D Is for Deadbeat Audiobook, by Sue Grafton Play Audiobook Sample

D Is for Deadbeat Audiobook

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Read By: Mary Peiffer Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries Release Date: October 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781415930144

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

26

Longest Chapter Length:

32:55 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:49 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

15:18 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

52

Other Audiobooks Written by Sue Grafton: > View All...

Publisher Description

He calls himself Alvin Limardo, and the job he has for Kinsey is cut-and-dried: locate a kid who's done him a favor and pass on a check for $25,000. Stiffed for the retainer, Kinsey finds out Limardo's real name is John Daggett... ex-con, ex-liar-, ex-alchy, currently dead. The cops call it an accident but Kinsey differs. Look at his life! A lot of people hated him, from much-abused wives, to drug dealers out big money, to the families of five people he killed driving drunk. In short, Daggett wasn't popular.

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"I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would. The characters were interesting and many had unique personalities. I did manage to guess whom the killer was before the detective. A little more time on the post ending wrap up would have been nice, but otherwise the ending was entertaining. "

— Ronald (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “One of the things that makes Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone series so unfailingly entertaining is Millhone’s character. She’s the last one to cultivate eccentricities in the Nero Wolfe manner, and her unsentimental, loner’s-eye view of herself and the world keeps her feet on the ground. But her cases often get messy because she feels things strongly. This happens again, more satisfyingly than ever, in D is for Deadbeat.”

    — Detroit News
  • “Kinsey Millhone has the characteristic persistence of the good private eye who won’t be deterred from digging out the truth. With skill, Grafton keeps not only her appealing detective but her readers on the edge to know more.”

    — Ms. magazine

D Is for Deadbeat Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.38461538461538 out of 53.38461538461538 out of 53.38461538461538 out of 53.38461538461538 out of 53.38461538461538 out of 5 (3.38)
5 Stars: 4
4 Stars: 13
3 Stars: 18
2 Stars: 2
1 Stars: 2
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 1
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 (0.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Don Snyder, 9/3/2022
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " i'm not a big fan of mystery but these are well written and easy reads "

    — Eileen, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Grafton again doesn't really disappoint with this volume of the Kinsey Millhone series. Another good story and a nice quick read. It's refreshing sometimes to sit down with a story that just unfolds without too much contemplation and you don't want to put down. I should have seen the twist coming sooner than I did, but still satisfied with the outcome. "

    — Crista, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I will try one more. If I'm not wow'd I won't continue with the series. There are to many great books to read. "

    — Beth, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " She writes a nice story - not heavy reading usually a couple of small twists - what I would call a relaxing read. Will continue with the series "

    — Kerry, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book surprised me - in a good way. Long time ago (when I was still at school), I had (may sill have) a copy of B is for Burglar. I couldn't get on with it. BUT, this one kept me guessing right up to the end. I think it is very well written. I definatly want to read more by this author now! "

    — Shahrun, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I started this yesterday and I am hooked. "

    — Charise, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The pace of this book kept me reading and reading and reading. "

    — Yvonne, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This alphabet series keeps getting better and better. This is the fourth. Ok in the series and I think it was better than the last three. I will def keep reading these books. "

    — Jillian, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another of the alphabet series I enjoyed. They are usually humorous, romance, mystery, all wrapped into one. Not disappointed. A quick read too. "

    — Kathy, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another twist at the end. Like I said, so long since I read these, it's like new. I had completely forgotten whodunit. The beatings to Kinsey's emotions are revelatory. "

    — Grace, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like these earlier books (like this one) better than the later ones. "

    — Denise, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This series is really the first set of mystery books I've read and I never see the ending coming. Never know who did it, never feel trepidation, excitement, fear. Eventually someone will try to kill Kinsey and they probably did it. huh. "

    — Tabatha, 11/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Didn't like who the murder was and how it ended. "

    — Sue, 9/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Alvin Limardo hires Kinsey to deliver $25,000. However, before she can do the job, Alvin's check to Kinsey bounces. When Kinsey sets off to find Alvin, she finds that he's widely despised by his family and others. After Alvin turns up dead, the list of suspects rapidly mounts. "

    — Lundy, 9/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A nice and easy detective mystery great for passing time. I am very fond of this entire series of books. They certainly aren't a literary marvel but they are fun and light. "

    — Amanda, 9/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book has so many red herrings and changes that my head went all asplodey. I didn't see a lot of things coming and was totally surpised by the ending. With each novel in this series Kinsey becomes more real and more of a friend. a truly great series. "

    — Stephanie, 9/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite letter so far. But, good nonetheless. "

    — K8e, 8/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " With each book, Grafton is getting better at telling her story without letting on who the guilty party is. I'm liking the stories better as I move through the series. "

    — H3dakota, 4/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Again another great little detective story, these are hard to put down "

    — Curlyhair, 3/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's one of those that takes you thru twists and turns and you wonder how you got there. "

    — Jeanie, 12/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read all the books in this series. They are nothing earth-shattering and after reading a few, you can see the formula. But I like the Kinsey character and they are easy and fun to read. "

    — Thenerdmom, 8/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Urgh. This was terrible. I cared for nothing that was happening other than noticing Kinsey finally had sex, which is ironic given her name. "

    — Stephen, 7/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The ending of the book was surprising. She gets better with each book in the series. On to E! "

    — Theresa, 7/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This one was pretty good....back to the first books again. I figured it out before she told me but was still sad to realize I was right. "

    — Mishka, 6/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " a nice mystery. enjoyed it. "

    — Trish, 2/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love reading these books. :) They get me thinking and bring out the curious side of me. I never wanna finish the series! "

    — Argillis, 10/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am attempting again to read this series in order in its entirety. An entertaining read. "

    — K1d2, 9/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm really enjoying this series. It's my impression that the writing has improved in C is for Corpse and D is for Deadbeat. I'm enjoying the characters more and more. I can't say that I wasn't eager to see how things were going to progress with Jonah in this book. "

    — Shannon, 7/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " First in the series - makes you want to read more. "

    — Roy, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the book that started it all. I have been a Kinsey fanatic ever since. "

    — Wayne, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Perfect rainy day reading. Easy reading mystery thriller. Some weeks you don't want to delve into a pulitzer, but just want to get lost in a good story. This is that kind of book. "

    — Nadia, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " meh ... it was too easy to figure out "

    — Lynk, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was hard to really get into this book. The narrative was hard for me to get through at first. "

    — Audrey, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love the jaunt of these Kinsey Malone stories. "

    — Ardie, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Sudah lama g bc buku misteri, jdnya bc buku ini. Kasusnya cukup apik, cm penceritaannya gaya hollywood bgt. G ada yg istmw, tp lumayanlah, kayak nonton serial detektif di tv. "

    — cindy, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read the Sue Grafton "Alphabet Series" many years ago, and loved them all. She's quite a good mystery writer! "

    — Karen, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love these too. Similar to Janet Evanovich. Light and humorous. I'm up to the 'u' book "

    — Jean, 4/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm starting from A and will get to Z when it comes out. Love this genre. "

    — Sherri, 4/16/2011

About Sue Grafton

Sue Grafton (1940–2017) was a New York Times bestselling author published in twenty-eight countries and twenty-six languages. She began her alphabet series in 1982, and they have become international bestsellers, with readership in the millions. Like Raymond Chandler and Ross Macdonald, she earned new respect for the mystery form. Readers appreciate her writing’s buoyant style, eye for detail, deft hand with character, acute social observances, and abundant storytelling prowess. She has been named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America and was a recipient of the Ross Macdonald Literary Award.

About Mary Peiffer

Mary Peiffer is an audiobook narrator, most known for her narration of Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries.