Best Books of Sue Grafton

This book is an absolute page-turner. Grafton is again clever and observant with her characters. Kinsey is hired by Beverly Danzinger to find her sister, Elaine Boldt, a wealthy widow. Beverly assumes that Elaine is probably on vacation somewhere, but Kinsey begins to understand that what seemed like a routine case will be more challenging than she first thought. Kinsey tracks down Elaine's luggage and realizes that she needs to work quickly to solve this mystery. Delightfully twisted. You will want to read it twice!

In H is for Homicide, Kinsey gets involved in investigating the homicide of a work acquaintance. Soon, she finds that she is in for more than she bargains for, investigating an ex-client of the work acquaintance. Kinsey finds herself in a gang ridden hood in Los Angeles, alone and without protection. The surprise ending will have you floored!

In this great novel, Kinsey Millhone is given $25,000 of stolen drug money by a drunkard named Daggett before he dies in a drowning. Kinsey decides she best deliver the money to a young man who was the sole survivor of an auto accident perpetrated by Daggett. Kinsey then finds herself in a huge dilemma: too many "D's" are after the money. There are two Mrs. Daggetts, a daughter, the drug dealers and a determined killer who soon claims a second life. Too many twists and turns to explain without ruining it! A page turner for any fan!

The first in the Kinsey Millhone series, Grafton introduces her sly private investigator, Kinsey Millhone. Grafton draws you in with Kinsey's clever style. This book is a plain old great mystery. Grafton keeps Kinsey busy following leads, interviewing suspects, and finding trouble. You will come to know that Kinsey's work is her life, and except for the occasional evening with a handsome stranger, you can expect her to stay focused on the case. This book will keep you up, even when you should have long before turned in for the night.

Kinsey takes on the investigation of a possible case of industrial arson involving a company owned by the family of a former schoolmate. A mysterious $5000 appears in Kinsey's bank account and she sets out to clear her name after people think she is on the "take". If you enjoy mysteries, don't miss this one!