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O Is For Outlaw (Abridged) Audiobook
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Fans have been fed short rations when it comes to Kinsey Millhone's past. We know of the aunt who raised her, the second husband who left her, the long-lost family up the California coast. But husband number one, vice-cop Mickey Macgruder, remained a mystery, until now. The call came from a guy who scavenges defaulted storage units and came up wit a box of documents about her. Curious, she hands over a twenty and amid childhood memorabilia finds an old undelivered letter. The letter will force Kinsey to reexamine her beliefs about the breakup of her first marriage, about the honor of the first husband, about an old unsolved murder... and it will put her life in the gravest peril.
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"The 'alphabet books' has a new reader. When you're a book-listener, the reader is VERY important. I had a bit of a transition with the new reader, Judy Kay, simply because she was new. I really preferred Mary Pfieffer, but I think that's because that's who Kinsey Millhone was to me. Also, I didn't care for her making Henry sold old and frail. I never pictured him that way. Still, I enjoyed this story and I got used to her reading in the end. If she continues to read the series, that will be fine. :)"
— KDawn (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Everything that has always worked for this first-class series works better here…O Is for Outlaw comes across with a freshness that suggests [Sue Grafton] has been taking stock of her skills, sharpening them up for the long haul.”
— New York Times Book Review -
“Extremely good—outstanding, in fact. As always Millhone is an engaging detective—a bit lighthearted, a bit sarcastic, always resourceful, and frequently funny.”
— San Francisco Chronicle -
“Suspenseful, surprising, and moving.”
— Wall Street Journal -
“Grafton keeps pulling out surprises—and pulling us in.”
— Entertainment Weekly -
“Sue Grafton hits the bull’s-eye with this fifteenth installment of her bestselling alphabet mysteries.”
— People -
“A fast, fun read, O Is for Outlaw is packed with Grafton’s clear, colorful imagery and signature metaphors.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“There’s comedy, melancholy, a clever puzzle, her usual cast of kooks and criminals, and lots of middle-aged angst redeemed by Kinsey’s winsomeness. In other words, the perfect Sue Grafton novel.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review -
“One of the very best entries in a long-lived and much-loved series.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“The story is well crafted and the characters are believable. Grafton’s fans will love it.”
— School Library Journal
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
O Is For Outlaw Listener Reviews
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" I couldn't believe I was so sad at the end...I have become so familiar with this character that I could really feel for her! I must say, this was another oustanding adventure. I think I may want to visit California after I finish the series! "
— Liz, 2/10/2014 -
" Liked it better the second time around. "
— Leah, 2/9/2014 -
" I am really enjoying being back into the Kinsey Millhone series. They are fun and easy reads with interesting plots and great endings. "
— Shari, 2/6/2014 -
" I liked this one...didn't expect the ending! "
— Jerrica, 1/22/2014 -
" I think that this was one of my favourites in the alphabet series. In this book, Kinsey becomes involved in a case about her first husband, Mickey Magruder, of whom we had hardly been told anything in previous books, so this one really illuminates Kinsey's past. "
— Duckpondwithoutducks, 1/20/2014 -
" Sue Grafton's alphabet books are entertaining, easy reads. Kinsey Millhone is an interesting heroine. "
— Susa, 1/16/2014 -
" 4.5 stars, I think. I loved getting a look at Kinsey's past. It was interesting seeing her evaluate her moral code and the decisions she's made in her life. I just really enjoyed this book. "
— Erin, 1/13/2014 -
" Listened to this on my drive home from Floria. Grafton does a great job with Kinsey Milhone. I thought it was an interesting idea to have Kinsey get a box of personal items that her ex has held onto for 14 years. "
— Diane, 1/1/2014 -
" Well done. One of the better books. "
— Penny, 12/3/2013 -
" This one was great. I loved that she went back and filled in the back story of Michael. It was a great way to fill in some of the blanks. "
— Mishka, 11/30/2013 -
" Pretty good. Not my favorite, but not bad. "
— MamaKat, 11/22/2013 -
" This was my first Grafton novel. I'm not sure why this series is so popular. I thought that the main character was interesting, but I didn't think that the way the mystery unravelled was very interesting. I was disapointed. "
— Kim, 11/4/2013 -
" Enjoyed this one as well, although I was disappointed with the epilogue; it would have been nice to have explored that angle a bit more. Oh well. "
— Boneist, 10/25/2013 -
" Listened to the next installment of the 'alphabet books' from Sue Grafton. I liked this one, but maybe not quite as much as the other recent ones. This was more of a personal story of Kinsey's past. "
— Jan, 10/23/2013 -
" Very Good, stories are getting 'meatier' "
— Cathy, 10/9/2013 -
" Loved this book in the Millhone series too . . . I'm taking a break after reading 15 of them in a row! Non-stop!! I absolutely will finish the series beginning again with "P" is for Peril! "
— Readstoomuch, 7/7/2013 -
" As always, I adore Kinsey....she is a girl of free spirit and true independence. Her dedication is admirable. Way to go again Sue Grafton! "
— Katherine, 4/21/2013 -
" This was about her first husband of about 14 years ago although she was only married to him less then a year. He was shot and she tries to find out why and by whom and it leads to a lot more involvement by people she has known for years. One of her better ones. "
— Cactuskid2, 4/7/2013 -
" Interesting lack of William in the scenes with Rosie; interesting background on Kinsey and her first husband! A bit bizarre; she didn't come across as believably in her youthful state, I thought. "
— Sarah, 3/31/2013 -
" This was not one of my favorite book, I just didn't think it had an even flow, and the story itself wasn't really what I would expect from a mystery. "
— Mariane, 10/20/2012 -
" I liked the one since it brought in some of Kinsey's past that the reader has really never been shown. I would have chosen a different ending, but still enjoyed the book! "
— Andrea, 5/23/2012 -
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Betty Marler, 4/22/2012
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" Just finished this one. Sus Grafton has hit her stride. I wil be sad to see this series end. In this book, Kinsey's x-husband shows up, but not in a good way. Alot of things are cleared up and finished from previous books. The series is starting to wrap up. So sad. "
— Mkingsford, 4/12/2012 -
" I just love her books this one was one more I had no idea..... "
— Chris, 3/5/2012 -
" One of my favorite series! "
— Cindy, 1/13/2012 -
" Typical Sue Grafton book. Good but never great. "
— Sheryl, 12/31/2011 -
" Keep writing, Sue, keep writing! We love your work!! "
— Margiek2000, 5/24/2011 -
" I was kind of getting bored during "L" and "M" and "N" but this one pulled me in and kept me interested the whole time. Spoiler alert: the butler did it. "
— Chanel, 5/3/2011 -
" This was a great mystery with many twists and turns. It also revealed more of Kinsey's past, which was quite interesting. "
— Marissa, 5/1/2011 -
" It wouldn't be summer at our house if we didn't listen to at least one Sue Grafton mystery while on a road trip. This one got us through Montana as well as Alaska! "
— Kathy, 4/7/2011 -
" Loved it! As usual Kinsey just leaps from the pages, my favorite PI. "
— Liz, 3/22/2011 -
" Love Kinzie and her quest for justice. "
— April, 3/20/2011 -
" Learnt a lot about Kinsey Milhone in this one. I've read quite a few of these - and have never been disappointed. Quite a few red herrings and dead ends and kept me guessing until the end. "
— Jan, 3/17/2011 -
" I love this series. What a great mystery. I am always guessing. "
— Nancy, 3/7/2011 -
" I enjoyed it, though I would say it is in the mid-range of the series. "
— Greg, 2/23/2011 -
" Not quite as good as the rest of the series, but OK. "
— John, 1/27/2011 -
" Audiobook- <br/> "O"h , if "o"nly Mary had read this one too ... "
— Angie, 1/20/2011 -
" I liked this one...didn't expect the ending! "
— Jerrica, 1/14/2011 -
" 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 -
" An interesting story line, and a good read. "
— Barb, 12/21/2010
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 Judy Kaye
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.