An original and deftly crafted blending of a ‘coming of age’ story, an internerational familial love triangle, and psychological suspense thriller, “For Love of Billie” by Patricia Vido is an extraordinary and riveting read from start to finish. Showcasing Vido’s impressive flair for the kind of character and narrative driven storytelling style that readers will find riveting, “For Love of Billie” is unreservedly recommended for community library Contemporary General Fiction collections. It should be noted for personal reading lists that this paperback edition of “For Love of Billie” from Grunge Muffin Press is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99).