Just after Independence Day in July 1953 Violet Sullivan, a local good time girl living in Serena Station Southern California, drives off in her brand new Chevy and is never seen again. Left behind is her young daughter, Daisy, and Violet's impetuous husband, Foley, who had been persuaded to buy his errant wife the car only days before . . .
Now, thirty-five years later, Daisy wants closure.
Reluctant to open such an old cold case Kinsey Millhone agrees to spend five days investigating, believing at first that Violet simply moved on to pastures new. But very soon it becomes clear that a lot of people shared a past with Violet, a past that some are still desperate to keep hidden. And in a town as close-knit as Serena there aren't many places to hide when things turn vicious
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"This was better than the average Kinsey novel. The only weird part was that it didn't have her usual apartment, or most of her normal locations, and I don't think Henry was in it. Maybe he was on vacation. :) Anyhow, it was a good read. A little on the dark side for Grafton, but I enjoyed it!"
— September (5 out of 5 stars)
" I can never keep track of which of this series I've read - but they're usually enjoyable enough. Certainly good enough to while away a journey or 2. It is strange how old-timey it feels - since Grafton has resolutely maintained her decision to keep things set in 1987 - 24 shorts years ago and it feels approximately as distant as the Victorian era! "
— Margaret, 2/15/2014" Entertaining as always. Once you're this far into the alphabet, you have to read them all! "
— Jeanie, 2/10/2014" I have enjoyed all of these series. Some have been better than others and this definitely was one of the greater ones. "
— Kathy, 2/9/2014" Pretty good. I wish the epilogue was longer. The ending was rather abrupt. But in all a good read. "
— Kari, 2/7/2014" Excellent story - part beautiful history, part suspense. "
— Tricia, 1/29/2014" 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, 1/28/2014" This book had a completely different feel from the other Kinsey Millhone mysteries. Loved the change of pace and vantage point. Great read! "
— Michelle, 1/24/2014" I love all of the books in this series (A-S) as well as all of the Janet Evanovich books (1-13) Both are fun easy reads! "
— Leanne, 1/19/2014" The Sue Grafton alphabet books are always a fun, easy read. I've enjoyed each one. "
— Mary, 1/11/2014" An enjoyable series of books. Still not tired of it on book S =) "
— Brandie, 1/7/2014Sue 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.