Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book “London Falling” at Lincoln High School in Portland

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Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book “London Falling” at Lincoln High School in Portland

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Published on Apr 23, 2026, 1:20:40 PM
Total time: 00:51:14

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Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book “London Falling” at Lincoln High School in PortlandLONG SYNOPSIS: In 2019, a 19-year-old man named Zac Brettler died after jumping off the balcony of a luxury apartment in London near the River Thames. Police never came to a conclusion about what led to Brettler’s death. But soon after, it was revealed that Brettler was living a double-life, filled with lies and organized crime in a city changed by extreme wealth. Patrick Radden Keefe dives into this story in his newest book, “London Falling,” focused on Brettler’s death and the people around him. He joins us in front of a live audience of students at Portland's Lincoln High School in Portland to share more on his newest book.

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