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The Idaho Murders

Uncovering the Tragedy that Shocked the World

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The Idaho Murders

By: James Patterson
Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Based on extensive research and first-hand interviews, this true crime novel offers unprecedented insight into the 2022 Idaho murders and the subsequent trial.

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

© James Patterson 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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Listened to this all in one go fantastic narratation one off the best book ive listened too true crime fan's will love this

Amazing one off the best

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The investigation into the tragic murders in Moscow, Idaho, (prior to the murderer’s guilty plea), is presented with great detail, offering an informative account that paints a fuller picture of Maddie, Kaylee, Ethan, and Xana as individuals, rather than merely as victims. Overall it was excellent, however, I struggled with the narrator's persistent emphasis on male voices, which I found somewhat inappropriate given the sensitive nature of the subject matter. In this instance, I would have preferred a more straightforward reading to allow the seriousness of the content to resonate more profoundly.

Compelling & Informative

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There's nothing here we haven't heard on various media. Lots of gossip. Short chapters with very little concrete details. The narration is pretty flat and chapters are short. I expected better from the authors.

Meh, yuck, nothing new

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The case is still as shocking today as it was the day it came to light. This book uncovers the tragic event and keeps the victims front and centre with lots of inclusion from the families of the four young people that sadly lost their lives. Listened to it through twice it was that good and full of the facts not gossip. It’s almost unputdownable for the ears!

Thorough and insightful

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A nasty crime a terrible story my heart bleeds for the families and friends

The narration of this audio book is frankly awful no inflection just a drone

Moving

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