Sue Grafton
American author best known for her "alphabet mysteries" featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone. Starting with "A is for Alibi" in 1982, Grafton wrote 25 novels in the series before her death in 2017, ending with "Y is for Yesterday." The series is set in the fictional town of Santa Teresa, California, and each book advances the timeline by one year starting in 1982.
Sue Grafton Series in Order
Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series
The groundbreaking alphabet mystery series featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone. Each title begins with a letter of the alphabet, creating one of the most iconic mystery series in literature. Set in 1980s California, the series follows Kinsey as she solves cases with wit, determination, and old-fashioned detective work. The series ended with Y is for Yesterday after the author's passing.
Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series
The groundbreaking alphabet mystery series featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone, set in 1980s Santa Teresa, California. Each title follows the pattern of a letter paired with a crime-related word.
Reading Sue Grafton Books in Order
Why Read in Order?
- →Characters grow and change across books
- →Plot threads connect between stories
- →Later books reference earlier events
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Pick any series that interests you and start with book one.
Each Sue Grafton series stands alone. No need to read other series first. The lists above show the exact reading order.
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