Sue Grafton was an American author best known for her 'Alphabet' series of mystery novels featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone. Her books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into multiple languages.
Sue Grafton was born on April 24, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky
She wrote her first novel at 22, but didn't achieve significant success until the Alphabet series began with 'A is for Alibi' in 1982
She completed the Alphabet series through 'Y is for Yesterday' before passing away in 2017, leaving 'Z is for Zero' unpublished
Bestselling author known for his series of Alex Cross, Women's Murder Club, and Michael Bennett books.
Author of the 'Alex Delaware' series of psychological thrillers featuring the eponymous psychologist detective
Author of the 'Temperance Brennan' series of forensic thrillers, which also inspired the TV show 'Bones'
The first book in the Alphabet series featuring Kinsey Millhone
The 25th and penultimate book in the Alphabet series
A collection of short stories featuring Kinsey Millhone as well as autobiographical pieces by the author
The Sue Grafton Alphabet series is a series of 25 mystery novels featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone, with each book titled after a letter of the alphabet. The series starts with 'A is for Alibi' and ends with 'Y is for Yesterday'.
Sue Grafton wrote several standalone novels before starting the Alphabet series, as well as nonfiction books and collections of short stories.
Kinsey Millhone is a tough, independent, and witty private investigator who lives in California. She is known for her no-nonsense approach to solving cases and her willingness to take on the toughest assignments.
Sue Grafton's books are known for their complex and believable characters, intricate plotting, and realistic depiction of detective work. Many readers appreciate her attention to detail and the way she brings the California setting to life.
No, unfortunately, Sue Grafton passed away in 2017 before completing 'Z is for Zero'. She had previously stated that she would not allow anyone else to finish the book on her behalf.