A is for Alibi & J is for Judgment

Kinsey Millhone #1, 10

by Sue Grafton

A banded edition featuring "A Is For Alibi", in which Kinsey Millhone is called in to track down the real killer after a woman wrongfully imprisoned for murder. In "J is for Judgement", Kinsey Millhone finds herself in danger - on the trail of someone who may, or may not, be dead.

Genres: Mystery, Crime

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Sue Grafton was a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She is best known for her “alphabet series” featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone in the fictional city of Santa Teresa, California. Prior to success with this series, she wrote screenplays for television movies. Her earlier novels include Keziah Dane (1967) and The Lolly-Madonna War (1969), both out of print. In the book Kinsey and Me she gave us stories that revealed Kinsey's origins and Sue's past.

Grafton never wanted her novels to be turned into movies or TV shows. According to her family she would never allow a ghost writer to write in her name. Because of these things, and out of respect for Sue’s wishes, the family announced the alphabet now ends at “Y”

Grafton was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Private Eye Writers of America, the Ross Macdonald Literary Award, three Shamus Awards, and many other honors and awards.

Grafton had three children from previous marriages and several grandchildren, including a granddaughter named Kinsey. She and her husband lived in Montecito, California, and Louisville, Kentucky.

Reviews

[Brenda Hawley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started reading this series when the first book first was published and have since bought the new books off the presses. I like the main character, I have gotten to know her well through the alphabet and feel like she is a friend. The newer books are more socially conscious and timely. What will we do when she gets to Z?

[Katia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, easy read

[Eleanor · Rating 3 out of 5]

A - J are great fun but somewhat repetitive in description.