black85l98's Full Review: Sue Grafton - Q Is for Quarry
For anyone who enjoys a good book, Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton shouldn't be missed.
Q is the 17th book in Sue Grafton's alphabet series. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Grafton's work, here's a little background.
Kinsey Milhone is a cop turned private investigator living in a small town just north of Los Angeles. A confirmed loner who is slightly unconventional, she has a tendency to accept cases that are also a little off. Her work is not flashy or movie type cases – but challenging with a twist. Kinsey's unique personality comes through as exceptionally appealing.
Q is the story of 2 retired detectives who, out of concern for each other, hire Kinsey to assist them in solving an 18 year old homicide. As Kinsey works the case, she finds answers to questions concerning her own family history.
Grafton's work is not predictable, even though she follows a similar MO in each book. Just when you think you know “whodunit”, she leads you in a different direction. Perhaps part of the appeal of her books is the twist the endings take. Each book stands alone so you can start with any letter you want.
I purchased this book from Half.com at a very reasonable price (approximately $11, including shipping). The book lists for $26.95 in hardback, which is more than the parent of 3 growing kids wanted to pay.
Q is for Quarry is based on an unsolved homicide that occurred in 1969, and GraftonUs interest in the case has generated renewed police efforts. But r...More at Buy.com
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