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U Is for Undertow: A Kinsey Millhone Novel Audiobook
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It’s April 1988, a month before Kinsey Millhone’s thirty-eighth birthday, and she’s alone in her office catching up on paperwork when a young man arrives unannounced. Michael Sutton is twenty-seven, an unemployed college dropout. More than two decades ago, a four-year-old girl disappeared, and a recent newspaper story about her kidnapping has triggered a flood of memories. Sutton now believes he stumbled on her lonely burial and could identify the killers if he saw them again. He wants Kinsey’s help in locating the grave and finding the men. It’s way more than a long shot, but he’s persistent and willing to pay cash up front. Reluctantly, Kinsey agrees to give him one day of her time.
But it isn’t long before she discovers Sutton has an uneasy relationship with the truth. In essence, he’s the boy who cried wolf. Is his story true, or simply one more in a long line of fabrications?
Moving effortlessly between the 1980s and the 1960s, and changing points of view as Kinsey pursues witnesses whose accounts often clash. Gradually, we come to see how everything connects in this twisting, complex, surprise-filled thriller. And as always, at the beating heart of her fiction is Kinsey Millhone, a sharp-tongued, observant loner who never forgets that under the thin veneer of civility is a roiling dark side to the soul.
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"What a nice relaxing Sunday afternoon read....a trip down memory lane as well with hippyville of the 60s revisited, maybe with less than flattering editorial implications as child abuse/abandonment occurs. Grafton does not disappoint her readers in this book; Kinsey is engaged and feels quite believable for her systematic investigation of a "cold case"."
— Jane (4 out of 5 stars)
U Is for Undertow Listener Reviews
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Betty Marler, 9/13/2018
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" The best yet? Maybe, it was certainly a great read and quite different from the previous letters. "
— Ljstubbs, 2/19/2014 -
" I like this series, but was disappointed that this one had some gratuitous junk. "
— Teresa, 2/11/2014 -
" Kinsey and her peanutbutter and pickle sandwiches never get old. "
— April, 2/10/2014 -
" I have read all the books in this series this book jumped around from different characters and kept u on ure toes almost the whole time I love Sue and Kinsey "
— Suzie, 2/9/2014 -
" Good as always with this series, but the last two books have had a sad edge to them. It also ended rather quickly. "
— Jessica, 2/3/2014 -
" Although a fun read which keeps you guessing- there is a major plot hole in this book which is never resolved and goes to the heart of the action. Kinsey is as quirky and intelligent as ever but the bad guys are too muddy and unformed. Grafton is getting to the end of the alphabet on this one. "
— Oldesq, 2/1/2014 -
" Grafton as usual. A more developed characterization of Lindsey Milhone. It's a good read. "
— Beverly, 1/26/2014 -
" I forgot how much I like these books! 3.5 at least. "
— Katie, 1/19/2014 -
" What can I say? I love Kinsey so I like to read about her life and how she lives. She lives alone and is a neat freak in 1988. Who doesn't what to relive the 80's? "
— Chelsey, 1/19/2014 -
" This was my first Sue Grafton book and I really enjoyed it. The ending was somewhat anti-climatic but it was a good read overall. "
— Ali, 1/9/2014 -
" I've always enjoyed the atmosphere of this series. The intervals between the novels have streched a bit too long, but after a few tens of pages I was immersed again. A solid sample of the genre, enjoyable reading from the lighter end of the spectrum. "
— Laura, 1/9/2014 -
" All are fun quick reads.... Love the character and neighbor. "
— Terribrown, 12/26/2013 -
" This was one of my least favorites of this series. "
— Marylu, 12/24/2013 -
" had read before; listened to audiobook 4/16/2013 "
— Laura, 12/4/2013 -
" Pretty good, a new Kinsey Milhone always has a comforting sameness plus a few twists, this fits the bill. "
— Meaghan, 11/6/2013 -
" I enjoyed this book one of Sue's better books "
— Jan, 10/31/2013 -
" I have read this whole series and still really enjoy it. "
— JenniferB, 10/19/2013 -
" 3 and a half. I think Sue Grafton did a fine job telling this story between decades, but I prefer her writing to stick to Kinsey and the forensic solving of the crimes rather than taking me back into the lives of the participants. "
— Alice, 7/24/2013 -
" This was a very engaging book, though I found the ending to be a bit predictable. I'll definitely look for some more titles by this author. "
— Roula, 3/11/2013 -
" workmanlike escape reading, but a particularly unpleasant plot line "
— Odoublegood, 12/28/2012 -
" confusing around the end of the book. "
— Angela, 8/6/2012 -
" A fun read for the end of the summer. "
— Kathleen, 3/14/2012 -
" A big improvement over T, Grafton has stepped up her game. Thoroughly enjoyed it. "
— Emma, 3/4/2012 -
" This was one of her better ones in the series. A lot going on and you really didn't know who done it until towards the very end. "
— Ann, 2/10/2012 -
" i always love the kinsey milhone books! "
— Sherri, 2/9/2012 -
" I love Kinsey Milhone. And I like that Sue Grafton keeps her in the 80's. I've read all of them, starting with A. Looking forward to V us for Vengeance. "
— Cherie, 11/16/2011 -
" Great, its such a clever story, very cunningly and deliciously delivered so it leaves me wanting to find out more. The way that Ms Grafton uses me....well!. "
— Greg, 8/3/2011 -
" The book had a good plot, but had a few paragraphs where the information I could've done without. Also felt like the end wrapped up too quickly for the suspense the book had built up. "
— Natasha, 7/30/2011 -
" "U" could be for unexpected, too. Imagine my surprise when Sue called and asked if she could use our names in this book. No kidding - page 50! I love wondering what the title of the next book will be. I bet Kinsey could figure it out!! Ready for the next one!! "
— Margiek2000, 5/24/2011 -
" I have really enjoyed this whole series. This book was no exception. Sue Grafton has a writing style that just grabs and spins me in her web. "
— Christine, 5/24/2011 -
" For some reason, this just wasn't what I expected from Grafton and I have to admit that the mystery style in this one didn't end as interestingly as I'd hoped... "
— Jennifer, 5/23/2011 -
" Great plot. Now I am going to have to go back and pick up the books I've missed. "
— Peggy, 5/23/2011 -
" I've enjoyed everyone of Sue Grafton's books. She 'hooks' me on the very first page and everything gets put aside until I've finished the book. Now I can't wait for her next one. "
— Donna, 5/22/2011 -
" one of my favorites in this series! seemless transitions from present day to the past and a very entertaining storyline! "
— Tegan, 5/18/2011 -
" Sue Grafton gets better and better...so good every single time! "
— Jennifer, 5/14/2011 -
" Usual Kinsey Milhone tale - she gets involved, continues on like a terrier with a rt, and finally prevails. Did enjoy learning more about her family. "
— Agnes, 5/13/2011 -
" I liked it. Grafton really does the whole set up well, and keeps you guessing until the end when everything comes together. This one was a bit different with skipping back and forth in time for the different characters, but I still liked it. "
— Nicole, 5/8/2011 -
" Although it was an entertaining read, I found some aspects pretty hard to believe. For instance, after 20 years, I don't believe that a six year old could remember the face of a person he saw once. Do you remember anything you did when you were six years old with any clarity? I don't. "
— Evie, 5/6/2011 -
" My guilty pleasure. I LOVE these books. "
— Annie, 5/5/2011 -
" Another in the Kinsey Milhone series-Grafton will soon run out of letters. In this one Kinsey investigates the disappearance of a little girl 20 years ago and deals with her mother's newly found family with some new info on that score. Good mystery "
— Pmcdnld2, 4/28/2011 -
" Good as always with this series, but the last two books have had a sad edge to them. It also ended rather quickly. "
— Jessica, 4/27/2011 -
" I really like this continuing series! "
— Cynthia, 4/26/2011
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.