D is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, #4)
D is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, #4)
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Santa Teresa, California • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
790L
Super Short Summary
D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton follows private investigator Kinsey Millhone, who is hired to deliver a check to a teenage boy by a man named John Daggett. Kinsey soon discovers that Daggett, along with the job, is more complex and dangerous than initially apparent. This leads Kinsey into a deeper investigation filled with twists and challenges.
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Review Roundup
Sue Grafton's D is for Deadbeat continues the adventures of private investigator Kinsey Millhone. Reviews praise its fast-paced narrative and tightly woven plot, keeping readers engaged. However, some critics note a few predictable elements and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it's a compelling addition to the series, appealing to mystery fans.
Who Should Read D is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, #4)?
Readers who enjoy the Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series will be captivated by D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton. Fans of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep and Janet Evanovich's One for the Money will appreciate the witty, gritty, first-person detective narrative, and intricate mystery plot.
49,495 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
D is for Deadbeat is part of Sue Grafton's famous alphabet series featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone, which began with A is for Alibi in 1982.
Sue Grafton often drew inspiration for her novels from real-life experiences, and she had a background in screenwriting prior to creating the Kinsey Millhone series.
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The Kinsey Millhone series, also known as the "Alphabet Series", was planned to cover all 26 letters of the alphabet, though it concluded with Y is for Yesterday since Grafton passed away before writing the final book.
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Novel • Fiction
Santa Teresa, California • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
790L
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