Instant New York Times BestsellerThe definitive, inside story of the Idaho murders from acclaimed bestselling author Howard Blum, whose groundbreaking coverage of the story was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
Author(s): Howard Blum
240 Pages
True Crime, Murder
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About the Book
"Timed for a trial that will capture national attention, [this book] examines the mysterious murders of ... four University of Idaho students. Having covered this case from its start, Edgar Award-winning investigative reporter Howard Blum takes readers behind the scenes of the police manhunt that eventually led to suspected killer Bryan Christopher Kohberger, and uncovered larger, lurid questions within this unthinkable tragedy"--
Book Synopsis
Instant New York Times Bestseller
The definitive, inside story of the Idaho murders from acclaimed bestselling author Howard Blum, whose groundbreaking coverage of the story was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
"Compelling. . . . Blum capably maintains the suspense and thoughtfully probes into the motives of key players in this intriguing yet profoundly unsettling story."--Kirkus Reviews
When the Night Comes Falling examines the mysterious murders of the four University of Idaho students that captured national attention. Having covered this case from its start, Edgar award winning investigative reporter Howard Blum takes readers behind the scenes of the police manhunt that eventually led to the convicted killer, Bryan Christopher Kohberger, and uncovered larger, lurid questions within this unthinkable tragedy.
Reminiscent of the panoramic portraiture of In Cold Blood and The Executioner's Song, When the Night Comes Falling offers a suspenseful, richly detailed narrative that will have readers transfixed.
Review Quotes
"Howard Blum writes history books that read like thrillers." - New York Times
"Blum has a remarkable talent for both uncovering history's most inexplicably forgotten stories . . . and for writing nonfiction like a big-budget thriller." - Daily Beast
"By going back and forth in time, Blum cleverly makes his pieces part of agency folklore, terrific stories in their own right. . . . Blum lays out his pieces clearly, and entertainingly." - Washington Post on The Spy Who Knew Too Much
"Blum capably maintains the suspense and thoughtfully probes into the motives of key players in this intriguing yet profoundly unsettling story. A compelling true-crime book." - Kirkus Reviews
"Mesmerizing. . . . The definitive chronicle of a shocking crime." - Publishers Weekly
"Chilling." - People
"The authoritative text." - Air Mail
"A great, great book. Fantastic reporting." - Megyn Kelly
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: True Crime
Sub-Genre: Murder
Publisher: Harper
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Howard Blum
Language: English
Street Date: June 25, 2024
TCIN: 90966625
UPC: 9780063349285
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-3140
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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