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Sue Grafton (page 3)


Cover art for 'J' IS FOR JUDGMENT
FICTION
Released: May 5, 1993

"Solidly readable but minus the compelling edge of Grafton's best."
Private investigator Kinsey Millhone, the author's tough, tenacious, California-based heroine, has taken on a freelance job for her ex-employer, California Fidelity Insurance. Read full book review >
Cover art for 'I' IS FOR INNOCENT
FICTION
Released: May 5, 1992

"Rack up another winner for Grafton."
California's formidable p.i. Read full book review >
Cover art for 'H' IS FOR HOMICIDE
FICTION
Released: May 6, 1991

"First-class work from an author whose range grows steadily deeper and richer."
Kinsey Millhone, twice-divorced ex-cop, ever dauntless, ever vulnerable ("A" is for Alibi, etc., etc.), now investigating claims for California Fidelity, is assigned a seemingly routine claim from the files of deceased co-worker Parnell Perkins—robbed and shot dead. Read full book review >
Cover art for 'G' IS FOR GUMSHOE
FICTION
Released: May 4, 1990

"The story is complex; the body-count high; the sexual encounters feverish; and the villains chilling—in another can't-put-it-down outing for this talented author."
There's a contract out on the life of Kinsey Millhone, Santa Teresa's tough-tender ex-cop private eye ("A "Is For Alibi, etc.). Read full book review >
Cover art for 'F' IS FOR FUGITIVE
FICTION
Released: March 15, 1989

"Intriguing plot; swift pace; convincing, mostly repellent characters; seedy, small-town ambience; and a heroine who has mellowed just a little make this another winner for Grafton."
Gutsy California p.i. Read full book review >
Cover art for 'E' IS FOR EVIDENCE
FICTION
Released: May 1, 1988

"The taut, dense plot is marred by a crucial flaw, but an unflagging pace, skilled buildup of tension, lively characters, and Kinsey's offbeat charm make this yet another of the author's first-class entertainments."
Tough, vulnerable, twice-divorced P.I. Kinsey Millhone ("C"Is For Corpse, etc.) is being framed for insurance fraud, along with Lance Wood, president of Wood/Warren, manufacturer of industrial furnaces, whose warehouse has burned down. Read full book review >