Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Activity Room — 147 Park St., North Reading, MA
Join us for an evening with local author, Daniel Zimmerman, to learn all about his latest true crime novel, Chasson's Run ! About the book: Chasson's Run: The Prison Break That Captivated America And The Love Story That Fueled It is a gripping true crime tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat. On September 6, 1982, convicted murderer Leroy James Chasson made a daring break for freedom from the Massachusetts Correctional Institute-Walpole—one of the most infamous, escape-proof prisons in the country. But this wasn't just any prison break. It was a meticulously planned, five-year effort, made possible by an unlikely accomplice—Kathleen MacDonald, Chasson's former pen-pal turned wife. In this riveting account, true crime author Daniel Zimmerman ( Shots In The Dark ) brings the shocking escape to life, detailing how Chasson, wounded and bleeding from self-inflicted wounds was first transferred to a hospital for treatment. Then, using a .45 automatic smuggled to him by his wife who was disguised as a nurse, took hospital guards and staff hostage, before fleeing under a hail of gunfire. Dubbed the "Bonnie and Clyde" of Massachusetts, the couple’s daring run across the…