Sue Grafton ups the ante for private investigator Kinsey Millhone like never before in this “taut, terrifying, transfixing” #1 New York Times bestselling mystery in the Alphabet series.Kinsey Millhone’s elderly neighbor, Gus Vronsky, may have been the original inspiration for the term “Grumpy Gus.” A miser and a hoarder, Gus is so crotchety that after he takes a bad fall, his only living relative … bad fall, his only living relative is anxious to find someone to take care of him and get back home as soon as she can.
To help, Kinsey runs a check on the applicant, Solana Rojas. Social security, driver’s license, nursing certification: It all checks out. And it sounds like she did a good job for her former employers. So Kinsey gives her the thumbs-up, figuring Gus will be the ideal assignment for this diligent, experienced caregiver.
And the real Solana Rojas was indeed an excellent caregiver. But the woman who has stolen her identity is not, and for her, Gus will be the ideal victim…
“The best and strongest book in the series…Solana is one of the most evil, calculating characters Grafton has created.”—USA Today
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4 of 5 stars to T is for Trespass, the 20th book in the “Kinsey Millhone Alphabet” mystery series, written in 2007 by Sue Grafton. A great addition to the thriller series with this release. And a few things begin to change. Grafton introduces some updates to the format, including a different perspective and point of view by introducing the thoughts of the villain. A very timely book too, focusing on elder care and the abuse that happens once people start to need assistance in order to live or survive. I was pleasantly surprised with this book and enjoyed reading it from beginning to end. It was the last book in the series I’ve read, and once I finish catching up on a few reviews of the older ones, I plan to dive back into this series. I’m hoping the voice change is here to stay… not in an overwhelming capacity, but enough to carry us thru the final 6 books in the series. Kinsey is an amazing character. You rarely tire of her as she grows a bit with each book, shows up how her job impacts her life, but it’s never too drastic. I’m curious how it will all end…
Series felt a little “tired” to me.
I love everyone of Sue Grafton’s books in this series. I have even reread the first ones. If you are looking for a quirky, likable main character, then you should start with this series.
This is one of my most favorite Sue Grafton novels. It is a bird’s eye view of identity theft combined with elder care abuse. The villain is awesome and creepy and the characters in this book are all terrific and very realistic. My second time reading it and was just as good as the first.
fun to read for relaxation
Kinsey is a PI who works alone and goes all out for clients. Fun folksy characters are at her home base .
All the books are great in this series, starting with “A is for alibi”
Great read just like most of Grafton’s books.
This is what I call a “lunch time” book. You can pick it up and pit it down as you choose. It’s easy to read and engaging, though somewhat predictable.
In this outing in Sue Grafton’s popular Kinsey Millhone series, Kinsey tackles a case of elder abuse that shows how easy it is for someone to take advantage of an elderly person living alone. While not my all-time favorite in the series, it does make me wish Grafton had lived long enough to reach Z in the series
Sue Grafton does an excellent job creating believable situations. I also like the fact that this takes place in Santa Teresa (Santa Barbara)! I have been to many places that the book references.
I will miss Sue Grafton.
Sue Grafton writes good books. This is not one of her best, not enough action for me.
I’m so sad that Sue died. I’ll miss her books
You can see an improvement in writing from her first one.
Sue Grafton never disappoints. I have read all the books from day one and she will be missed greatly with the wonderful Kinsey.
Since I have read all of the books in this series, it is like visiting a relative..Each book was better than the last and I will be reading again..
Good Read
Sue Grafton never fails to deliver.a winner. Good plot, well developed characters.
Great description of So California towns.
She never writes the same book twice but I do wish she’s stop eating at the Hungarian restaurant: the menu makes me ill.