Journal of the Dead: A Story Of Friendship And Murder In The New Mexico Desert

By: Jason Kersten

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Synopsis: A New York Times Notable Book, Journal of the Dead is “a taut, expertly researched true crime narrative” (Boston Herald) from reporter Jason Kersten.“A powerful story . . . one hell of a fascinating ride.” —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.“Wholly absorbing.” —New York Times Book Review“A fascinating case, a fascinating book.” —Anderson Cooper, CNN“A true American tragedy, beautifully written.” —New York Times bestselling author Tony Hillerman“Five stars. As tough to put down as Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild.” —Maxim