Club, Detective Michael Bennett and Private novels – and he has written many other number one bestsellers including romance novels and stand-alone thrillers. James is passionate about encouraging children to read. Inspired by his own son who was a reluctant reader, he also writes a range of books for young readers, including the Middle School, I Funny, Treasure Hunters, House of Robots, Confessions, and Maximum Ride series. James has donated millions in grants to independent bookshops and has been the most borrowed author of adult fiction in UK libraries for the past eleven years in a row. He lives in Florida with his wife and son.
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