When The Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders

The definitive, inside story of the Idaho murders from bestselling author Howard Blum, whose groundbreaking coverage of the story was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Timed for a trial that will capture national attention, When the Night Comes Falling examines the mysterious murders of the 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.

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.

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The Spy Who Knew Too Much: An Ex-CIA Officer's Quest Through a Legacy of Betrayal

“Blum’s access to Bagley’s writings and a myriad of other sources enables him to craft a page-turning narrative. This reads like a John le Carré novel come to life.”
— Publishers Weekly Starred Review

A retired spy gets back into the game to solve a perplexing case—and reconcile with his daughter, a CIA officer who married into the very family that derailed his own CIA career—in this compulsive true-life tale of vindication and redemption, filled with drama, intrigue, and mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Goodnight, It’s a real-life thriller whose stunning conclusion will make headline news.

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📚 Dive into History with The Last Goodnight! If you haven't yet explored Howard Blum's gripping work, The Last Goodnight is a perfect place to start. This true espionage tale follows Betty Pack, a glamorous American spy during World War II who used
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📻 Discover the chilling insights behind the University of Idaho murders in Howard Blum's latest interview with Boise State Public Radio. Blum delves deep into the case that shocked the nation, unraveling the complexities surrounding the investigati
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🌟 Thank You, Richelle Kimball! We're thrilled to hear that When The Night Comes Falling provided you with new insights and details beyond what you've gathered from documentaries and interviews. Your thoughtful review highlights the depth and thorou
Discover the electrifying true story behind American Lightning, Howard Blum's gripping account of the deadly 1910 bombing that shook Los Angeles and the relentless hunt to bring the culprits to justice. Dive into the explosive tale of ambition, anar
Engaging in thoughtful conversation about his latest book, Howard Blum connects with readers at the Meet the Author event at East Hampton Library on August 2nd, 2024. 📚✨ #AuthorEvent #HowardBlum #EastHamptonBooks

Author Howard Blum

 
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Howard Blum is an American author and journalist. Formerly a reporter for the The Village Voice and The New York Times, Blum is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and the author of several non-fiction books, including the New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award winner American Lightning: Terror, Mystery, the Birth of Hollywood, and the Crime of the Century. Learn more about New York Times bestselling author Howard Blum.

 

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On Writing The Last Goodnight
On Writing The Last Goodnight

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