The Kid is a 2016 historical western novel written by Ron Hansen.[1] It is about the legendary Old West outlaw, Billy the Kid,[2] including his involvement in the Lincoln County War of New Mexico.[3]

The Kid
First edition
AuthorRon Hansen
SubjectBilly the Kid
GenreWestern novel
PublisherScribners
Publication date
2016
Pages320
ISBN9781501129759

Reception

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According to Publishers Weekly, The Kid is "entertaining and lively…an excellent, transportive read".[4]

References

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  1. ^ Hagy, Alyson (18 November 2016). "Billy the Kid: The Novel". NY Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  2. ^ Hansen, Ron (2016). The Kid. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9781501133305. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  3. ^ Saul, John B. (2 October 2016). "Ron Hansen's 'The Kid': a vivid portrait of an American outlaw". Seattle Times. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  4. ^ "The Kid". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 18 January 2019.