tres•pass 'tres-p s n: a transgression of law involving one’s obligations to God or to one’s neighbor; a violation of moral law; an offense; a sin –Webster’s New International Dictionary (second edition, unabridged) In what may be her most unsettling novel to date, Sue Grafton’s T is for Trespass is also her most direct confrontation with the forces of evil. Beginning slowly with the day-to-day life of a private eye, Grafton suddenly shifts from the perspective of Kinsey Millhone to that of Solana Rojas, introducing listeners to a chilling sociopath. Rojas is not her birth name. It is an identity she cunningly stole, an identity that gives her access to private care-giving jobs. The true horror of this novel builds with excruciating tension as the listener foresees the awfulness that lies ahead. The wrenching suspense lies in whether Kinsey Millhone will realize what is happening in time to intervene. T is for Trespass–dealing with issues of identity theft, elder abuse, betrayal of trust, and the breakdown in the institutions charged with caring for the weak and the dependent–targets an all-too-real rip in the social fabric. Grafton takes us into far darker territory than she has ever traversed, leaving us with a true sense of the horror embedded in the seeming ordinariness of the world we think we know. The result is terrifying.
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"I've been reading this series for so long that it's hard to remember details of them all, but this might be my favorite in the series. In addition to a good mystery story, it grabbed at my emotions over and over, more than most of the other books have. Definitely looking forward to reading "U"!"
— Jenifer (4 out of 5 stars)
" another good Kinsey adventure. I will admit that some of Sue Graftons details were not congruent with the temporal setting of 1984--as in the 5-9 fruits and vegetables and whole granes "
— Stefanie, 2/20/2014" Sue Grafton is ALWAYS entertaining "
— Dee, 2/12/2014" I have been reading this series for a long time and I like the character. Some are better than others and this one was pretty good. "
— Sandy, 2/8/2014" I like Sue Grafton, and this book was, as usual, pretty good. However, it's also a bit disturbing and quite a wake up call for anyone who has elderly parents in need of a caregiver, or young children in need of a nanny. "
— Heidi, 2/8/2014" I just finished this book. I've read previous Kinsey Milhone alphabet stories and enjoyed them as well. I like the imperfection of Kinsey. This was a different story of identity theft and home care services. "
— Gumby, 1/31/2014" Even though Sue Grafton's writing seems to get crisper with each book in her alphabet series, this one didn't really grab me. The only other one I've felt this strongly about was "A is For Alibi." "
— Lana, 1/30/2014" I just started this and am already about 1/3 through. These are fast enjoyable reads. It is now Sunday and I have finally finished the book. Due to my back log of books I had to return the Debbie Macomber book 20 Wishes which sounded so good. I am hoping that I can get it back again. I do think that the new Evanovich book came out this weekend to so I will look forward to that. I am now going to start No! I Don't Want to Join a Book Club, which is the diary of a woman's 60th year. It is by Virginia Ironside and is a British book so we will see. It just looked interesting. T is for Trespass is a worthwhile read. Check it out! "
— Ruth, 1/28/2014" This story was a little darker than most Sue Grafton stories. "
— Maureen, 1/19/2014" Usual Sue Grafton but a bit darker, I missed the usual humor but still a good read. "
— Lori, 1/19/2014" This was a great read and although it was clear what was going to transpire it was great fun to see if Milhone caught up in time. I had to keep reading! "
— Ros, 1/19/2014" If you like Sue Grafton you'll be a fan of this book. It's classic Grafton, and if that's what you are looking for when you pick up this book you'll be satisfied. Nothing too surprising here but a nice mystery. "
— Maggie, 1/15/2014" Favoured author, but starting to find her pace of story slowing down. Might leave her for a while. That said, topical and thought provoking theme. Would prefer her to re-engage in some personal relationships again... "
— Katherine, 1/7/2014" I always enjoy her books...there is just too much time in between each one. "
— Dana, 12/30/2013" I love this author's series. Starting with A is for Alibi! A strong female heroine / detective. Not a lot of violence, but interesting stories! "
— Amy, 12/18/2013" This one was seriously creepy! "
— Diana, 12/17/2013" This book is excellent! I've read the whole series and every book is just getting better and better. Detailed plots and complex characters keep you interested from start to finish. "
— Bonnie, 12/14/2013" My favourite by far. I have read almost all the books since the beginning (Thanks in part to her daughter who recommended her to me-without telling me who she was until after the fact) and this one was fantastic! I couldn't put it down. "
— Amanda, 12/13/2013" I found a new author to love. I really like her books "
— Sbugsy, 7/20/2013" I like Grafton's book in general, and T is as good as any. The primary villain was not the typical who made one think about how vulnerable the elderly are. I recommend this book. "
— Bill, 6/10/2013" I love these alphabet mysteries. I just bought U is for Undertow, will be sad when they end. "
— Toni, 5/22/2013" Maybe not the epitome of Grafton's alpha-murders, yet there's such comfort in being with Kinsey Millhone and Henry. What can I say, I've enjoyed them all and look forward to the next. "
— Kathy, 4/12/2013" My first Sue Grafton alphabet mystery. It was fun and kept me intrigued. Hope it doesn't become formulaic after the 5th one. "
— Noelle, 4/1/2013" T is for terrific. This is one of my favorites of the alphabet series. There was a lot a trespassing, a tarantula and a testicle but I do not want to give anything away. If you like Sue Grafton you will love her latest. It is a good one to read if you haven't read any before either. "
— Matt, 1/30/2013" Kinsey thinks she's findng a caregiver for a grumpy neighbor and instead brings up a whole new form of identity theft and ways to hide murder. "
— Kyrie, 12/8/2012" This is a very good book...... A little bit of a new way of writing but I love it..... Sue is the bomb..... "
— Chris, 11/18/2012" An entertaining but light weight thriller. Made no great demands on me but did keep me wanting to know how it was going to end. "
— Christine, 9/17/2012" This was a good one. Tricky tricky. "
— Abbi, 9/14/2012" While Kinsey investigates a car accident, which requires her to track down an elusive witness, she becomes increasingly concerned about her elderly neighbor, who has a new caregiver following an injury. In parallel, caregiver Solana Rojas tells her story. "
— Susan, 10/11/2011" Once again, Grafton whips up and different plot all together for her protagonist. While the "heavy" in this was known from the onset, there was some suspense in the end. Still not really sure what it was all about as there were two plot lines running through the whole novel. "
— Tom, 9/1/2011" 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.
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