Since i love mysteries and read so many, i read the first of sue grafton s series, a is for alibi. Ever since the first of sue grafton s alphabet mysteries, a is for alibi, came out in 1982, kinsey has been a good friend and the very model of an independent woman, a gutsy californian p. Shes an international bestseller with a readership in the millions. Sue taylor grafton april 24, 1940 december 28, 2017 was an american author of detective novels. A is for alibi 1st edition book club sue grafton on. A kinsey millhone mystery by sue grafton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sue grafton is published in 28 countries and 26 languages including estonian, bulgarian, and indonesian. Grafton was a writer who consistently broke the bonds of genre while never writing the same book twice. The series continues with b is for burglar, c is for corpse, and so on through the alphabet. A is for alibi b burglarc corpsed deadbeate evidencef fugitiveg gumshoeh homicidei innocentj judgmentk killerl lawlessm malicen nooseo outlawp perilq quarryr ricochets silencet trespassu undertowv vengeance sue grafton on. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A is for alibi a kinsey millhone mystery 9780553279917 by grafton, sue and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
See the complete kinsey millhone series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. I began reading the alphabet series written by sue grafton when the first book, a is for alibi featuring private detective kinsey millhone, was published in 1982. Read a is for alibi online free by sue grafton qnovels. The first edition of the novel was published in april 15th 1982, and was written by sue grafton. Apr 20, 2020 sue grafton, in full sue taylor grafton, born april 24, 1940, louisville, kentucky, u. In 1982, sue grafton introduced us to kinsey millhone. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a is for alibi.
She is best known as the author of the alphabet series a is for alibi, etc. Over the years, i continued to read each new offering in the series, with the exception of the last book written, y is for yesterday. A is for alibi by grafton, sue and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A is for alibi1st edition book club hardcover 1982 by sue grafton author. When laurence fife was murdered, few mourned his passing. A fine first edition, first impression, of sue graftons influential debut detective novel a is for alibi, signed by the author to the title page. An offbeat sense of humor and a feisty sense of justice. Macdonald had created the fictional town of santa teresa where his own pi, lew archer, routinely patrolled throughout an eighteen book series. A is for alibi by sue grafton, first printing, first. The death of internationally acclaimed author sue grafton means at least one mystery will remain unsolved. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. But the character of kinsey millhone leaps off the page fullyformed, a spirited woman who thinks for herself and cares more about justice than about earning a paycheck. As an introduction to sue grafton s writing a is for alibi has kept me coming back again and again. Sue grafton, who has died aged 77, was a trailblazing writer of american detective stories.
Soon after, both writer and heroine became icons and international bestsellers. I accidentally ordered this book when i already had a copy at home. Sue grafton s alphabet mystery books have been my favourites since. The novel is set in the fictional southern california city of santa teresa, based on santa barbara. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The woman was in jail for a murder she claims she did not commit. Pdf a is for alibi book by sue grafton free download 320. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mar 05, 2019 dont miss the opportunity to listen to the full audiobook a is for alibi, free at our library. In addition to her books, shed published several kinsey millhone short stories, and with her husband, steven humphrey, wrote. Sue grafton books biography and list of works author of. Jane kivik free download or read online a is for alibi pdf epub book.
Sue grafton is back with her quirky, quintessentially cool detective kinsey millhone. I am sure without millhone, grafton s alphabet series would not have been as popular. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a is for alibi. Grafton is a writer who consistently breaks the bonds of genre while more about sue grafton.
When she takes on the quest, it turns into a highrisk hunt for a killer. Graftons first novel wasnt an instant hit, and the plot isnt as airtight as later installments. Read a is for alibi online free from your pc, mobile. A is for alibi1st edition book club sue grafton on. A kinsey millhone mystery kinsey millhone mystery 1 kinsey millhone alphabet series main market by grafton, sue isbn. A is for alibi the kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries, no. A is for alibi by sue grafton, first printing, first edition, signed abebooks. A kinsey millhone mystery ebook written by sue grafton. Dec 29, 2017 sue grafton, a prolific author of detective novels known for an alphabetically titled series that began in 1982 with a is for alibi, died on thursday night in santa barbara, calif. The kinsey millhone book series by sue grafton includes books a is for alibi, b is for burglar, c is for corpse, and several more.
A is for alibi if theres one thing that makes kinsey millhone feel alive, its playing on the edge. Sue grafton has 98 books on goodreads with 1482418 ratings. The books have been translated into 26 languages and regularly topped bestseller lists in. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A is for alibi, b is for burglar, c is for corpse a kinsey millhone novel grafton, sue, kaye, judy on. Buy a cheap copy of a is for alibi book by sue grafton. Sue grafton, whose detective novels spanned the alphabet. Also by sue grafton a is for alibi b is for burglar c is for corpse d is for deadbeat. Jan 03, 2018 sue grafton, who has died aged 77, was a trailblazing writer of american detective stories. Signed by author sue grafton directly on the title page. Famed mystery writer sue grafton loses battle against cancer. Free download or read online a is for alibi pdf epub book. A is for avengera toughtalking former cop, private investigator kinsey millhone has set up a modest detective agency in a quiet corner of santa. A toughtalking former cop, private investigator kinsey millhone has set up a modest detective agency in a quiet corner of santa teresa, california.
And though the twopart solution is a letdown grafton stoops, disappointingly, to yet another maltese falconry, with charlie as mary astor, the suspects are a consistently interesting group, many of whom work grooming dogs, sewing, laying bricks while they talka simple but beguiling added texture. A is for alibi is crime writer sue graftons debut mystery novel in the kinsey millhone alphabet mystery series, first published in 1982 the novel is set in the fictional southern california city of santa teresa, based on santa barbara. So, a is for alibi, featuring sue grafton s private investigator kinsey millhone, debuted in 1982a year before author ross macdonald died. A is for alibi is crime writer sue graftons debut mystery novel in the kinsey millhone alphabet mystery series, first published in 1982. The alphabetically titled series began with a is for alibi 1982. A is for alibi the kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries. Pdf a is for alibi book by sue grafton free download. A is for alibi was the beginning of a highly successful crime fighting journey through the alphabet. Sue grafton biography sue taylor grafton born april 24, 1940 december 28, 2017 was an american author best known for her alphabet series of detective novels which featured private investigator kinsey millhone. A is for alibi is the first novel in the kinsey millhone series by crime writer sue grafton.
A is for alibi is crime writer sue graftons debut mystery novel in the kinsey millhone. A is for alibi, b is for burglar, c is for corpse a kinsey millhone novel. A is for alibi the kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries, no 1 mass market paperback november 1, 2005. She is best known for her alphabet series featuring private investigator kinsey millhone in the fictional city of santa teresa, california. Her 25 novels featuring the private eye kinsey millhone, which began with a is for alibi in 1982 and. She is actually so every day, you seem to get into her story immediately. Mystery writer sue grafton, shown in 2009, died thursday after a twoyear battle with cancer. Dec 29, 2017 sue grafton s death means there will be no z finale in her alphabet detective series. A is for alibi by sue grafton, first printing, first edition.
A is for alibi quotes showing 116 of 16 except for cases that clearly involve a homicidal maniac, the police like to believe murders are committed by those we know and love, and most of the time theyre right a chilling thought when you sit down to dinner with a family of five. A is for alibi the kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries, no 1. In remembrance of sue grafton, who created memorable. It follows kinsey millhone, a licensed private investigator. What i particularly like about a is for alibi is the plain, straight forward plot and the fact that, through millhone, grafton shows us a much more plausible tale of investigating than some of the more higher profile, blockbusting thrillers on the market. Sue taylor grafton born april 24, 1940 is a contemporary american author of detective novels. When her investigation turns up a second corpse, more suspects, and a new reason to kill, kinsey discovers that the edge is closerand sharperthan she imagined.
The book is dedicated to chip grafton, the authors father, who set me on this path. I have read many of sue grafton s books more than once and all are excellent. Read a is for alibi book online free from your iphone, ipad, android, pc, mobile. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Prior to success with this series, she wrote screenplays for television movies. Just a handful of books into her wildly popular alphabet. Read books for free from anywhere and from any device. Sue grafton paints everything in such a way to give the reader enough info to make a good mental picture but not too much so that one feels bogged down. A is for alibi b is for burglar c is for corpse d is for deadbeat. Sue graftons first book of the alphabet series grabs you and takes you into the life of pi kinsey millhone and her investigation into an innocent womans case.
To mark this anniversary year, sue has given us stories that reveal kinseys origins and sue s past. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Also by sue grafton a is for alibi b is for burglar c is for corpse d is for deadbeat e is for evidence f is for fugitive g is for gumshoe h is for homicide i is for innocent j is for judgment. Sue grafton is most famous for the kinsey millhone series, the alphabetized detective novel series based in santa theresa, california, which is based on santa barbera, near to where sue grafton lives. Grafton s first book of this series is a is for alibi, written and set in 1982. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Beginning slowly with the daytoday life of a private eye, grafton suddenly shifts from the voice of kinsey millhone to that of solana rojas, introducing readers to a chilling sociopath. I enjoyed the twist and turns as kinsey tries to find out the person that did the killing. A is for alibi by sue grafton, first edition abebooks. Sue grafton biography and list of works sue grafton books. Kinsey millhone the heroine is definitely a character on a very understandable level. A is for alibi also kicks off one of kinseys more unpleasant characteristics as least for me. C is for corpse by sue grafton and a great selection of related. A is for alibi read online free by sue grafton novels22.
A is for alibi the first book in th series was unputdownable kinsey trying to discover who actualy killed the philandering husband of nickki fife. Book club edition in very good condition with a cocked spine in alike dustjacket that has little soiling and dampstains. With a is for alibi, grafton introduces a new mystery series featuring kinsey millhone, an excop who likes her work and works alone. In what may be her most unsettling novel to date, sue grafton s t is for trespass is also her most direct confrontation with the forces of evil. Thirty years later, kinsey is an established international icon and sue, a numberone bestselling author. Jan 10, 2018 my favorite fictional gumshoe has long been kinsey millhone, who first sprang from the pages of sue graftons alphabet series in 1982, in a is for alibi. She comes across as a fantastic author with a sense of humor and relates much to the public.
Apr 24, 2018 a is for alibi it really is best to start at the beginning. A is for alibi a kinsey millhone mystery by sue grafton. That issue gets modified a bit as the books proceed and somewhere in the alphabet kinsey finds herself getting attached to a cat. Sue grafton, a prolific author of detective novels known for an alphabetically titled series that began in 1982 with a is for alibi, died on thursday night in santa barbara, calif. Chip grafton was a municipal bond attorney in kentucky who pursued. A kinsey millhone mystery kindle edition by grafton, sue. A is for alibi is the first in the series of kinsey millhone mysteries.