Series: A Kinsey Millhone Novel
Audio CD
Publisher: Random House Audio; Abridged edition (November 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0739332287
ISBN-13: 978-0739332283
Product Dimensions: 5 x 1.2 x 5.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
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I've been buying the Kinsey Milhone series as they have been published as 3-in-one hardbacks since last year when I finally discovered these fun little mystery books. I now wish I had discovered them years ago. These Kinsey Milhone mysteries,and Sue Graftons writing style have matured as the series progresses.These books are easy reads - not terribly deep but they don't pretend to be anything but that either. I also recomend Janet Evonovich's Stephanie Plum series for readers who are fans of Grafton heroine Kinsey Milhone. Although Evanovich's heroine "Stephanie plum" is somewhat more of a "character" and the situations are far more unbelievable (intentionally so), the books are just as much fun.
I drive 35-45 minutes each way to work. The news is too depressing. I found these mysteries to be an enjoyable diversion. Not too deep, but good mysteries. Following a single character through three mysteries makes her a friend on my otherwise lonely drives. I have now gone through 9 such mysteries. Enjoy!
This book combines three of the best of the alphabet series in a single volume. Better yet, the stories form a reasonably coherent trilogy, with recurring themes of Kinsey's rise and fall at California Fidelity, significant changes in landlord Henry Pitt's life, and Kinsey's own crisis of confidence. I can't say that "H," "I," and "J" wouldn't have made an equally good trilogy, but this is a good combo.If, by any chance, you've not previously encountered Grafton or her heroine, Kinsey Millhone, this book should also be a great introduction. More than many fiction genres, mystery is a "writer's" genre-i.e., one that prizes well-drawn prose that brings settings and characters vividly to life. Partly that's because the field has a tradition of using mystery as an excuse for exploring unique cultures or settings (witness the success of Tony Hillerman's Navajo books, or Dick Francis's numerous forays into British horseracing). But also, it's easy to bury clues in the details of culture watching or the quirks of characters who may or may not be suspects.Sue Grafton is one of the best of these writers currently active in the field-and these are three of her best books.
I have read Sue Grafton's A to N books. I have enjoyed them all. Them seem to take me away to another life. Which does not bother mine. They are indeed light reading as well as fun to read. She has made Kinsey the girl next door as well as a female Spencer for Hire. I can not wait for the others to be printed. We still have O to Z to hear about.
This is a simple, fun-read kind of book and I really like the audio versions. The reader really fits the Kinsey Millhone character. Not a real indepth kind of book but a good entertaining one. And I like how the Kinsey and the books mature as you go through the series.
G---H---I---Sue Grafton 4/24/1940-3 husbands and3 kids. Started writing at 18.KINSEY--5/5/1950--5'6" 118 lbs. Raised by her AuntGIN...Girl detective!G is for Gumshoe-The cops find 4 bodies & hired assassins. Kinsey meetsa good man--Dietz--will he come back from Germany?Kinsey IS on the right path!H is for Homicide-Jimmy Tate is in surgery. Bibianna not much better.Vera gets married. Maldonado has a good atty.Keyfigures named in a crime ring. Gordon Titus firesKinsey/No pay. Cops never found her good black jacket!I for Innocent-Kinsey learns how to sit down again.Lots of paperwork.Tippy Parsons-chats with the DA about hit-n-run. Rosiein love. Hartford McKell writes Kinsey a $25,000 check.Spring is just around the corner.WonDERfuL ReaD!bette
They don't get any better than Sue Grafton's Alphabet Series. Your attention is grabbed immediately and you can't stop turning pages. All the characters seem like you know them and the situations are portrayed very realistically. Terrific read.
Having lived in 'Santa Teresa' for a number of decades - It's fun to try to figure out what 'real' street, city or structure Sue is talking about. Love her character and the tongue-in-cheek humor is right up my alley. Had to go out and purchase 'K is for Killer' right away. Yet another spellbinding event.
Sue Grafton GHI Gift Collection: "G" Is for Gumshoe, "H" Is for Homicide, "I" Is for Innocent (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) Sue Grafton DEF Gift Collection: "D" Is for Deadbeat, "E" Is for Evidence, "F" Is for Fugitive (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) Sue Grafton ABC Gift Collection: "A" Is for Alibi, "B" Is for Burglar, "C" Is for Corpse (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) W is For Wasted: Kinsey Millhone Mystery (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) S Is For Silence: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) "F" is for Fugitive (A Kinsey Millhone Mystery) (Sue Grafton) "G" Is for Gumshoe (Sue Grafton) H is for Homicide (A Kinsey Millhone Mystery) I Is For Innocent (Sue Grafton) P Is for Peril: A Kinsey Milhone Mystery (Sue Grafton) "D" Is for Deadbeat: A Kinsey Milhone Mystery (Sue Grafton) X (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) U is For Undertow: A Kinsey Millhone Novel K Is For Killer (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) B Is For Burglar (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) T Is for Trespass (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) V is for Vengeance (A Kinsey Millhone Novel) Scott Turow 2 book unabridged audio Cd set: presumed Innocent/Innocent M Is For Malice (Sue Grafton) N Is For Noose (Sue Grafton)