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When Kinsey Millhone answers her office door late one night, she lets in more darkness than she realizes. Janice Kepler is a grieving mother who can't let the death of her beautiful daughter Lorna alone. The police agree that Lorna was murdered, but a suspect was never apprehended and the trail is now ten months cold. Kinsey pieces together Lorna's young life: a dull day job a the local water treatment plant spiced by sidelines in prostitution and pornography. She tangles with Lorna's friends: a local late-night DJ; a sweet, funny teenaged hooker; Lorna's sloppy landlord and his exotic wife. But to find out which one, if any, turned killer, Kinsey will have to inhabit a netherworld from which she may never return.
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"I've been slowly making my way through Sue Grafton's alphabet mysteries, which I initially read as I cared for my infant daughter through middle of the night feedings almost three decades ago. Since I don't remember anything other than how much I enjoyed Kinsey Millhone, I've returned to this series to reacquaint myself with the delightful and determined PI and follow her through to the end of the alphabet. "K is for Killer" is a deeper, darker book than its predecessors. As Kinsey wrestles with untangling the many threads of the cold case of Lorna Kepler's murder, she must also wrestle with the limitations of our justice system vs. the obligation to seek justice on behalf of the dead. Grafton's prose is richer in this novel as she delves into the moral dilemmas Kinsey faces. Rosie and Henry are practically absent from this novel, but the people who dominate the night life of Santa Teresa show Grafton's talent for creating fascinating and full-bodied minor characters while continuing to develop her main character. I'm looking forward to the next books in this series."
— Francie (4 out of 5 stars)
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A New York Times bestseller
K Is For Killer Listener Reviews
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Betty Marler, 10/23/2018
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" Kinsey has always pushed the envelope, but this time she fully departs the light for darkness. While heading towards her departure gate from playful imp to angry nemesis she meets people who all could have done it. Unusual for the author, this was curiously heavy handed and sparse in plotting, more like a first book. Still, it's a pretty good overall series, and this is a pivotal case for Kinsey, I think, in her self-development. "
— aPriL, 2/17/2014 -
" Live Kinsey Milhone.....will read every one. A fun read with characters you met in the beginning of the series. "
— Pat, 2/14/2014 -
" Really got sucked into this. Love Kinsey Millhone. Love the universe. Love the normalness of the mystery and the detective work. Very human and relatable. Abrupt ending. "
— Michael, 2/13/2014 -
" I couldn't keep up with it. This one was a little disappointing to me. I usually love her books. Maybe the next one will be better. "
— Marsha, 2/11/2014 -
" I started reading this series over 15 years ago and they have been competently written throughout and while there was a dip in quality around 'P' or so, it is back up to snuff. Kinsey has changed in some ways over time, as you would expect given her aging, but also remained true to her values. Not getting irritating either, which is a risk for this type of series. "
— Catherine, 2/1/2014 -
" As usual, Sue Grafton, writes a good story. "
— Judy, 1/30/2014 -
" Late one night Kinsey Millhone lets Janice Kepler into her office. Janice wants someone to look into the death of her daughter Lorna Kepler. Janice was sure Lorna was murdered, but the police never came up with any suspects. This investigation has Kinsey becoming noctural and rubbing elbows will all sorts of people while she tries to reconstruct the life of Lorna in order to shed some light on her death. "
— Kristy, 1/22/2014 -
" Not so much, but Kinsey is always entertaining. "
— Carol, 1/15/2014 -
" 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, 1/14/2014 -
" Horrible ending...it's like she ran out of time & didn't finish the book properly. "
— Denise, 1/7/2014 -
" This was a good book to listen to on CD. I always enjoy the antics of the spunky PI, Kinsey Milhone. Investigating a murder after dark though led to lots of insomnia both for the author and me. "
— Mary, 1/6/2014 -
" This is the last one I read. Too redundant. "
— Tucki, 12/29/2013 -
" Another good read by Sue Grafton. I never saw this ending coming. "
— Kathy, 12/29/2013 -
" in which kinsey investigates the murder of lorna keppler, a high class prostitute. her friend danielle finally gives her a decent haircut. kinsey may or may not get involved with the mob. "
— Kricket, 12/19/2013 -
" Really enjoyed this one...sad to think that I only have one more before I am caught up on the series... "
— Mishka, 12/4/2013 -
" This was a good enough continuation of the series, but I didn't find the mystery quite as engaging, nor did I feel the ending really came together. "
— Marissa, 10/24/2013 -
" Entertaining and a quick read. "
— Amy, 9/28/2013 -
" I just couldn't get into this one. "
— Kacie, 9/17/2013 -
" Originally read in the 1990s; re-read in November 2007. Aside from the rushed and unsatisfying ending, this is one of my favorite Kinsey books. "
— Sarra, 3/14/2013 -
" We learn a bit more about Kinsey's family background in this alphabet mystery. I'm getting tired of the series, though. "
— Rae, 2/19/2013 -
" I was reading this one to catch up on the alphabet stories. it is as good as her other ones. "
— Gerald, 1/17/2013 -
" Kinsey becomes a night owl to investigate the death of a night owl. The passage when she talks finance with a teenage hooker and the other passage with a hooker that only speaks in rhymes are to laugh out loud. "
— Alex, 1/7/2013 -
" Reread this and loved it. Grafton is so amazing. "
— Leah, 8/27/2012 -
" See A is for Alibi. "
— Jenn, 4/10/2012 -
" Kinsey hits another home run. Love "the alphabet books". "
— K, 3/7/2012 -
" One of my fave Milhone's. Very Twin Peakish in that a popular high school student is murdered and then found to have had secret life. In investigating, Kinsey slowly becomes a creature of the night, sleeping all day and hanging with people working during night shifts (radio DJs, hookers, etc.). "
— Richard, 2/11/2012 -
" This read a little slower than her others. There was not much going on in this book and I was disappointed as she is such a good writer. "
— Gayle, 1/23/2012 -
" Good escapist reading. I enjoy Grafton's writing style. "
— Debbie, 12/26/2011 -
" This is a good, suspense-filled detective series. Be aware the series has strong language and adult situations. "
— Martha, 10/8/2011 -
" I thought the title should be "K" is for Kirkendall — but since she's the author, she got to chose Killer. Great book! "
— Margiek2000, 5/24/2011 -
" This was a good enough continuation of the series, but I didn't find the mystery quite as engaging, nor did I feel the ending really came together. "
— Marissa, 5/6/2011 -
" With the exception of one, I have loved all these Kinsey Malhone books. Looking forward to the next! "
— Julie, 4/30/2011 -
" I sarted with Sue Grafton's A is for Alibi and now K is for Killer....always entertaining and keeps me guessing right to the end. I plan to keep going with the alphabet and the Kinsey Millhone privite investigator series. "
— Betty, 4/17/2011 -
" This series is a wonderful escape into mystery and getting to know our Kinsey Millhone's family drama. "
— Carol, 4/11/2011 -
" Kinsey seems to just stumble on the solution to one murder after another, and to move through life without connection to another human being. The ending to this book was a little abrupt and not very satisfying in my opinion. "
— Susan, 4/8/2011 -
" I had a hard time trying to figure out who the killer was... Damn good book!!!!!!! "
— Chris, 4/7/2011 -
" ok. Nothing astounding. Quick read with likable characters. <br/><br/>Female private investigator is hired to investigate the death of a young woman who was a part time admin assistant and a high end escort. "
— C, 3/26/2011 -
" Another great read from Sue & Kinsey! Thanks girls!! :) "
— Readstoomuch, 3/3/2011 -
" This was a good book to listen to on CD. I always enjoy the antics of the spunky PI, Kinsey Milhone. Investigating a murder after dark though led to lots of insomnia both for the author and me. "
— Mary, 2/18/2011 -
" Another good Kinsey Milhone murder mystery. Didn't know who did it till the very end. "
— Kathryn, 1/21/2011 -
" Audiobook- <br/> "L"ittle "l"ight at the end , but "L"ove Kinsey ! "
— Angie, 1/3/2011 -
" 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, 12/31/2010 -
" Book #121 for the 2010 52 Books in 52 Week Ravelry Challenge.<br/><br/>What a great read. "
— Nancy, 12/18/2010 -
" Reading Sue Grafton never, ever gets old. "
— Loren, 12/12/2010
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.