"THIS IS ONE OF GRAFTON'S MOST FUN-TO-READ BOOKS. . . . One of [Kinsey Millhone's] wildest adventures yet." --San Francisco Examiner When Kinsey Millhone agrees to do a favor for Henry Pitts, her lovable octogenarian landlord, she literally gets taken for the ride of her life. The family of a recently deceased WWII veteran wants her to find out why the military has no record of his service. All Kinsey has to do, she thinks, is cut through some government red tape. But when the dead man's house is ransacked and his old army buddy is beaten up, she quickly realizes he was not all he seemed. Before long Kinsey is trailing crooks halfway across the country, impersonating a hotel maid, tangling with a baseball bat-wielding grandmother, and running from one very dangerous character. With her money almost gone and her nerves frayed, Kinsey's got to solve a decades-old crime and make it back home in time for Henry's wedding . . . if she can make it back at all. . . .
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"Very good story; this one features Kinsey doing a favor for free that takes her on a wild chase looking for money hidden from a 40+ year old bank heist. The intricate plot makes it challenging to figure out who Kinsey can trust. The ending came as a surprise..."
— Sharal (4 out of 5 stars)
“This is one mystery series that gains strength with passing letter.”
— People“Unlike many detective series, Grafton’s seems only to get better each time out.”
— Entertainment Weekly" My favorite Kinsey Milhone novel...You can always count on Sue Grafton for a good story. "
— Meggityb, 2/16/2014" it was quite a good read considering that i started with low expectations. (i've never read any other book in the series). i loved the characters in the first part of the book but a more elaborate ending would have been satisfying. still it was a perfect cover for a slow afternoon. "
— Martina, 2/15/2014" Book #136 for the 2010 52 Books in 52 Week Ravelry Challenge. "
— Nancy, 2/11/2014" I don't know whether I've read too many of Sue Grafton's books, or if this one was just worse than the rest. I found this to be very slow and tedious. I felt like Grafton was dragging the story out just because she could. Gonna be a while before I try another one. "
— Jenny, 2/1/2014" (one review for series) ***** for the first book because I like the series enough to last till about R, now want more to find new authors, and finish another year. The rest get 3-4* because I cannot remember my favorites. I like strong, brave females who make choices and deal with consequences successfully. I like mysteries. I like funny eccentric, her odd sandwich and cute old landlord choices. Southern California feels warm and dry on a long cold Canadian winter. She always seems to go alone in the dark to meet the bad guy and get shot at the end (no,no), but why mess with success? "
— Anne, 1/21/2014" I just could not get into this book. Some of her storylines seem far fetched. Could nort finish. "
— ReneeB, 1/20/2014" This one was full of bumbling fools. The people involved were all idiots, including Kinsey. The one highlight of the book was where Kinsey told off her cousin, too bad she couldn't hold to it. "
— Darcy, 1/20/2014" L is for Loser ;-) I love Kinsey Millhone's adventures, but this one was completely unfulfilling. "
— Ginger, 1/17/2014" Kinsey gets a call from her cousin asking Kinsey to do a project. It turns out to be a story about a set of brothers who dislike each other. "
— Correen, 12/26/2013" What a fun series to read! "
— Michelle, 12/23/2013" Sue Grafton is a great writer, but I lose interest in her books simply because they are all too much alike. "
— Patty, 12/13/2013" One of her quirky books, fast-paced plot and anti-climactic ending. "
— Joy, 12/4/2013" This is another great novel in the Kinsey Millhone mystery series - very enjoyable read. "
— Virginia, 12/3/2013" I finally found "L"! And I must say...it was worth the search--one of Grafton's best. "
— Rita, 6/20/2013" Kinsey Milhone is a fun and spunky PI heroine. The alphabet series is great because it takes place starting in 1982. PI work seems terribly rudimentary before cellphones, the internet and other modern technology. References to gabardine suits and Chardonnay are greatly appreciated. "
— Rachel, 12/6/2012" I would say this is the only one so far that I did not really like "
— Jenna, 11/20/2012" Sitting down with a Sue Grafton book for me is like eating comfort food on a beautiful summer day. Couldn't get any better. "
— Julie, 9/19/2012" This might be the most boring of the series thus far. "
— Nikki, 6/19/2012" I figured it out early, but still entertaining "
— Dmehringer, 3/30/2012" Every way Kinsey turns seems to open another page from her unlnown past. What is true, where is this going, and and we have a fast paced story please let something good happen to Kinsey. "
— Greg, 10/23/2011" I love this series, but this one had a slow start for me. I actually started it three times, which hardly ever happens. Not my favorite Kinsey. "
— Jennifer, 10/11/2011" I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as previous ones, though I'd be hard pressed to say why. The ending was a little abrupt too. "
— Boneist, 9/6/2011" Definitely not the best Kinsey mystery, but still enjoyable. "
— Petula, 8/28/2011" Lawless is not what you think it would be. This one was fun and full of interesting characters. "
— Jean, 7/8/2011" Moving right along . . . and that's what Kinsey is doing! Sue is nearing the half-way point of the alphabet! "
— Margiek2000, 5/24/2011" I didn't like this one as much as others in the series. I found the story a bit too simple. "
— Roy, 5/23/2011" i can't get enough of kinsey!<br/>bravo sue! "
— Lawn, 5/15/2011" This is a great addition to the series! I couldn't put it down. A seemingly simple case quickly becomes complicated, with many twists and turns. Good read. "
— Marissa, 5/2/2011" Another very entertaining novel which Kinsey Millhone unravels with great success. "
— Carol, 4/11/2011" Kinsey is at it again. Mysterious key and names to track down. Lovely Sunday afternoon read. I figured this one out. "
— April, 4/2/2011" Good suspense element, and Kinsey Milhone is entertaining as usual. The way she kept getting out-conned was sort of annoying, and the ending was a little random, but it was a fun read. "
— Luisa, 3/15/2011" I vow each time I finish one of these books . . . that I will take a break and read something on my bedside table stash. Well, here I am reading book #12! Can't put these down!!! <br/> <br/>edited to say . . . finished it . . . love it!! "
— Readstoomuch, 3/11/2011" This was a quick read! Love Kinsey Millhone and her great PI work. Always an adventure! "
— Jennifer, 3/7/2011" Kinsey agrees to "just talk" to heirs trying to prove that their dead relative was in military service and that they are entitled to burial benefits for him. But things were not what they seemed. "
— Linda, 2/21/2011" Another good Kinsey Millhone mystery. This was unlike her others, in that Kinsey was an observer of a lot of the action instead of the main protagonist. About a convict, and his daughter, and his mother, and a "buried treasure". "
— Kathryn, 1/25/2011" 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 #136 for the 2010 52 Books in 52 Week Ravelry Challenge. "
— Nancy, 12/18/2010" Not my favourite story of the series "
— Curlyhair, 12/18/2010Sue 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.
Mary Peiffer is an audiobook narrator, most known for her narration of Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries.