Journal of the Dead

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