A is for alibi a kinsey millhone mystery by sue grafton. First of all would like to thank you for visiting our website. A kinsey millhone mystery kindle edition by grafton, sue. Sue grafton showing slide 1 of 22 tweet a is for alibi. Menu and carry out for the alibi restaurant providing a great atmosphere for business meetings, parties and everyday family dining.
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. The choice of murder by substituting the contents of an antihistamine tablet with crushed oleander meant that an alibi held no value because the contents. A staat voor alibi ebook, sue grafton 9789402300765. Do you believe her that people do not kill out of apathy. Paperback published in 1987, 0739330004 audiobook published in 2006, 8472237400 paperback published in 1993, 226612615.
Kinsey is run off the road by a red pickup truck, wrecking her 68 volkswagen and landing herself in the hospital. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition. A is for alibi, b is for burglar, c is for corpse by sue. Since i love mysteries and read so many, i read the first of sue graftons series, a is for alibi. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A is for alibi by sue grafton, first printing, first. Pdf a is for alibi book by sue grafton free download. A is for alibi by sue grafton, first printing, first edition. First edition of the original kinsey millhone mystery, signed on the title page by sue grafton. Sue grafton is currently considered a single author.
What do you think of the beginning where kinsey introduces herself. A is for alibi 2005 read online free book by sue grafton. A prominent divorce attorney with a reputation for singleminded ruthlessness on. The first printing of a is for alibi was 7,500 copies. The mystery keeps pages turning as it fascinating, suspenseful and a real fast read. Sue grafton is one of the most popular female writers in the uk and us. Enter robert dietz, a burntout detective, late forties, five ten, maybe 170, who arrives in jeans, cowboy boots, a tweed sport coat with a blue toothbrush protruding from the breast pocket like a ballpoint pen. Sue taylor grafton april 24, 1940 december 28, 2017 was an american author of detective novels. 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. A is for alibi is the first novel in the kinsey millhone series by crime writer sue grafton.
I is for innocent a kinsey millhone novel epub sue. With some of the best food in oakland county you can rest assured your dining experience will be great. She is best known as the author of the alphabet series a is for alibi, etc. The book is dedicated to chip grafton, the authors father, who set me on this path.
Laurence fife was a slick divorce lawyer and slippery ladies man. The first in sue graftons enormously popular alphabet series. He died on january 1, 1982 at age 72, four months before a is for alibi was published. 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. Rate this 15 25 35 45 55 available at reserve stock. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a is for alibi. Im 32 years old, and i live and work in santa teresa, in southern california. Free download or read online a is for alibi pdf epub book. A is for alibi by sue grafton discussion questions search this guide search. Now, nikkis out on parole and kinsey millhones in for tr. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Sue grafton a is for alibi macmillan 1986 jacket design marcus wilsonsmith we interested in buying pre 1940 uk first editions in jacket we are paying the very highest prices for choice items if you have anything you may consider selling books wanted. The first edition of the novel was published in april 15th 1982, and was written by sue grafton. I am sure without millhone, grafton s alphabet series would not have been as popular.
A is for alibi by sue grafton book summary each may weve been honoring mothers day by reading books by the mothers of modernday female p. Nike fife had been convicted of the murder and is out on parole and hires kinsey to get to the bottom. She is actually so every day, you seem to get into her story immediately. A is for alibi is the first book in sue grafton s alphabet mystery series, kinsey millhone a 32yearold private investigator living in california.
The murder kinsey millhone is asked to solve is eight years old, and kinsey is doubtful that there is anything further to add to the case, but agrees to look into it as it is unlikely for a recently released prisoner on parole would ask to have things stirred up if she were really the guilty party. A kinsey millhone novel 1 ebook written by sue grafton. A is for alibi is crime writer sue graftons debut mystery novel in the kinsey millhone alphabet mystery series, first published in 1982. When laurence fife was murdered, few mourned his passing. Born in kentucky in 1940, she began her career as a tv scriptwriter before the kinsey millhone novels became international bestsellers. This years book was sue graftons classic, a is for alibi. A is for alibi the kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries, no 1.
The book is in good condition with some library markings, some library wear, and a. A fine bright copy in nearly fine unclipped pictorial dust jacket. 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. The book was published by holt, rinehart and winston in 1982 and is a first american edition, first printing copy with the requisite number line. One board edge is bumped, and theres some light bumping at the top and bottom of spine. She comes across as a fantastic author with a sense of humor and relates much to the public. I am sure without millhone, graftons alphabet series would not have been as popular. A is for alibi by sue grafton is the first book in the kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries series. From our delicious hamburgers, steaks and wines to our famous alibi pizza you will never be disappointed.
This novel is known as one of the very good novels among all the mystery novels. Grafton, she said the strongest influence on her crime novels was author. Grafton based the story to some extent on her own fantasies of murdering her then husband prior to divorce. Meet kinsey millhone the private investigator in a is for alibi, the first novel in sue graftons thrilling alphabet mysteries. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a is for alibi.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. Since i love mysteries and read so many, i read the first of sue grafton s series, a is for alibi. In this book, sue grafton introduces the readers to the private investigator and a former cop, kinsey millhone, who has set up a modest detective agency and is all set out to find the real killer of nike fifes husband. A is for alibi is the first book in sue graftons alphabet mystery series, kinsey millhone a 32yearold private investigator living in california. A shakily plotted but otherwise terrific start for a new detective series. A is for alibi, b is for burgler, c is for corpse kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries kindle edition by grafton, sue. Alibi restaurant menu and carry out troy michigan best. Whenever someone discusses the mystery novels, the name of a is for alibi must come in that list. The alphabetically titled series began with a is for alibi 1982. A is for alibi was the beginning of a highly successful crime fighting journey through the alphabet. Reserve stock one available in fiction c barcode shelfmark loan type status.
Apr 15, 1982 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. The main characters of this mystery, fiction story are kinsey millhone, charlie scorsoni. This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the topic. My name is kinsey millhone and im a private detective. 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. Chip grafton was a municipal bond attorney in kentucky who pursued a secondary career as a crime novelist, winning minor acclaim for four novels. Octavo, original gray paper boards, original dust jacket. A kinsey millhone novel, i is for innocent, sue grafton, holt paperbacks. A is for alibi macmillan 1986 jacket design marcus wilsonsmith we interested in buying pre 1940 uk first editions in jacket. Privedetective, tweeendertig jaar, geen kinderen, geen huisdieren. A is for alibi, b is for burgler, c is for corpse kinsey. I have just started this series, but i really enjoyed this book.
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