Blizzard of Lies: Karen Read, John O'Keefe, and the Shocking Unsolved Murder in Cop Town, USA
Jul 2026 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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New York Times Bestseller
One of PEOPLE’s Best Books of 2026
"This is, hands down, one of the best works of crime nonfiction to hit shelves in years." —Booklist
"A propulsive recap of a fascinating case." —Publishers Weekly
"Essential true crime reading." —Kirkus
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.
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.
In 2025, Read’s acquittal left O’Keefe’s death an unresolved mystery, with more questions than answers.
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. Featuring interviews from both sides of the case, including law enforcement, Read and her legal team, and the O’Keefe family, investigative journalist Dave Wedge shares inside stories and new details on:
The definitive narrative of a controversial, headline-grabbing tragedy, Blizzard of Lies dispels the myths and misinformation around John O’Keefe’s death to chronicle a vivid account of a complex case and the lasting emotional toll on everyone involved.
One of PEOPLE’s Best Books of 2026
"This is, hands down, one of the best works of crime nonfiction to hit shelves in years." —Booklist
"A propulsive recap of a fascinating case." —Publishers Weekly
"Essential true crime reading." —Kirkus
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.
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.
In 2025, Read’s acquittal left O’Keefe’s death an unresolved mystery, with more questions than answers.
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. Featuring interviews from both sides of the case, including law enforcement, Read and her legal team, and the O’Keefe family, investigative journalist Dave Wedge shares inside stories and new details on:
- John O’Keefe’s turbulent relationship with Karen Read
- Evidence excluded from the courtroom
- Additional cases now in jeopardy because of misconduct uncovered during Read’s trial
- Heroic acts from O’Keefe’s policing career
- The O’Keefe family’s civil suit and ongoing pursuit of the truth
The definitive narrative of a controversial, headline-grabbing tragedy, Blizzard of Lies dispels the myths and misinformation around John O’Keefe’s death to chronicle a vivid account of a complex case and the lasting emotional toll on everyone involved.
New York Times Bestseller
One of PEOPLE’s Best Books of 2026
"This is, hands down, one of the best works of crime nonfiction to hit shelves in years." —Booklist
"A propulsive recap of a fascinating case." —Publishers Weekly
"Essential true crime reading." —Kirkus
In January 2022, a Boston po...
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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.
Dave is also a co-producer on Hunting Whitey Bulger, a three-episode Hulu docuseries produced and narrated by Ben Affleck and based on Dave's book, Hunting Whitey: The Inside Story of the Capture and Killing of America’s Most Wanted Crime Boss. The series airs in early 2027. He is represented by The Gotham Group and Sterling Lord Literistic. Find him on Instagram @davidmwedge.
Dave is also a co-producer on Hunting Whitey Bulger, a three-episode Hulu docuseries produced and narrated by Ben Affleck and based on Dave's book, Hunting Whitey: The Inside Story of the Capture and Killing of America’s Most Wanted Crime Boss. The series airs in early 2027. He is represented by The Gotham Group and Sterling Lord Literistic. Find him on Instagram @davidmwedge.
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 bes...
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