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Tattered Wings Kindle Edition

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Ian Michaels is an unlikeable man.

A wealthy attorney who handles estates and wills so he doesn't have to get his hands dirty. He's a selfish, self-centered, adulterer whose personal comfort is the most important thing in his life.

For reasons he doesn't yet understand, a young killer demands Michaels defend him on a multiple murder charge. It upsets Ian's perfect life yet he takes the case to save face.

The young insane boy, Kenny Johnson, is Ian's first encounter with the seedy side of life. He sits riveted as Kenny's sister, recounts the horrible punishments the boy subjected her to over the years. Michael contends with Kenny's cowardly father and abusive step-mother. The boy's real mother is a religious zealot and as crazy as he is.

It takes a horrendous event for Ian Michael to realize he does care about someone outside himself.

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August 20, 2013
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Tattered Wings is a psychological thriller. I wrote it because the human mind amazes me. It seems we can rationalize everything we do. Kenny is a killer. Did he kill because he was born a killer or did the people in his life mold him into a manic?

I did a lot of research into human behavior. Watching people in coffee shops and as they interacted with those around them became my hobby as I worked on Tattered Wings.

For those of you who don't like murder and mayhem, Kenny has all ready done his dirty deeds before the book opens.

It also follows the life of Ian Michaels as he defends the boy, or tries to. It is a real eye-opener for Ian and he grows in his own life.

Tattered Wings is fast moving and you won't be bored.

Let me know what you think.

About the Author

Susan Keene lives on a farm in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks.
When she is not writing, she is gardening or spending time outside with all of the animals she raises and in her apple and pear orchard.

Currently, Susan is working on a book titled Murder in Madison Woods, A Cole Dobbs Mystery.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00EOHSXZ4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stray Dog Press, LLC. (August 20, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 20, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1876 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 331 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,802,623 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #8,501 in Psychological Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #13,101 in Psychological Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #17,017 in Psychological Fiction (Books)

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When I was sixteen, my English teacher talked me into entering a poem I'd written into a contest. I figured it couldn't hurt so I followed her advice. Lo and behold, my poem won First Place in the American Poetry Society's Annual Contest.

A lot of water under the bridge since then. My first set back to writing came when in my senior year of high school I found out my dad didn't believe in sending girls to college.

I knew someone had to flip the burgers and I'm not putting the job down. I'm only saying it didn't fit into my picture of what I wanted to do with my life.

I ended up with a scholarship to go to X-ray Technology school. Not only did I get tution, books, and uniforms as well as room and board, I also recieved a stipend. The only thing was, I didn't know what an x-ray tech did.

It turned out good and bad. Good, I met and married my hubby and the bad news was after we had children, I worried about my girls all the time. I knew every odd, dumb and accidental way a kid could end up ruining or ending their life.

After a few years I told my husband we had 2 choice. I would either quit my job or I would wrap the girls in bubble wrap to keep them safe.

I quit and began to write. When I finished, which took years, I had written Tattered Wings.

Since then I've been divorced. I have three adorable grandkids.

I write full time, mostly cozy mysteries.

I hope you'll take a chance and try one.

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Enrico Grafitti

Giving Thomas Harris a run for his money

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022

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Many novels about serial killers are focused on either the depraved evolution of the murderer or the distinct steps law enforcement (be it cops, FBI, etc.) are taking in their investigation. The majority of these end when the bad guy is either caught or killed. There are few notable exceptions to this template; one that immediately comes to mind is of course ‘The Silence of the Lambs’. Now author Susan Keene’s exceptional novel ‘Tattered Wings’ can be added to this illustrious list.

The novel does not develop around the presence of young, sadistic killer Kenny Johnston, but rather a lawyer, Ian Michaels, whose practice revolves around divorce cases, who finds himself dragged into representing Kenny in what becomes his first ever criminal law case. As his client’s case progresses, almost in the background, we are allowed to see just how this major departure from his usual focus affects him, his secretary, Maggie, and his wife, Heather, and their interrelationship. It’s a little like a monkey poking a stick into a hole in a tree to agitate the insects living within, forcing them to venture outside and become the simian’s feast. In this case Kenny and the details of his case are the monkey and stick respectively, whilst the lawyer, secretary, and wife all react to this indelicate intrusion into their sedate, almost soporific existences, which is so dependent upon the routines they practice every day.

I liked this novel for the subtle way the author uses actions and events, once her words and craft have established the bona fides of each of the protagonists thus quickly setting a benchmark so the reader might revel in the disruption of each individual status quo as the tale progresses. An enjoyable, character-centric thriller that will stay in your mind long after the shocking denouement has taken place. Highly recommended.

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Not what it seems to be

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021

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On the surface, this seems to be another tale of a twisted serial killer and his victims, but it is not what it seems to be. This story is more about relationships and their effects. Kenny has never known the nurturing he needed. At 16 years old, he is facing serial murder charges . Heather is not romantically in love while Maggie is. Ian is a privileged attorney who is involved with each of them. The ending is explosive.

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2013

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This story is actually told as two. One story is a study in infidelity and one about a murder. While it was well written, I couldn't get into either (sorry can't feel compassion for a man that cheats or a woman that allows him to do so and they all wonder how they got there). The murder could have opened a lot of doors but was barely refered to and I still didn't get the why of it.

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Janet K. Gallagher

Tattered Wings, An Excellent Read. NOW ON AUDIBLE!

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2013

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I had this book and read it when it came out. But had to have the Audible version. The reader is great with voice changes. I hope this author will add audible to all her books.
Tattered Wings
Lawyer, Ian Michaels wants to know why his client, Kenny Johnson, a young boy did the horrible things he is accused of doing. In seeking answers he is awakened to his own plight and the way he has handled his life.
As soon as I started reading, I got involved with what was happening and got to like the characters, hated the criminal and most of his family, felt sorry for his sister. TATTERED WINGS, BY SUSAN KEENE is an excellent book. Very well written and moves quickly. The ending was unexpected. Liked how the problems were handled.
This book: also available as paperback.
Susan is a talented Author in different genres and publishing.
I have book one of her Children's book series, THE ADVENTURES OF DIGGITY THE DOG, in paperback.
Put Susan Keene on your: To Be Read Author List.

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Rick Ghent

Tattered Wings is a really spellbounding read!

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2013

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I may be a little biased in this particular review because I went to high school with the author - but I will tell you 'objectively' that this is a fun read! A normal divorce lawyer is drawn into the web of a juvinile accused of murders, done in ways you find hard to believe. He wants nothing to do with the case, but, with a compassionate heart, he finally decides to takes the case.
His investigations take him through events that change his life forever. The ending is a real blast! I love stories that don't let you know where they are really going! This is a good one!

Rick Ghent

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NC Nana

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2014

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I gave this book 4 stars because it was easy to read, had just enough detail to make it interesting. I would recommend this book to my friends.

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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2014

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It seems that the review of the book by c.bender is more of a personal attack for some reason, maybe because he or she cannot write and is jealous or is hiding under another name and cannot be honest enough to give their real name and is someone the author knows personally which is cowardly if true. Also the little dig about typos could be overlooked if their own writing was not so filled with mistakes. If you do
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Christine Parker

A good read that urges you to the end to find out how it all works out!

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2014

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What a great fast moving book, once I picked it up I couldn't put it down! I love how it didn't linger too long on any one topic but moved on and kept my interest in all aspects of the book. A good read that keeps you holding on until the end to find out how everything turns out.

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