Sue Grafton delivers an intensely gripping mystery based on an actual unsolved murder in this #1 New York Times bestseller featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone.She was a “Jane Doe,” an unidentified white female whose decomposed body was discovered near a quarry off California’s Highway 1. The case fell to the Santa Teresa County Sheriff’s Department, but the detectives had little to go … detectives had little to go on. The woman was young, her hands were bound with a length of wire, there were multiple stab wounds, and her throat had been slashed. After months of investigation, the murder remained unsolved…
That was eighteen years ago. Now the two men who found the body are nearing the end of their careers in law enforcement—and they want one last shot at the case. Old and ill, they need someone to help with their legwork and they turn to Kinsey Millhone.
Kinsey is intrigued by the cold case and agrees to take the job. But revisiting the past can be a dangerous business, and what begins with the pursuit of Jane Doe’s real identity ends in a high-risk hunt for her killer.
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Private investigator Kinsey Millhone is feeling a bit restless when Lieutenant Conrad Dolan walks into her new office. Eighteen years ago, in 1969, he and his friend, Stacey Oliphant, found the body of a young woman. Both men have pursued the case over their careers with the police, but they haven’t figure out who she was. They want to take one more look at it, and they want to hire Kinsey to help them with the leg work. Will the three of them find any new leads in this cold case?
I’m sure it’s no surprise to say they do indeed begin to make some headway as they go back over the case. I enjoyed being along for the unpredictable ride. I thought I had things figured out a few times before we reached the real climax. The characters are as strong as ever. I loved seeing the growth in Kinsey, especially with a recurring sub-plot popping back up. There are a couple of other fun sub-plots with the regulars. Dolan and Oliphant could be a bit annoying at times, but that never lasted for very long. This book is based on a real-life Jane Doe, and there is information in the back on how Sue Grafton became interested in that case, which is still unsolved best I can tell. It’s always a pleasure to see a long running series that is still this strong and entertaining after so many volumes.
I love that each book in the series has a title that begins with a letter of the alphabet. I am so sad that we will never get to read Sue Grafton’s final book Z is for Zero. RIP Sue
I have read all of Sue Grafton’s letter mysteries! I always looked forward to the next one, as soon as I finished each. I remember this one being especially good! If you have the opportunity, start with A is for Alibi, and follow the adventures of Kinsey Milhone.
Another enjoyable mystery with time well spent in Kinsey Milhone’s company. The plus is that this one is based on a true cold case. The audio version is excellent.
I’ve been catching up on Sue Grafton’s series this year. Still have a few to go, but I love this series!
Another great book featuring PI Kinsey M, PI!
I have read the entire Alphabet series from Sue Grafton. They are great.
Love Kinsey Millhone. I highly recommend all of Sue Grafton ‘ s books.
Not up to the interest and enjoyment of previous books by this author. I would not recommend it.
Fun read by She Grafton
I loved this series! So sorry she didn’t get to finish it.
Love Sue Grafton’s series. This one certainly had a surprise ending. Read in one day!
Great mystery with an unexpected twist! I enjoyed the journey from the beginning to the end. The book was well-researched.
Love following the adventures of Kinsey Milhone!
I really liked that the story was based on a real unsolved murder that took place in 1969. The victim had never been identified and Sue Grafton had heard about the case from the forensic pathologist that had done the autopsy. It was a unique way to bring more attention on the case.
Is there a Sue Grafton book that is not absolutely wonderful and worth the read?!!
Easy read a fun book
I have read all of the alphabet series. It makes me sad that there will never be the final letter.
Love all the Sue Grafton books.
Sue Grafton is always a good read.