Recipe for Murder

In July 2023, a seemingly ordinary family lunch in rural Victoria led to the deaths of three people and the hospitalisation of a fourth. In the months that followed, the name Erin Patterson became synonymous with one of the most bizarre and chilling murder cases in Australian history. With allegations of deliberate poisoning, conflicting narratives and a backdrop of family tension, the case ignited a media firestorm and legal drama unlike any other. In Recipe for Murder, Duncan McNab offers an unparalleled examination of the case. Drawing on his extensive investigative experience, he provides readers with an in-depth look into the nine-week trial, offering unmatched insight into the key evidence, the legal strategy and the emotional toll of a story that gripped the nation and captured global attention. With first-hand access, courtroom experience, rigorous research and McNab's signature narrative drive, Recipe for Murder brings the full weight of the Erin Patterson trial - including the final verdict that declared Erin Patterson guilty of three counts of murder and one of attempted murder - into sharp, unsettling focus.