The Chicago Phoenix

Jimmy Keene's Untold Story

By: James Keene

Narrated by: William Hurlbut

Before Larry Hall and the events of Black Bird, Jimmy Keene already had a life that most people couldn’t begin to imagine.

Jimmy Keene has a promising future that could take him all the way to a professional sports career, but, instead, he has been secretly running a dangerous marijuana business since he was 13 years old. At a young age, Jimmy survives shootouts, brawls, robberies, and even a heist or two. Survival is never guaranteed.

Jimmy’s business thrives for two decades, until he is arrested and sent to prison. Less than two years later, Jimmy earns early release and a full pardon for aiding the FBI as an undercover operative - but his future has still gone up in smoke.

Newly freed from his perilous prison life, Jimmy is left with nothing but the memory of his former financial success and a determination to redeem his past mistakes.

This thrilling follow-up to Black Bird details Jimmy Keene’s action-packed time in the drug business, shares stunning details about his mission to absolve his past, and recounts his rise from the ashes to rebuild a better life and forge his own path all the way to Hollywood.

©2023 James Keene (P)2023 Silly Goat Media

Outstanding

I absolutely loved this book! I couldn’t stop listening to it! He is the best! 🤗🤗

Incredible from start to finish.

Very well written and narrated. Highly engaging and a truly remarkable story. I enjoyed Black Bird and found this story to be very complementary. I would also recommend this title on a stand alone basis. Didn't want the story to come to an end.

Great Detail

crazy to hear all that Jimmy risked as a operative for the FBI. The Detail of the book makes it hard to stop listening. Looking forward to a movie.like black bird

Entertaining story

Crazy true story. Not as good as black bird, this one would make a great movie

Make This A MiniSeries AppleTV!

Having watched Black Bird twice, I would love to see this as a prequel miniseries. Keene does such a good job of placing the reader/listener into an immersive experience that I want to SEE!. The narrator is one of the best I’ve heard and I have heard a lot. Hats off to both! Thanks for sharing your life with us. Most importantly, as a Hoosier, thank you for helping to keep Larry Hall exactly where he belongs, Mr. Keene! After listening to your book, I can see how your life experiences helped you to navigate the pressure of all you went through to help get the job done.