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Sue Grafton
Kinsey Millhone
Follow Kinsey Millhone, a sharp-witted private investigator, as she tackles a new case for each letter of the alphabet. This long-running mystery series offers classic detective work and a strong female lead in a California setting.

A is for Alibi
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B is for Burglar
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C is for Corpse
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D is for Deadbeat
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"E" is for Evidence
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"F" is for fugitive
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"G" is for Gumshoe
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H is for Homicide
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I is for Innocent
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J Is for Judgment
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K Is for Killer
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"L" is for lawless
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L de ley
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"M" is for Malice
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M de Maldad
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"N" is for Noose
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N de Nudo
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"O" is for outlaw
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P is for Peril
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Q Is for Quarry
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R is for Ricochet
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S Is for Silence
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T is for Trespass
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U is for Undertow
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"V" is for vengeance
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W is for wasted
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Y is for yesterday
Kinsey Millhone #25The Kinsey Millhone series is famously structured alphabetically, with each book title starting with a successive letter. Reading them in this alphabetical order is the intended progression, as Kinsey's personal life and relationships evolve throughout the series.
While each book presents a self-contained mystery, there are overarching character developments and recurring relationships that benefit from reading the series in order. Starting from the beginning provides the richest experience of Kinsey's journey.
The author, Sue Grafton, passed away before completing the alphabet, leaving the series unfinished. The final book published was 'Y is for Yesterday'.
The series is notable for its strong, independent female protagonist, Kinsey Millhone, who operates with a distinct moral code and a dry wit. It also offers a vivid portrayal of 1980s California, providing a nostalgic backdrop for classic detective work.