D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone Series #4)

Sue Grafton...wtg!

I have never been an avid book reader until I made a promise to myself to read a book a month, just to better myself and my knowledge intake. When I started the alphabet series, I found my niche. I couldn't put them down. I read the first 4 in one month. Kinsey Milhone is a great character and she reminds me of myself a little. She can take you to a place where you can say "I know exactly what you mean", or "I know exactly how you feel". D is for Deadbeat was probably one of the more emotional ones I have read of the series, and it shows great strengths in Kinsey's character, as well as others. It is an excellent read.

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Great series

I have read the entire alphabet series this summer, A-T. The first I read (G) was loaned to me by a friend and I was completely hooked. The plots are very intricate, character building is wonderful and the dry humor and wit are fascinating. I normally do not read this much but I have not been able to put the books down. There have been a lot of late nights when I just had to see what happened! The entire series of books is FANTASTIC. I am on my second read-through of all of them and I see how much I missed the first time around. This is both enjoyable mystery and thoroughly absorbing reading. I am anxiously waiting for U!

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Well written, fun to read

I'm working my way through her novels in order. What I remember most was the cast of characters and their relationship. She creates such great pictures of the places and people. I love walking through the mystery in Kinsey's mind.

Definitely not a Deadbeat!

Once again, Sue Grafton does not disappoint. In Kinsey's fourth "adventure," Grafton expands upon Kinsey's character, further drawing the reader into her life and career. This book take yet another path, telling the story of a con man whose crime is not unlike the crime of many real life Americans - driving drunk; but for John Daggett - it may be this crime that leads to his own death. The ending provides a surprise twist that I am quickly recognizing as signature Grafton and leaves the reader wanting more!

a little slow

not as good as the first 3 books but its okay

POOR WHITE TRASH, GOT TO LOVE IT

WOW, what an ending. Bigger surprise than Alibi.
In Corpse, the client had more money than he knew what to do with. In this one, well, it's trailer time. Kinsey says to the witness/suspect, "It's just $8,000" to which the reply is made, "Do you have $8,000?"
The best part of the book is when Kinsey narrates why she will miss her gun. She goes into being raised by her aunt, who wholeheartedly believed that women should always be self-sufficient and never dependent on anyone. She was an eccentric woman who was glad when Kinsey failed Home Economics and felt girls should take Wood Shop. Her aunt also brought Kinsey to her first firing range.
I did have a few problems with the book, but nothing substantial. Too many suspects and the author really needs to remind me who these people are. A lot of times the suspect has a different name than, for instance, the car crash victim, or Grafton will refer to the person by a last name and later by a first name. It can get confusing on how everything is related.
And there is romance for Kinsey in this one too.

D is for Deceitful!!!

"Later, I found out his name was John Daggett, but that's not how he introduced himself the day he walked into my office. Even at the time, I sensed that something was off, but I couldn't figure out what it was. The job he hired me to do seemed simple enough, but then the bum tried to stiff me for my fee. Folks. I should have known right then that it wasn't going to turn out well. I went after him for the money and the next thing I knew, I was caught up in events I still haven't quite recovered from" Kinsey Millhone.

D is for Deceitful!!!

D is for deadbeat, is for Deceitful. As Sue Grafton publishes the fourth installment of the Millohne's series, Her books become more darker, and better than her previous ones. D is for Deadbeat features a plot of Kinsey looking for who she thought was Alvin Limardo, an ex- con who hired her to find a kid who'd done him a favor. However, he stiffed her for her retainer, days later his body was found washed up in the surf, and it is Kinsey's duty to find out who killed him. The problem was that he was never a good fellow and once released from prison many people wanted him dead. Having been convicted of vehicular manslaughter when he killed five people, and one of those victims being Billy Polo's brother, his best buddy from prison, as well as having ripped off some thugs while in prison with stolen money and having being married to Lovella and Essie Dagget, two unhappy wives simultaneously, makes Kinsey's job more difficult.

With so many suspects, and having all good reasons to want John Dagget dead, Grafton does a wonderful job twisting the plot, and giving Kinsey a lot of work to solve his murder. The characters are always special in their own way, she gives them that special touch where you remember them for a while, long after the book is finished.

If A, B, and C were classics, D is for Deadbeat follows that tradition. Grafton's writing style may look simple, but she manages to write books that are different to one another, raising questions as to, who did it, and how. D is for Deadbeat is about unsolved debts, redemption, vengeance, and the price all human souls pay one way or the other. Sue Grafton Millohne's series is always a pleasure to read.

Fun reading, easy to follow and just enough excitement.

Her books seem to be a little more serious then reading the Stephanie Plum books, but still fun. I have enjoyed all that I have read so far.

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I enjoy Sue Grafton's writing. This book wasn't a disappointment; but, it was predictable. Still, it was an enjoyable read.

They're all good

I've been reading Sue Grafton's series for years and they are great mysteries. Complex, suspenseful and Kinsey is a great character.

As usual Sue Grafton has done a super job. I would recommend anything by her.

Great as usual.

A reviewer

Sue Grafton is wonderous for her A,B,C mysteries. I just love how she uses the alphabet in a creative way in writing a good mystery. I suggest if you read her books from A to Z, they go in chronological order, you will love how each novel flows into each other.

WooHoo!

The Best of the grafton books...ever. I loved it! The characters were sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo well crafted, pure genious.

GOOD MYSTERY WITH A TWIST

GOOD STORY AND PLOT WITH A BIT OF A SURPRISE ENDING. ANOTHER GREAT STORY BY SUE GRAFTON.

Grafton never disappoints

When Kinsey is paid with a bad cheque it is client beware. If you¿ve read any others in this series you¿ll know PI Kinsey Milhone is like a dog with a bone when it comes down to solving a mystery. This mystery starts with Kinsey trying to track down the customer who paid her with a bouncing retainer. When Kinsey does locate him, John Daggett, is unfortunately dead. So Kinsey is left without a client and a fee until Daggett¿s daughter, who does not believe his death was an accident hires her to find his killer.

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