X: A Novel By Sue Grafton | Summary & More

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“X” is the 24th novel in a series author Sue Grafton plans to span the entire alphabet. The story once again features private investigator Kinsey Millhone, who is located in the fictional city of Santa Teresa, California. Kinsey is always determined to solve mystery at any cost. Many favorite and familiar characters intertwine in a story that is sure to keep your attention. Grafton is skilled in being able to layer events within the story to make the entire book an interesting read.
This is the perfect read if you like a little suspense mixed with excellent character development. All of the characters seem realistic and many are very likable. Her ability to go the extra mile in character development makes a big difference in the believability of the entire story. The main character Kinsey proves that even little towns in California can be loaded with mystery that leaves questions. She is just the person up for the job of digging the fields for the information needed.
Sue Taylor Grafton is a contemporary American author of detective and mystery novels. She is best known for writing the 'alphabet series', such as “A” is for alibi. Her books continue to remain popular around the globe in multiple languages. She is the daughter of detective novelist C.W. Grafton, but finds writing inspiration from many authors.








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18 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 25, 2015

Reviews

[Freda Hansburg · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my most favorite writers, Sue Grafton has written that the fictional private detective is a lone crusader for justice. And nobody does it better than Kinsey. For years, I’ve savored each volume in Grafton’s abecedarian series, eagerly anticipating the next as soon as I’ve turned the last page. Now, with only two volumes left to complete the alphabet, I’m yearning (there’s a nominee for the next title) for more letters.
In X Grafton deftly interweaves three subplots, keeping Kinsey in high gear. As always, Kinsey’s voice is a perfect pitch of curmudgeonly humor, crisp insight and loyalty to those she esteems. Will she work without compensation for a just cause? You bet, even when it puts her at risk, as it does here. Protecting the interests of her landlord against the neighbors from hell, tracking down some nasty unfinished business left by a deceased colleague and doing stakeout on a classy lady who scammed her, Kinsey travels the California highways with her wits and her overnight bag in tow. You won’t want to miss a moment.
Those familiar with Grafton’s series (and, if you’re not, what are you waiting for?) will recognize that the title of this latest volume is unique. Until now, the formula has been A is for Alibi, B is for Burglar, and so on through W is for Wasted. This time, it’s plain X – the unknown. But just to show us she could have come up with one, Grafton sprinkles a few “X” words throughout her first chapter.
In my view, X is for X-traordinary. Read it and see.

[Leigh Tilden · Rating 5 out of 5]

A better than average Sue Grafton novel. What happens when we get to Z?

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. Excellent.

[Phoenix Reads]

I clicked on this book by accident. I am reading the actual novel X.

[Wanda Hartzenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always I tend to be slow on the uptake. At near the end of the alphabet I discover this author and this series. But boy am I glad I did find it. Brilliant character development and brilliant use of said character development to BE the plot twist more than the actual plot.

I loved this. And I give a five star these days only if I finish a book in one sitting because I cannot bear to leave it for later or if I get to the last page and go...wait. Does this author have other books out?
In this book both is true so a 5* rating is easy peasy.

What you can expect.... if you hate detail, then you might give this one a short skip. If not, then this is for you. Note above the brilliant character development is for a reason but if you are one of those people that gets annoyed and starts to page ahead then it is guaranteed that you will miss a very large part of the plot and of the brilliance of the book.

[Sudhir Rao · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not feel I was reading a Sue Grafton novel

[James Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed it.

[Peggy]

Another Kinsey Millhone thriller. I liked this one as much as all the others!

[Sharon Gallup · Rating 5 out of 5]

at first i thought there was a lot of unless information but the more i read i realized that those little bits were melded into the story. i liked the way the story came to a conclusion .

[Catherine]

didn't read

[Susanne De Trizio]

VERY GOOD