The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe by James Patterson & Imogen Edwards-Jones

Discover the story of Marilyn Monroe and take a deep dive into the shocking circumstances of her death... ‘Electrifying . .. A spellbinding new account of the star’s final days by the world’s greatest thriller writer’ - Daily Mail

BORN IN THE SHADOWS. LIVED FOR THE SPOTLIGHT. WAS SHE MURDERED?

Before Marilyn Monroe, there was Norma Jeane. No one would have thought that the girl who spent her childhood between foster homes and orphanages would one day become a global star. The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe tells the extraordinary story of Marilyn Monroe’s life – and the shocking circumstances of her death.

For decades, fans have speculated about the truth of her final days. Was it suicide? A tragic accident? Murder? Drawn from rigorous research, this book seeks answers. Told in vivid, dramatic scenes, James Patterson and Imogen Edwards-Jones uncover the life and death of the remarkable woman who was Marilyn Monroe.

'A poignant primer on the life and death of the Hollywood star... skilfully weaves the known details into a poignant biography.' - The Times 'Meticulously researched deep dive into the glamorous life of Marilyn Monroe - and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death in 1962.' - The i Paper

Format:Paperback / softback 416 pages
Publisher:Cornerstone
Imprint:Penguin (Cornerstone)
ISBN:9781804949566
Published:29 Jan 2026
Classifications:Biography: arts & entertainment, True crime
Weight:290g