Private investigator Kinsey Millhone is back, sassy and self-reliant as ever. Visiting a small town in the Sierras, Kinsey aids a recent widow, Selma Newquist, who believes that her detective husband did not die of a heart attack, as reported, but from foul play. Kinsey sifts through the paper trail Tom Newquist left behind, trying to discover what he was investigating before he died. Kinsey is about to call it quits when she is severely beaten in her motel room. Spurred to probe further she soon unearths clues regarding a long-unsolved murder that may or may not implicate the colleagues of Tom Newquist. Wry and intelligent, Kinsey Millhone solves the case -- and Sue Grafton delivers the goods. "Kinsey Millhone is the epitome of the tough, independent, smart, feisty PI .... entertaining and engaging." (Booklist)
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"These "alphabet novels" are nothing short of perfect mystery. Grafton's cleverly crafted characters will stay with you long after you are finished reading the books. Kinsey Milhone, her landord/best friend, Henry and all the others seem so much like real people it is hard to imagine a world without them. I was on the edge of my seat with all the twists and turns, never forseeing what was coming next. I felt that each novel, as Grafton advanced through the alphabet, improved in every way. I would highly recommend the books to anyone who loves a great mystery."
— Patty (5 out of 5 stars)
" I wrote about N is for Noose here. "
— Theryn, 2/8/2014" A bit weird reading about a private investigator who uses pay phones and a typewriter because the stories are set in the 80s; enjoyable story though. "
— Nova, 2/6/2014" I try to intersperse longer novels with a fun trashy paperback. And I don't mean 'trash' in a bad way- this is classic Kinsey. "
— Loren, 2/1/2014" Another in the Kinsey Millhone series by Sue Grafton. Although I had read this years ago, I read it again recently. I didn't remember enough of it, so I guess it didn't stick with me very well. The ending was pretty familiar, though... very abrupt. "
— Dolly, 1/29/2014" I love that Kinsey stayed with Dietz in the beginning of this book to help him from his surgery. I really like them as a "couple". I noticed that when Kinsey is somewhere working on a case she does not do her runs. I think she should because they help clear her mind and put the pieces together faster. Poor Kinsey goes to the hospital, again. "
— Christine, 1/27/2014" Book #155 for the 2010 52 Books in 52 Week Ravelry Challenge. "
— Nancy, 1/24/2014" I'd give this a 2.5 if I could. Good story, but too predictable. "
— Natasha, 1/24/2014" Kinsey is a likable heroine and this series of A to ? are fun and easy to read. "
— Gretchen, 1/8/2014" Still a huge fan of Kinsey Millhone, private investigator. I never get bored with her antics....This time she spends most of the book away from home in Nota Lake, California employed by a widow who wants to know why her husband who died of a heart attack had been so troubled before he died. "
— Betty, 1/7/2014" This is a great series of books!!!! "
— Heather, 12/26/2013" Not bad. I've read better, but it was an interesting twist at the end which I liked. Worth the read! "
— Anissa, 12/23/2013" Kinsey Millhone 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, 12/20/2013" I give it credit for being different from the others, but I don't know that different here was better. Maybe it was because I was reading the book out loud and I had allergies the past few weeks, but this book and all 289 pages actually seemed to drag on. "
— Justin, 12/14/2013" in which kinsey travels to the hick town of nota lake to find out why selma newquist's husband tom was so upset before he died. kinsey's fingers get dislocated, which is disgusting. seems that her hair has gone back to it's moplike state. "
— Kricket, 12/14/2013" This was the first Grafton book that disappointed me. It wasn't up to the standard set by earlier ones in the series. "
— Dave, 12/14/2013" This is my third or so reading. Not the best one of the series, mostly because of the weak ending. But I like Kinsey in this one--she's very real. "
— Meg, 11/12/2013" Listened to the abridged audio book and while I've always enjoyed reading Sue Grafton mysteries, it's a kind that I'd rather do abridged. "
— Nonie, 8/3/2013" Kinsey is hired to find out what was on the mind of a man who died of a heart attack out in the middle of a road late at night. It's an interesting mystery, but I felt it was a step back from the flow of the books recently. "
— Marissa, 5/12/2013" Entertaining, but build up was too long--unnecessary details need to be cut. "
— Dan, 4/8/2013" I skipped pages.. could pick up right where she had been.. lots of detail about nothing... liked the author...but so slow writing ..skipped to last chpater..told the mystery..and wrapped up the whole book.. borrowed from Janice "
— Cindy, 3/4/2013" A bit of a slow go for Sue Grafton. Other books of hers have been much more interesting. If you like Grafton, then I'd say read it. "
— Beverly, 11/2/2012" Kinsey picks up where Sherriff Tom N. leaves off after his heart attack "
— Ann, 2/2/2012" One of my favorite series! "
— Cindy, 1/29/2012" I've been rereading Grafton's novels until I can get a copy of the latest from the library. They are an excellent way to kill an afternoon. "
— Lea, 11/10/2011" Good escapist reading. I enjoy Grafton's writing style. "
— Debbie, 8/31/2011" Different to the previous Kinsey Millhone mysteries, more of a thriller than a murder mystery. "
— Jack, 8/15/2011" I love these books. I think its because Kinsey seems so real, with real fears and apprehension. As I read her books I feel like I am living it right through her eyes. "
— Jean, 7/11/2011" Sue Grafton's first book of female private investigator, Kinsey Millhone. Kinsey is sassy, persistent, and fun! Great ending made me really ready for the next book. "
— Margiek2000, 5/24/2011" First in the series - makes you want to read more. "
— Roy, 5/23/2011" This is the book that started it all. I have been a Kinsey fanatic ever since. <br/> "
— Wayne, 5/20/2011" 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" meh ... it was too easy to figure out "
— Lynk, 5/12/2011" It was hard to really get into this book. The narrative was hard for me to get through at first. "
— Audrey, 5/9/2011" I love the jaunt of these Kinsey Malone stories. "
— Ardie, 5/7/2011" 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" I read the Sue Grafton "Alphabet Series" many years ago, and loved them all. She's quite a good mystery writer! "
— Karen, 4/28/2011Sue 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.
Mary Peiffer is an audiobook narrator, most known for her narration of Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries.