Also, the descriptions of the locations and various houses and businesses she sees along the journey are told in such detail, you feel you are there with her. But the police thought his wife Nikki , with motive, access and opportunity, was the #1 suspect. Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018, Since Sue Grafton was one of my favorite mystery writers and unfortunately only made it to Y, I thought that I would go back to the beginning "A". I send condolences to her family, but Sue Grafton and her wonderful mysteries will always be in my heart. Had this been a one off book it would have probably got 3 stars but as I know it's a series and the character will be developed in later books I've given it an extra star. Please try again. Verder worden recensies ook geanalyseerd om de betrouwbaarheid te verifiëren. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

One credit a month to pick any title from our entire premium selection to keep (you’ll use your first credit now). I loved this one so much that I am now checking them out of the library. Highlight, take notes, and search in the book, In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. I loved this one so much that I am now checking them out of the library. I have been reading Sue Grafton for about 20 years and I love these novels. Harry her landlord and Rosie the restaurant owner are not just add-ins. “Sure I kept track at first. I enjoyed the twist and turns as Kinsey tries to find out the person that did the killing. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I took a small carton of half-and-half out of the little refrigerator to my right. Also, the descriptions of the locations and various houses and businesses she sees along the journey are told in such detail, you feel you are there with her. Had this been a one off book it would have probably got 3 stars but as I know it's a series and the character will be developed in later books I've given it an extra star. I was a little wary of returning to the first one as, presumably, they had improved over time. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I occupy one small corner of a large suite of offices that house the California Fidelity Insurance Company, for whom I once worked. A friend gave me one of the "alphabet books" by Sue Grafton. Unable to add item to List. By the time Laurence died, I didn’t give a damn about him. Plenty of people in the picturesque Southern California town of Santa Teresa had reason to want him dead. Eight years ago, she was convicted of killing her philandering husband. Please try again. He went his way and I went mine...”Her voice trailed off. Bitte versuchen Sie es erneut. A is for Alibi joins her with two mysterious marriages behind her and as she is asked by a convicted murderess to investigate her husband's death - and find the real killer.

Most of all, we learn about the thoughts and emotions of said detective; the fears and doubts, hopes and joys that render a fictional character truly human and real. I had heard so much about Sue Grafton's "alphabet" books that I couldn't wait to read one. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. I have an answering service to pick up calls when I’m out and I keep my own books. She seemed passionless and I couldn’t imagine her caring enough about anything to kill. Laurence Fife had been a difficult man. Many of the characters are so quirky that I find myself laughing out loud. READ THE SENSATIONAL BLOCKBUSTER THAT STARTED IT ALL! Having been born and raised in Los Angeles and now living in MA, I get a bit nostalgic when Kinsey is off in Los Angeles or up in San Francisco, visiting locations I am familiar with.

A twice-divorced loner with few personal possessions and fewer personal attachments, she's got a soft spot for underdogs and lost causes. I have been reading Sue Grafton for about 20 years and I love these novels. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? I studied her for a moment. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. I've read every book (paperbacks) in the series years ago but lost them all in a house move. Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018. Returning to ‘meet’ Kinsey again was a pleasure. Einige dieser Artikel sind schneller versandfertig als andere. It's all there, the damsel in distress, the accumulation of murders, the haunts of the rich and famous, the fancy expensive cars, the plot twists and romance, the seedy bars and cheap motels, the hard-boiled loner detective. "Smart, well-paced, and very funny."--Newsweek. I was curious about her books, but kept forgetting to check them out. I've read every book (paperbacks) in the series years ago but lost them all in a house move. Prime members enjoy fast & free shipping, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video and many more exclusive benefits. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I sat down in my swivel chair. Now she's out on parole and needs Kinsey's help to find the real killer. I'm not a fan of Stephanie Plum (even though I have tried three separate time) and thought this would be similar to those novels. “Call me Nikki. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2020. The heroine, ( detective of series) is Killory who has an office on same floor as the insurance company that employs her to check whenever there's a questionable claim, like the one she is investigating concerning a disability claim that she is sure is a faked injury. In addition to all the above details, we also have a wealth of details about clothes and food, fine wines and cheap booze, architecture, plants, city streets and freeways. There's a problem loading this menu right now. 7 Personen fanden diese Informationen hilfreich. I enjoyed the twist and turns as Kinsey tries to find out the person that did the killing. "Smart, well-paced, and very funny."―Newsweek. I do love a good mystery and was excited to finally get around to reading a Grafton novel. I’ve read most of this series over the years and really enjoyed them. I send condolences to her family, but Sue Grafton and her wonderful mysteries will always be in my heart. Great Introduction to the 'Alphabet Murders' series. After Grafton died, I was reminded that I wanted to read this series. There was a problem loading your book clubs. She makes mistakes. If you look back through my book review history you'll see that I read quite a bit of crime fiction. We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your shopping experience, to provide our services, understand how customers use our services so we can make improvements, and display ads. It just makes me feel secure to have a nightgown, toothbrush, and fresh underwear at hand. Please try your request again later. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 July 2020. I've seen Sue Graftons alphabet books for a while as a fan of mystery books and have hesitated before buying them.