Our first book is sue graftons u is for undertow, a fat, royal blue book that sits at no. U is for undertow its april, 1988, a month before kinsey millhones 38th birthday and shes alone in her office doing paperwork when a young man arrives unannounced. Looking solemn, michael sutton arrives in kinsey millhones office with a story to tell. U is for undertow is sue graftons 21st adventure starring the unsinkable kinsey millhone and its one of her best. Sue grafton was an american author of suspense novels. Most of her time is devoted to her work as a private investigator, and she occasionally socializes with a small group of friends, including her eightyeight year old.
I was able to drive and leave the reading to judy kaye great job. Mar 01, 2016 ive mentioned before how good it is to return to a sue grafton book this is slightly different to the others ive read in that the likeable kinsey millhone is lower profile than usual, but its still enjoyable and very readable. Her latest novel, u is for undertow, is the 21st in a series of. It features kinsey millhone, a private eye based in santa teresa. To mark this anniversary year, sue has given us stories that reveal kinseys origins and sue s past. U is for undertow ebook by sue grafton rakuten kobo. Sue grafton is most famous for the kinsey millhone series, the alphabetized detective novel series based in santa theresa, california, which is based on santa barbera, near to where sue grafton lives. Is for undertow is the 21st novel in the alphabet series of mystery novels by sue grafton. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading u is for undertow. In her latest novel, sue grafton peers beneath the conventional mechanics of crime fiction to explore its moral underpinnings. It follows kinsey millhone, a licensed private investigator. To mark this anniversary year, sue has given us stories that reveal kinseys origins and sues past. In 1982, sue grafton introduced us to kinsey millhone. Through 20 excursions into the dark side of the human soul, grafton has.
Download or stream u is for undertow by sue grafton. But judging by the books new york times bestseller list positions, a great. Praise for u is for undertow has this reliable series lost its addictive appeal. Kinsey millhone finds herself once again pulled into a case involving a man remembering an old murder that is tied to several kidnappings from the 1960s. Read books for free from anywhere and from any device. Grafton was a writer who consistently broke the bonds of genre while never writing the same book twice. A kinsey millhone novel kindle edition by grafton, sue. A kinsey millhone novel by grafton, sue and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. She is best known as the author of the alphabet series a is for alibi, etc.
Sep 30, 2018 to find out what happens, you will have to read the book. Kinsey millhone, thirtyseven, is the veteran of two failed marriages. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Sue grafton was born on april 24, 1940 in louisville, kentucky. U for undertow by sue grafton this was the best of all her books so far. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Each book in this series takes its title from a letter of the alphabet a is for. In the 21st installment of the mystery series sue grafton started in 1982, the author gives notice that this book wont be a straightup privateeye story.
In what may be her most unsettling novel to date, sue graftons t is for trespass is also her most direct confrontation with the forces of evil. U is for undertow by sue grafton first of all, i must say that ive been a fan of sue graftons alphabet series since the early 90s when a coworker recommended them. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy the paperback book u is for undertow by sue grafton at indigo. Sue graftons u is for undertow the santa barbara independent. Use search by author, title or series to find more. In the 21st installment of the mystery series sue grafton started in 1982, the author gives notice that this book wont be a straightup privateeye.
But im giving it four stars rather than five because i found that there were too many diversions and time switches. Mar 02, 2010 u is for undertow in her latest novel, sue grafton peers beneath the conventional mechanics of crime fiction to explore its moral underpinnings. Having just read u is for undertow by sue grafton on kindle i found it as fascinating and gripping as her other. Named a grand master by the mystery writers of america. Its april 1988, a month before kinsey millhones thirtyeight. He claims to have recalled a strange and disturbing. I was pleased to reconnect with my friend kinsey milhone in u for undertow. What other book might you compare u is for undertow to and why. Its april 1988, a month before kinsey millhones thirtyeighth birthday, and shes alone in her office catching up on paperwork when a young man arrives unannounced.
Grafton s solid style and refusal to come into 20 makes a clear, clean story that stands on the drama, the humor and the authors creativity. It features kinsey millhone, a private eye based in santa teresa, california. Grafton, she said the strongest influence on her crime novels was author. An article on famous kidnappings has jogged michael sutton to recall something.
Sue grafton is quite possibly santa barbaras bestknown author. Thirty years later, kinsey is an established international icon and sue, a numberone bestselling author. A kinsey millhone novel signed by grafton, sue and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The novel, set in 1988, finds kinsey investigating the disappearance of a 4yearold girl in 1967 and the narrative weaves between both time periods. Beginning slowly with the daytoday life of a private eye, grafton suddenly shifts from the voice of kinsey millhone to that of solana rojas, introducing listeners to a chilling sociopath. Mar 02, 2011 u is for undertow by sue grafton u is for undertow is an interestingly mindtickling thrillermurdermystery tactfully presented by sue grafton. False memory syndrome provides the core of bestseller graftons intriguing 21st crime novel featuring wry pi kinsey millhone after t is for. Well, i could compare this to all of sue graftons alphabet series books, but that might be too obvious. If you could sum up u is for undertow in three words, what would they be. He has a preppy air about him and looks as if hed be carded if he tried to buy booze, but michael sutton is 27, an unemployed college dropout. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. U is for undertow is the 21st novel in the alphabet series of mystery novels by sue grafton.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read u is for undertow. Sue graftons u is for undertow takes place in 1988, with flashbacks to 1967, the summer of love. In 1960s santa teresa, california, a child is kidnapped and never returned. U is for undertow kinsey millhone alphabet series book 21.
Ive mentioned before how good it is to return to a sue grafton book this is slightly different to the others ive read in that the likeable kinsey millhone is lower profile than usual, but its still enjoyable and very readable. Buy u is for undertow main market by grafton, sue isbn. An article on famous kidnappings has jogged michael sutton to recall something that happened on his sixth birthday in july 1967. A kinsey millhone novel ebook written by sue grafton. Time unfolds like it should, drama mounts exponentially because the cyber world hasnt shortened time. U is for undertow is the twentyfirst in the kinsey millhone mystery series by sue grafton. Beginning slowly with the daytoday life of a private eye, grafton suddenly shifts from the voice of kinsey millhone to that of solana rojas, introducing readers to a chilling sociopath. Sue grafton has created a community of people in these books that is totally believable and likeable. Having just read u is for undertow by sue grafton on kindle i found it as fascinating and gripping as her other alphabet books that i have read which are all first class. U is for undertow by sue grafton in chm, fb3, txt download ebook. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. U is for undertow is another interesting kinsey millhone mystery where she sifts the numerous clues to find that one thread that unravels the entire case.
To find out what happens, you will have to read the book. U is for undertow by sue grafton u is for undertow is an interestingly mindtickling thrillermurdermystery tactfully presented by sue grafton. I caught up quickly and i enjoyed most of the books in the series. He has a preppy air about him and looks as if hed be carded if he. Most of her time is devoted to her work as a private investigator, and she occasionally socializes with a small group of friends, including her eightyeight year old landlord, henry pitts. Jan 01, 2010 buy u is for undertow main market by grafton, sue isbn.
Read u is for undertow a kinsey millhone novel by sue grafton available from rakuten kobo. What made the experience of listening to u is for undertow the most enjoyable. In this chapter of kinseys life and career shes faced with a 21year old unsolved crime that seems to lead to nothing but dead ends. Synopsis u is for undertow is the twentyfirst in the kinsey millhone mystery series by sue grafton in 1960s santa teresa, california, a child is kidnapped and never returned. Buy a cheap copy of u is for undertow book by sue grafton. Even in all the back and forth in the years, she never missed a beat. It was so entertaining, i could hardly wait to get back to it. Author oneonone in this amazon exclusive, we brought together blockbuster authors robert b. Download u is for undertow audiobook by sue grafton. Well, i could compare this to all of sue grafton s alphabet series books, but that might be too obvious. In what may be her most unsettling novel to date, sue grafton s t is for trespass is also her most direct confrontation with the forces of evil.
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