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  • Written by: Don Winslow
  • Narrated by: Ed Harris
  • Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (74 ratings)

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Free Billy

Written by: Don Winslow
Narrated by: Ed Harris
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Publisher's Summary

Billy has figured it out.

How to live free.

That’s "free" as in "it costs no money" at hotel buffets, fast-food drink fountains, beachside shower, his old van....

From the master of crime fiction comes an unexpectedly whimsical short story about this San Diego surfer whose life plan is working perfectly until he meets a wealthy woman at an art gallery opening (the hors d’oeuvres), falls in love, and then has to masquerade as an upstanding member of society.  

This O. Henry-style yarn will surprise and delight Don Winslow fans and short-fiction devotees alike.

©2021 Don Winslow (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC.

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Total Free Jen

Loved it. Charming little night cap with benefits.
My read the Dawn Patrol - not required


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Free Billy....interest free.

Strong start, weak finish. I feel the relationship could have been developed more. We went from meeting to marriage in the blink of an eye. Overall, mildly amusing story, Ed Harris is fantastic as the narrator.

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Such fun

Really enjoyable short listen. Couldn’t sleep- should have picked something else! I wound up listening to the entire thing.

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excellent listen

love ❤ love ❤ this Don Winslow 🏄‍♂️ Boone series with its amazing cast of surfer dudes & gals and great stories.. Don Winslow is such an awesome storyteller 😍

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Fine, I guess?

A free loader falls for someone but isn’t sure if he should express himself. Not exactly a lot of meat on this bone. Is what it is.

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Lighthearted and entertaining

Great writing, great narration, fun story - what's not to love. Ed Harris could make the phone book sound good.

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Noooo don’t end!!

Funny, engaging and I wanted it to keep going.
The end was a little predictable but so worth it anyway.

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Great story!

Free Billy is a great story I would recommend to try out .
It's funny and full of great characters.

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