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Sue Grafton

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Sue Grafton was a highly acclaimed American author known for her captivating writing style that skillfully blended mystery suspense and witty humor. Her series of Alphabet Mystery novels featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone is a cornerstone of her illustrious career. Grafton's writing style is characterized by its conversational tone relatable protagonist and intricate plots that keep readers guessing until the very end. Her typical genre is mystery with a focus on female-led stories that tackle real-life issues and complex relationships. What makes her books so popular is the authentic voice of Kinsey Millhone a tough yet vulnerable protagonist and Grafton's ability to weave together engaging characters clever twists and thought-provoking themes. With 104 books in publication order Sue Grafton's impressive bibliography showcases her dedication to crafting compelling stories that have captivated readers worldwide. Her legacy continues to inspire new generations of mystery fans.

1. Lolly-Madonna War (1973) Buy on Amazon

2. "A" is for Alibi (1982) Buy on Amazon

3. "I" is for innocent (1984) Buy on Amazon

4. B is for Burglar (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (Audio)) (1985) Buy on Amazon

5. C is for Corpse (Kinsey Millhone #3) (1986) Buy on Amazon

6. C Is for Corpse (1986) Buy on Amazon

7. "B" IS FOR BURGLAR (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (1986) Buy on Amazon

8. C de cadáver Buy on Amazon

9. Keziah Dane (1967) Buy on Amazon

10. The Lolly-Madonna war (1969) Buy on Amazon

11. B is for Burglar (Kinsey Millhone #2) (1982) Buy on Amazon

12. High-angle-of-attack stability characteristics of a three-surface fighter configuration (1983) Buy on Amazon

13. Low-speed wind-tunnel study of the high-angle-of-attack stability and control characteristics of a cranked-arrow-wing fighter configuration (1984) Buy on Amazon

14. "B" is for burglar (1985) Buy on Amazon

15. D is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone #4) (1987) Buy on Amazon

16. C IS FOR CORPSE (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (1987) Buy on Amazon

17. D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone Series #4) by Sue Grafton (1987) Buy on Amazon

18. "E" is for evidence (1988) Buy on Amazon

19. "D" is for deadbeat (1988) Buy on Amazon

20. E is for Evidence (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (Audio)) (1988) Buy on Amazon

21. "F" is for fugitive (1989) Buy on Amazon

22. F is for Fugitive (Sue Grafton) (1989) Buy on Amazon

23. E is for Evidence (Sue Grafton) (1989) Buy on Amazon

24. G Is for Grafton (1989) Buy on Amazon

25. F is for Fugitive (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (Audio)) (1989) Buy on Amazon

26. "G" is for gumshoe (1990) Buy on Amazon

27. G is for Gumshoe (Sue Grafton) (1990) Buy on Amazon

28. H is for Homicide (1991) Buy on Amazon

29. B is for Burglar (Sue Grafton) (1991) Buy on Amazon

30. H" Is For Innocent (1991) Buy on Amazon

31. I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone #9) (1992) Buy on Amazon

32. I is for Innocent (Sue Grafton) (1992) Buy on Amazon

33. Writing mysteries (1992) Buy on Amazon

34. I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (Audio)) (1992) Buy on Amazon

35. Sue Grafton (1992) Buy on Amazon

36. I'as in Innocent-Kinsey Millhone Mystery (1992) Buy on Amazon

37. J Is for Judgment (1993) Buy on Amazon

38. "J" is for judgement (1993) Buy on Amazon

39. J is for Judgment (Sue Grafton) (1993) Buy on Amazon

40. D is for Deadbeat (Sue Grafton) (1993) Buy on Amazon

41. G is for Gumshoe (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (1993) Buy on Amazon

42. 2nd Culprit (1993) Buy on Amazon

43. K Is for Killer (1994) Buy on Amazon

44. K is for Killer (Sue Grafton) (1994) Buy on Amazon

45. K is for Killer (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (Audio)) (1994) Buy on Amazon

46. "L" is for lawless (1995) Buy on Amazon

47. L is for Lawless (Sue Grafton) (1995) Buy on Amazon

48. K Is for Killer (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (1995) Buy on Amazon

49. "M" is for Malice (1996) Buy on Amazon

50. "N" is for Noose (1998) Buy on Amazon

51. The Best American Mystery Stories 1998 (1998) Buy on Amazon

52. I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (1998) Buy on Amazon

53. J is for Judgment (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (1998) Buy on Amazon

54. L is for Lawless (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (1998) Buy on Amazon

55. "O" is for outlaw (1999) Buy on Amazon

56. Novels (1999) Buy on Amazon

57. "O" Is for Outlaw (Sue Grafton) (1999) Buy on Amazon

58. P is For (1999) Buy on Amazon

59. A is for Alibi B is for Burglar C is for Corpse (2000) Buy on Amazon

60. Reader's digest select editions--Volume 105 (2000) Buy on Amazon

61. Crime Time (2000) Buy on Amazon

62. The Oxford book of detective stories (2000) Buy on Amazon

63. "P" is for Peril (2001) Buy on Amazon

64. "C" Is for Corpse (Sue Grafton) (2001) Buy on Amazon

65. Three complete novels: D is for deadbeat; E is for evidence; F is for fugitive (2001) Buy on Amazon

66. Q De Quien / Q Is for Quarry (2002) Buy on Amazon

67. A Poison That Leaves No Trace (2002) Buy on Amazon

68. N Is for Noose (Sue Grafton) (2002) Buy on Amazon

69. Female Sleuths (Great Mystery) (2003) Buy on Amazon

70. SelectEditions--Volume 2 2003 (2003) Buy on Amazon

71. R is for Ricochet (Kinsey Millhone #18) (2004) Buy on Amazon

72. R is for Ricochet (Sue Grafton) (2004) Buy on Amazon

73. R is for Ricochet (Grafton Sue) (2004) Buy on Amazon

74. R Is for Ricochet (2004) Buy on Amazon

75. R Is for Ricochet (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (Audio)) (2004) Buy on Amazon

76. S Is for Silence (2005) Buy on Amazon

77. D is for deadbeat E is for evidence F is for fugitive (2006) Buy on Amazon

78. S is for Silence (Kinsey Millhone #19) (2006) Buy on Amazon

79. T is for Trespass (2007) Buy on Amazon

80. Sue Grafton: Three Complete Novels; J K & L (2007) Buy on Amazon

81. E is for Evidence (Kinsey Millhone #5) (2008) Buy on Amazon

82. Sue Grafton: Three Complete Novels; M N & O (2008) Buy on Amazon

83. I is for Innocent (A Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mystery) (2008) Buy on Amazon

84. J is for Judgment (A Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mystery) (2008) Buy on Amazon

85. U is for Undertow (Kinsey Millhone #21) (2009) Buy on Amazon

86. U Is for Undertow (2010) Buy on Amazon

87. Grafton a B and C Set (2010) Buy on Amazon

88. "V" is for vengeance (2011) Buy on Amazon

89. V is for Vengeance (Kinsey Millhone #22) (2011) Buy on Amazon

90. L is for Lawless (Kinsey Millhone #12) (2012) Buy on Amazon

91. W is for wasted (2013) Buy on Amazon

92. M is for Malice (Kinsey Millhone #13) (2013) Buy on Amazon

93. P is for Peril (Kinsey Millhone #16) (2013) Buy on Amazon

94. W is for Wasted (Kinsey Millhone #23) (2013) Buy on Amazon

95. Kinsey and me (2013) Buy on Amazon

96. J is for Judgment (Kinsey Millhone #10) (2013) Buy on Amazon

97. O is for Outlaw (Kinsey Millhone #15) (2013) Buy on Amazon

98. X (2015) Buy on Amazon

99. Y is for yesterday (2017) Buy on Amazon

100. B is for Burglar & C is for Corpse (2018) Buy on Amazon

101. D is for Deadbeat and E is for Evidence (2018) Buy on Amazon

102. Is for Alibi and B Is for Burglar (2021) Buy on Amazon

103. C Is for Corpse and d Is for Deadbeat (2022) Buy on Amazon

104. E Is for Evidence and F Is for Fugitive (2022) Buy on Amazon

About Sue Grafton

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Sue Grafton was a highly acclaimed American novelist best known for her Alphabet series which captivated readers worldwide with its unique blend of mystery suspense and wit. Born in Louisville Kentucky Grafton grew up in California and developed a passion for literature from an early age. She began her writing career in the 1970s initially publishing short stories and articles before turning her attention to novel-writing.

Grafton's writing style was characterized by her sharp wit clever plotting and a deep understanding of the human psyche. Her novels often explored themes of family friendship and the complexities of the human condition set against the backdrop of the sun-kissed California landscape. The Alphabet series featuring a memorable and feisty heroine became a beloved part of American literary culture with readers eagerly anticipating each new installment.

As an author Grafton was known for her dedication to her craft and her commitment to creating complex three-dimensional characters. Her novels were praised for their lyrical prose nuanced characterization and intricate plotting which kept readers guessing until the very end. With her unique blend of mystery suspense and humor Grafton won the hearts of readers and established herself as one of the most respected and beloved novelists of her generation.