Journal of the Dead

A New York Times Notable Book, Journal of the Dead is &quote;a taut, expertly researched true crime narrative&quote; (Boston Herald) from reporter Jason Kersten.&quote;A powerful story . . . one hell of a fascinating ride.&quote; -National Geographic AdventureI killed and buried my best friend today . . . When authorities found Raffi Kodikian-barely alive-four days after he and his friend David Coughlin became lost in Rattlesnake Canyon, they made a grim and shocking discovery. Kodikian freely admitted that he had stabbed Coughlin twice in the heart. Had there been a darker motive than mercy? And how could anyone, under any circumstances, kill his best friend?Armed with the journal Kodikian and Coughlin carried into Rattlesnake Canyon, Jason Kersten re-creates in riveting detail those fateful days that led to the killing in an infamously unforgiving wilderness.&quote;Wholly absorbing.&quote; -New York Times Book Review&quote;A fascinating case, a fascinating book.&quote; -Anderson Cooper, CNN&quote;A true American tragedy, beautifully written.&quote; -New York Times bestselling author Tony Hillerman&quote;Five stars. As tough to put down as Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild.&quote; -Maxim