James Patterson and Vicky Ward: The Idaho Murders (UK 2026)

From the Publisher:
"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.

James Patterson and Vicky Ward: The Idaho Murders. Uncovering the tragedy that shocked the world. Penguin, ISBN: 9781804949542 (July, 2026), 480 p., £10.99.

James Patterson and Vicky Ward: The Idaho Four (USA 2026)

From the Publisher:
"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

James Patterson and Vicky Ward: The Idaho Four. An American Tragedy. Little, Brown, & Co., ISBN: 9781538766521 (May, 2026), 480 p., $21.99.

James Patterson and Vicky Ward: The Idaho Murders (UK 2025)

From the Publisher:
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.

James Patterson and Vicky Ward: The Idaho Murders. Uncovering the tragedy that shocked the world. Century, ISBN: 9781529928440 (July, 2025), 435 p., £20.00, eBook £10.99.

James Patterson and Vicky Ward: The Idaho Four (USA 2025)

From the Publisher:
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 some 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 indicted and facing trial.
Now you are the jury.
The evidence is in.

James Patterson and Vicky Ward: The Idaho Four. An American Tragedy. Little, Brown, & Co., ISBN: 9780316572859 (July, 2025), 435 p., $32.50, eBook $16.99.