When Morley Shine, a fellow PI, dies from a heart attack, Kinsey Millhone takes over the seemingly simple task of gathering evidence for Lonnie Kingman, a local attorney immersed in a civil suit. Stakes are high. David Birney, acquitted of his wealthy wife's murder five years ago, got his hands on her fortune. Now Kingman wants to divest Birney of the money in favor of the wife's child by an earlier marriage. But the statute of limitations has about run out, and there is little progress. Kinsey's easy investigation turns into a nightmare. Shine's files are in disarray and the key informant lacks credibility. And she senses danger...a killer waiting to see what Kinsey uncovers. Somebody got away with murder once...will it be Kinsey's turn this time?
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""U" could be for unexpected, too. Imagine my surprise when Sue called and asked if she could use our names in this book. No kidding - page 50! I love wondering what the title of the next book will be. I bet Kinsey could figure it out!! Ready for the next one!! "
— Margiek2000 (5 out of 5 stars)
" Hmmm, not quite sure yet. It seemed to be lacking some of the action that the other Kinsey Millhone books had, but the mystery itself was a good one. "
— Kayla, 2/7/2014" It was interesting to see Kinsey in a new work environment. It looks like at first she was going to screw up the whole case. The more she investigated the more she found things that didn't add up until the end when one little piece of info made everything click. "
— Darcy, 2/2/2014" If you enjoyed the other Kinsey Millhone books, this one won't disappoint, it had me guessing up until the end. "
— Kelli, 1/20/2014" Kinsey is hired after the previous detective dies of a heart attack. She must find evidence that a man is guilty, but everything she finds points to his innocence in murdering his wife through the door peep hole. "
— Ann, 1/15/2014" This is perhaps one of the better story lines I have read in this series so far. The author's humor also seems to be developing much more through the series, it is witty and in such unexpected places that I can't help but to laugh...Great story line! "
— Liz, 1/12/2014" Another good Kinsey Milhone mystery. Generally well-written, but occasional contradictions. And, you never know whodunnit till the end. "
— Kathryn, 1/8/2014" Enjoying Grafton's Kinsey Millhone more and more before dreamland. Usually easy to put down for the night. Like Kinsey's quirks (i.e. small spaces). "
— Babs, 1/3/2014" Kinsey is a likable heroine and this series of A to ? are fun and easy to read. "
— Gretchen, 1/3/2014" This one was pretty good...although the ending felt rushed for me. "
— Mishka, 1/1/2014" I forgot how smoothly Grafton's writing flows. "
— Cindee, 11/12/2013" same formula as all the others but fun to read "
— Karla, 10/1/2013" One of the best of Sue Grafton "
— Chris, 9/15/2013" I got this book free with a magazine years ago and it was a great introduction to the alphabet crimes written by Sue Grafton, I find them an easy quick read but interesting and page turning at the same time. "
— Sadieb, 8/30/2013" I is for Innocent is the TITLE. And... a lie. This was my least favorite of the alphabet thrillers so far. It really honestly felt like a bit of a rip off. "
— Ginny, 7/29/2013" Another good installment in the Kinsey Milhone series. The ending came as a surprise, which is one of the reasons I really like this series. "
— Sharal, 4/7/2013" Entertaining, kept me guessing until the end (as I guess they're supposed to). "
— Steve, 2/9/2013" Another fun read from Sue Grafton! I LOVE Sue's sense of humor and quirky "murders". :) "
— Readstoomuch, 2/5/2013" This only got interesting at the end; with that said, I still read it in about 4 days. "
— Whitney, 10/11/2012" The style of the ending is something I should be accustomed to by this point in the series, but it still always scares me!! This was a convoluted mystery with several different crimes and some fun personal life information from Kinsey. I enjoyed it. "
— Marissa, 10/6/2012" Not the best I've read in the series "
— Curlyhair, 9/10/2012" I'm going through a vast selection of Sue Grafton and Mary Higgins Clark books left to me by a returning American. They provide good page-turning interest with bags of suspense, and easy reading. Great to escape into with a cup of tea. "
— Sarah, 8/14/2012" A pretty decent addition in the Kinsey Millhone series by Sue Grafton. I'm reading them all out of order, however I come across them, and the books in the middle of the series are pretty good, quick reads. "
— Dolly, 5/22/2012" I love Sue Grafton and her "Kinsey Milhone" series. Fun and quick reading. Great airplane reading. "
— Sara, 5/6/2012" Wondering what Reader's Digest would do with a Grafton work. She does like her long descriptions of where she is at the moment. The story line itself was pretty good. Didn't really know or at least I didn't have a clue until the final denouement. "
— Tom, 4/28/2012" One of my favorite series! "
— Cindy, 3/19/2012" I want to be Kinsey. Cool under fire, nerves of steel, smart and intuitive. Terrific series. "
— aPriL, 3/1/2012" Not one of the best in the Kinsey Millhone series but still a good read. "
— Westley, 10/24/2011" Good book. Kinsey had figured out who the murderer was long before I figured it out. "
— Shari, 9/9/2011" See my review on Sue Grafton's "A is for Alibi" for info on what I think of this series. "
— Hope, 9/5/2011" I have really enjoyed this whole series. This book was no exception. Sue Grafton has a writing style that just grabs and spins me in her web. "
— Christine, 5/24/2011" For some reason, this just wasn't what I expected from Grafton and I have to admit that the mystery style in this one didn't end as interestingly as I'd hoped... "
— Jennifer, 5/23/2011" Great plot. Now I am going to have to go back and pick up the books I've missed. "
— Peggy, 5/23/2011" I've enjoyed everyone of Sue Grafton's books. She 'hooks' me on the very first page and everything gets put aside until I've finished the book. Now I can't wait for her next one. "
— Donna, 5/22/2011" one of my favorites in this series! seemless transitions from present day to the past and a very entertaining storyline! "
— Tegan, 5/18/2011" Sue Grafton gets better and better...so good every single time! "
— Jennifer, 5/14/2011" Usual Kinsey Milhone tale - she gets involved, continues on like a terrier with a rt, and finally prevails. Did enjoy learning more about her family. "
— Agnes, 5/13/2011" I liked it. Grafton really does the whole set up well, and keeps you guessing until the end when everything comes together. This one was a bit different with skipping back and forth in time for the different characters, but I still liked it. "
— Nicole, 5/8/2011" Although it was an entertaining read, I found some aspects pretty hard to believe. For instance, after 20 years, I don't believe that a six year old could remember the face of a person he saw once. Do you remember anything you did when you were six years old with any clarity? I don't. "
— Evie, 5/6/2011" My guilty pleasure. I LOVE these books. "
— Annie, 5/5/2011" Another in the Kinsey Milhone series-Grafton will soon run out of letters. In this one Kinsey investigates the disappearance of a little girl 20 years ago and deals with her mother's newly found family with some new info on that score. Good mystery "
— Pmcdnld2, 4/28/2011" Good as always with this series, but the last two books have had a sad edge to them. It also ended rather quickly. "
— Jessica, 4/27/2011" I really like this continuing series! "
— Cynthia, 4/26/2011Sue 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.
Judy Kaye is a singer and actress best known for her long runs in Broadway musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, and Mamma Mia! In 2012, she earned a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway musical Nice Work If You Can Get it. She has also appeared in numerous plays and operas and has won three AudioFile Earphones Awards.