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Reviewed by Denise Stern for Readers' Favorite
M. William Phelps has created a true crime read with Bad Girls. This is the true story of Bobbi Jo Smith and her lover, Jennifer Jones. The two women were accused and convicted of the murder of a man in Texas. His bed-ridden mother was locked in her room during the murder. The story develops with detailed and well researched descriptions of both girls involved in the crime, as well as what may have propelled them to commit their violent act. The story involves tales of drugs, love, and twisted emotions that unfortunately resulted in a violent and gruesome death. The narrative is filled with quotes from all participants, and are included ad infinitum.
Bad Girls is an interesting book, but is somewhat different than the author's previous works of true fiction. In this book, he seems to have taken the side of one of the women accused of the murder - Bobby Jo Smith. While the book leads the reader along a "she said/she said" history, it may ultimately be impossible for the reader to decide exactly which one of the girls pulled the trigger. Phelps takes quite a bit of time explaining Bobby Jo's unfortunate childhood, and was repetitive in places. However, if one can get past the relationship that was forged between the author and Bobby Jo Smith, the book certainly provides a bird's-eye view of one of the most atrocious crimes in recent Texas from the perspective of one of the accused. However, readers may have trouble sympathizing with either of the girls or their lifestyle.
