I am sure without millhone, graftons alphabet series would not have been as popular. 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. A is for alibi by sue grafton, first printing, first. 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. I have just started this series, but i really enjoyed this book. 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. A toughtalking former cop, private investigator kinsey millhone has set up a modest detective agency in a quiet corner of santa teresa, california.
He died on january 1, 1982 at age 72, four months before a is for alibi was published. Sue grafton is currently considered a single author. A kinsey millhone novel, i is for innocent, sue grafton, holt paperbacks. Since i love mysteries and read so many, i read the first of sue graftons series, a is for alibi. 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 is for alibi by sue grafton, first printing, first edition. Privedetective, tweeendertig jaar, geen kinderen, geen huisdieren. The first in sue graftons enormously popular alphabet series. Do you believe her that people do not kill out of apathy. Born in kentucky in 1940, she began her career as a tv scriptwriter before the kinsey millhone novels became international bestsellers. A is for alibi is the first book in sue grafton s alphabet mystery series, kinsey millhone a 32yearold private investigator living in california. A prominent divorce attorney with a reputation for singleminded ruthlessness on. 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.
She is best known as the author of the alphabet series a is for alibi, etc. I is for innocent by sue grafton online at alibris. A is for alibi was the beginning of a highly successful crime fighting journey through the alphabet. Laurence fife was a slick divorce lawyer and slippery ladies man. First of all would like to thank you for visiting our website. 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. Sue grafton is one of the most popular female writers in the uk and us. A is for alibi a kinsey millhone mystery by sue grafton.
A is for alibi the kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries, no 1. A staat voor alibi ebook, sue grafton 9789402300765. Whenever someone discusses the mystery novels, the name of a is for alibi must come in that list. I is for innocent a kinsey millhone novel epub sue. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition. Sue taylor grafton april 24, 1940 december 28, 2017 was an american author of detective novels.
A is for alibi is the first book in sue graftons alphabet mystery series, kinsey millhone a 32yearold private investigator living in california. A is for alibi is the first novel in the kinsey millhone series by crime writer 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. Rate this 15 25 35 45 55 available at reserve stock. A is for alibi 2005 read online free book by sue grafton.
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 shakily plotted but otherwise terrific start for a new detective series. 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. One board edge is bumped, and theres some light bumping at the top and bottom of spine. 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, b is for burglar, c is for corpse by sue. The jury believed that it was his pretty young wife nikki, so they sent her to prison for eight years. What do you think of the beginning where kinsey introduces herself. My name is kinsey millhone and im a private detective. I am sure without millhone, grafton s alphabet series would not have been as popular. Menu and carry out for the alibi restaurant providing a great atmosphere for business meetings, parties and everyday family dining. The book is in good condition with some library markings, some library wear, and a. The book is dedicated to chip grafton, the authors father, who set me on this path.
The main characters of this mystery, fiction story are kinsey millhone, charlie scorsoni. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. 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. The alphabetically titled series began with a is for alibi 1982. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a is for alibi. A kinsey millhone mystery kindle edition by grafton, sue.
Free download or read online a is for alibi pdf epub book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read a is for alibi. Grafton based the story to some extent on her own fantasies of murdering her then husband prior to divorce. From our delicious hamburgers, steaks and wines to our famous alibi pizza you will never be disappointed. This years book was sue graftons classic, a is for alibi. This novel is known as one of the very good novels among all the mystery novels. Octavo, original gray paper boards, original dust jacket. Nike fife had been convicted of the murder and is out on parole and hires kinsey to get to the bottom.
Since i love mysteries and read so many, i read the first of sue grafton s series, a is for alibi. Reserve stock one available in fiction c barcode shelfmark loan type status. Alibi restaurant menu and carry out troy michigan best. A kinsey millhone novel 1 ebook written by sue grafton. She comes across as a fantastic author with a sense of humor and relates much to the public.
First edition of the original kinsey millhone mystery, signed on the title page by sue grafton. 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 by sue grafton is the first book in the kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries series. With some of the best food in oakland county you can rest assured your dining experience will be great.
Grafton, she said the strongest influence on her crime novels was author. Sue grafton showing slide 1 of 22 tweet a is for alibi. 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. Kinsey is run off the road by a red pickup truck, wrecking her 68 volkswagen and landing herself in the hospital.
The mystery keeps pages turning as it fascinating, suspenseful and a real fast read. A is for alibi, b is for burgler, c is for corpse kinsey. A is for alibi macmillan 1986 jacket design marcus wilsonsmith we interested in buying pre 1940 uk first editions in jacket. Meet kinsey millhone the private investigator in a is for alibi, the first novel in sue graftons thrilling alphabet mysteries.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A is for alibi, b is for burgler, c is for corpse kinsey millhone alphabet mysteries kindle edition by grafton, sue. A is for alibi is crime writer sue graftons debut mystery novel in the kinsey millhone alphabet mystery series, first published in 1982. A is for alibi by sue grafton discussion questions search this guide search. The first edition of the novel was published in april 15th 1982, and was written by sue grafton.
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