"A" is for Alibi: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery

Name: "A" is for Alibi: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.1 (15211 reviews)
Author: Sue Grafton

by Sue Grafton

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.1 (15,211)

4.1 stars from 15,211 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

243 pages~4.1 hr readPublished by CrimelinePublished 1982-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love crime procedurals with a protagonist who feels real—flawed, working-class, and genuinely smart rather than superhuman.
You want a mystery that respects your intelligence and unfolds through actual detective work: interviews, legwork, and following leads that don't always pay off.
You appreciate 1980s California noir that's grounded in specifics: office rents, car details, and the texture of a small city rather than glossy LA clichés.

Maybe not for you if...

You need a detective with a glamorous personal life or romantic subplot woven through the case. Kinsey keeps those compartments separate.
You prefer fast-paced thrillers that prioritise plot twists over character and investigation. This moves at a deliberate pace.
You want a female protagonist written to appeal to modern sensibilities. Grafton wrote this in 1982, and it shows in the voice and attitudes.

About this book

Private investigator Kinsey Millhone operates a modest detective agency in Santa Teresa, California. A former cop and twice-divorced loner with few personal attachments, she has a soft spot for underdogs and lost causes. When desperate client Nikki Fife seeks her help, Kinsey takes the case. Fife was convicted eight years ago of killing her philandering husband and is now on parole. She needs Kinsey to find the real killer and clear her name—a difficult task after so much time has passed. As Kinsey's investigation progresses, she uncovers a second corpse, additional suspects, and new motives for murder. The case becomes increasingly dangerous as she discovers the risks are greater than she anticipated.

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Currently around #13K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 60% recently.

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Currently 4.1★ from 15,211 reviews

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