The Grifted Girl

Billy Keene #3

by Chad Sanborn

SHE'S TWICE AS SMART. THEY'RE TWICE AS RUTHLESS.

Their teacher refers to them as grifted—intellectually gifted but very much at-risk high school students.

After Valerie Aguilar, an exceptionally bright, exceptionally rebellious teenager, makes a fool out of Sheriff Billy Keene during a classroom visit, Billy - barely a grownup himself - questions what he has to offer this younger generation coming of age in his beloved, if twisted, Caulfield.

Then, while investigating an assault, Billy hears whispers about Doyle and Ionia Ikey. The Ikeys run the town’s roller skating rink, video arcade, outdoor paintball field...and, rumor has it, lure vulnerable teens into their crime ring. Unfortunately, Billy has absolutely zero proof to move against them.

After Valerie refuses his help and gets herself deeply entangled in the Ikey’s crooked schemes, Billy discovers there’s no line he won’t cross to protect the girl.

But the Ikeys? They want to make sure the girl's gone for good.

THE GRIFTED GIRL, the 3rd Billy Keene Book, shows award-winning crime fiction author Chad Sanborn at his fast-moving, unpredictable, suspenseful best.

499 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 19, 2019

About the author

I’m the author of the rural noir crime fiction series THE BILLY KEENE STORIES, including the novels "All Debts, Public And Private," "Broken Heartland" and "The Grifted Girl." All are available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

I live in a Kansas City suburb. On the Kansas side. Around here you have to declare such things.

Born and raised in a small Kansas town. Graduated from Kansas State University (EMAW!).

Then got the hell out of Kansas.

Lived in Boston, made some friends for life and met someone willing to put up with me.

After a few years moved with her to Columbus, OH. Had a kid there, then convinced my wife to move to Kansas City. To be closer to home…but not so close family could drop by without calling first..

Once in KC, promptly had another kid.

Sum total: Married, father of two. Everything else is window dressing.

Window dressing: Write a lot. Cook even more. Eat even more than that.

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Reviews

[Pete · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like the Billy Keene series, they feature an unusual young sheriff, an ex-baseball player who has a very novel but effective approach to his job.
This book deals with some very difficult subjects, especially around the criminalisation of young people.
The characters in this series are always very believable, even the less savoury ones, and in this case the main miscreants are very unpleasant indeed.
The story is quite involved and satisfying, a very enjoyable read.
I received an advance copy of the book, but have voluntarily written this honest review.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining Story. Things are going on in Billy’s town and he only becomes aware as they come to a head. The story and characters are interesting with a fair amount of action. If the grammar/syntax errors in the first two books didn’t bother you, you will enjoy this book as well. I can’t take it anymore.

[Sammye · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really enjoying this series. Billy Keene is a great character. There were many twists and turns throughout this book. Very entertaining. It kept my interest from the start. I received an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't say nothing happens in a small town

While Billy struggles with his love life things are going from bad to worse with a few of the teenagers in town.