He died on january 1, 1982 at age 72, four months before a is for alibi was published. Privedetective, tweeendertig jaar, geen kinderen, geen huisdieren. Do you believe her that people do not kill out of apathy. The main characters of this mystery, fiction story are kinsey millhone, charlie scorsoni. 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. Grafton, she said the strongest influence on her crime novels was author. Free download or read online a is for alibi pdf epub book. The jury believed that it was his pretty young wife nikki, so they sent her to prison for eight years. A fine bright copy in nearly fine unclipped pictorial dust jacket.
A is for alibi is the first book in sue graftons alphabet mystery series, kinsey millhone a 32yearold private investigator living in california. Sue grafton is one of the most popular female writers in the uk and us. Reserve stock one available in fiction c barcode shelfmark loan type status. I am sure without millhone, graftons alphabet series would not have been as popular.
Since i love mysteries and read so many, i read the first of sue grafton s series, a is for alibi. A is for alibi by sue grafton, first printing, first. The book is in good condition with some library markings, some library wear, and a. She is best known as the author of the alphabet series a is for alibi, etc. A kinsey millhone novel 1 ebook written by sue grafton. A is for alibi 2005 read online free book by sue grafton. 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. A is for alibi the kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries, no 1. 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.
The mystery keeps pages turning as it fascinating, suspenseful and a real fast read. A kinsey millhone novel, i is for innocent, sue grafton, holt paperbacks. This novel is known as one of the very good novels among all the mystery 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. The alphabetically titled series began with a is for alibi 1982. First of all would like to thank you for visiting our website. A is for alibi is the first book in sue grafton s alphabet mystery series, kinsey millhone a 32yearold private investigator living in california. First edition of the original kinsey millhone mystery, signed on the title page by sue grafton. 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 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. Pdf a is for alibi book by sue grafton free download.
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Nike fife had been convicted of the murder and is out on parole and hires kinsey to get to the bottom. A toughtalking former cop, private investigator kinsey millhone has set up a modest detective agency in a quiet corner of santa teresa, california. A is for alibi, b is for burglar, c is for corpse by sue. When laurence fife was murdered, few mourned his passing. Laurence fife was a slick divorce lawyer and slippery ladies man. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a is for alibi. A is for alibi a kinsey millhone mystery by sue grafton. 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. Grafton based the story to some extent on her own fantasies of murdering her then husband prior to divorce. One board edge is bumped, and theres some light bumping at the top and bottom of spine. Alibi restaurant menu and carry out troy michigan best.
With some of the best food in oakland county you can rest assured your dining experience will be great. Whenever someone discusses the mystery novels, the name of a is for alibi must come in that list. Sue grafton is currently considered a single author. What do you think of the beginning where kinsey introduces herself. 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. She comes across as a fantastic author with a sense of humor and relates much to the public. My name is kinsey millhone and im a private detective.
The first in sue graftons enormously popular alphabet series. 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. I is for innocent by sue grafton online at alibris. The book is dedicated to chip grafton, the authors father, who set me on this path. 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 is for alibi, b is for burgler, c is for corpse kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries kindle edition by grafton, sue. I am sure without millhone, grafton s alphabet series would not have been as popular. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. A is for alibi by sue grafton is the first book in the kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries series. Sue taylor grafton april 24, 1940 december 28, 2017 was an american author of detective novels. From our delicious hamburgers, steaks and wines to our famous alibi pizza you will never be disappointed. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. 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. Born in kentucky in 1940, she began her career as a tv scriptwriter before the kinsey millhone novels became international bestsellers. I is for innocent a kinsey millhone novel epub sue.
The first printing of a is for alibi was 7,500 copies. 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. 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. Since i love mysteries and read so many, i read the first of sue graftons series, a is for alibi. A staat voor alibi ebook, sue grafton 9789402300765. The first edition of the novel was published in april 15th 1982, and was written by sue grafton. Sue grafton showing slide 1 of 22 tweet a is for alibi. She is actually so every day, you seem to get into her story immediately.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a is for alibi. A is for alibi macmillan 1986 jacket design marcus wilsonsmith we interested in buying pre 1940 uk first editions in jacket. 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 shakily plotted but otherwise terrific start for a new detective series. 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. Chip grafton was a municipal bond attorney in kentucky who pursued a secondary career as a crime novelist, winning minor acclaim for four novels. A is for alibi is the first novel in the kinsey millhone series by crime writer sue grafton.
Now, nikkis out on parole and kinsey millhones in for tr. A is for alibi is crime writer sue graftons debut mystery novel in the kinsey millhone alphabet mystery series, first published in 1982. 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 kinsey millhone mystery kindle edition by grafton, sue. A is for alibi, b is for burgler, c is for corpse kinsey.
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