The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy

James Patterson , Vicky Ward
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The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy

James Patterson , Vicky Ward
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Overall rating: 3.8333333 / 5 from 6 reviews.

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True crime addict

"Fascinaring. True crime is always a hit"

Lindsay M. (5/5)

yes

"great read"

Drew (5/5)

Cash grab of a book

"While Patterson is known for his fast-paced storytelling, that style doesn't serve this subject matter well. The treatment of the events feels superficial and rushed, more like a dramatized recap than a thoughtful deep dive. There's a lack of nuance and emotional weight, and it often feels like the book is more interested in sensationalism than sensitivity. Additionally, the characterizations are thin, and the narrative often blurs the line between fact and embellishment in ways that feel uncomfortable, especially considering the real people involved. For such a high-profile and emotionally charged case, the writing deserved more care and substance. This could have been an opportunity to offer insight, compassion, and real investigative depth, but instead, it reads more like a quick cash-in than a meaningful contribution to true crime literature."

Adeline (2/5)

Saddest book I ever read

"A terrible tragedy. It is hard to read but worth read , if you enjoy true crime"

Melissa R. (5/5)

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"My husband was very excited for this purchase. He hasn’t read it yet but is very excited to do so!"

LightningAce (5/5)

Disappointing. Save your money

"I expected more from James Patterson. After reading all the documents that came out after Bryan pleaded guilty, a lot of whats in this book has already been disproven. They should have waited until they got all their facts before writing this."

Natalie G. (1/5)

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  • Published date: May 26, 2026
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 480
  • Publisher: Little, Brown And Company
  • ISBN: 9781538766521
  • Dimensions: 5.5" W x 1.081" L x 8.2" H
"A lot of brand-new reporting. Clears up a number of mysteries."—Morning Joe

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. An Edgar, ten-time Emmy, and Literarian Award–winning creator of countless beloved series—including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, and Maximum Ride—Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton, Michael Crichton, and Viola Davis, as well as #1 bestselling nonfiction, including The Idaho Four, Walk in My Combat Boots, and Filthy Rich.


Vicky Ward is a New York Times bestselling author, a magazine columnist, and an investigative reporter. She is the author of the bestselling books The Liar's Ball, The Devil's Casino, and Kushner, Inc. The Idaho Four is her first book with James Patterson. Read her Substack newsletter, "Vicky Ward Investigates," at vickywardinvestigates.com.

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