Dave Wedge with Danielle Murr

An Unlikely Story is thrilled to host New York Times bestselling author and award-winning investigative journalist Dave Wedge to celebrate his new book, Blizzard of Lies: Karen Read, John O'Keefe, and the Shocking Unsolved Murder in Cop Town, USA! Dave will be in conversation with WZLX 100.7 FM host Danielle Murr!

In January 2022, a Boston police officer turned up dead in the snow, seemingly a victim of a simple hit-and-run. But Officer John O’Keefe’s death kicked off a scandalous whodunit that invited federal scrutiny and triggered nationwide outrage. "This is, hands down, one of the best works of crime nonfiction to hit shelves in years, " says Booklist.

We hope you can join us!

Ticket Options:

• General Admission + Book: $31.82, admits one guest. This ticket option comes with a copy of Blizzard of Lies, which Dave will sign at the event.
• General Admission + Coupon: $5, admits one guest. The cost of this ticket may be redeemed for $5 off any of Dave's books on the night of the event.

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Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at An Unlikely Story up to 30 days following the event.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

The explosive story of O’Keefe’s death, and the subsequent accusation and trial of his girlfriend Karen Read, ignited one of the most high-profile true crime mysteries in decades. The apparently open-and-shut manslaughter case quickly devolved into a chaotic mixture of lies, institutional corruption, and police cover-ups that threw the Massachusetts law enforcement scene into turmoil.

And Read’s 2025 acquittal left O’Keefe’s death an unresolved mystery, with more questions than answers.

With dramatic twists including a rogue journalist, a mistrial, and polarizing public protests—along with revelations that called several other murder cases into question—Blizzard of Lies is a Boston-area veteran reporter’s detailed and immersive account of one of the most controversial crime stories of his career.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Dave Wedge is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning investigative journalist who wrote for the Boston Herald for 14 years. His book about the 2013 Boston Marathon attacks, Boston Strong: A City’s Triumph Over Tragedy, was adapted for the 2016 movie Patriots Day. He has written bestsellers about Tom Brady and “Deflategate,” Whitey Bulger, and John Lennon. His most recent books, Riding with Evil: Taking Down the Notorious Pagan Motorcycle Gang and Blood & Hate: The Untold Story of Marvelous Marvin Hagler’s Battle for Glory, are both in development as feature films.

IN CONVERSATION WITH:

Danielle Murr has been a familiar voice on Boston morning radio since 2005, known for her signature wit, real talk, and just the right amount of chaos. When she’s not behind the mic, she’s guiding unforgettable group trips around the world, and caring for the tiniest, fluffiest lives through her animal rescue, Blue’s Bridge. Equal parts storyteller, globetrotter, and kitten whisperer, Danielle lives life loud - with coffee in hand and a suitcase (or a litter box) always nearby.