A is for Alibi (Kinsey Millhone, #1)
by Sue Grafton
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 116K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 308 pages.
About A is for Alibi
A IS FOR AVENGERA tough-talking former cop, private investigator Kinsey Millhone has set up a modest detective agency in a quiet corner of Santa Teresa, California. A twice-divorced loner with few personal possessions and fewer personal attachments, she's got a soft spot for underdogs and lost causes.A IS FOR ACCUSEDThat's why she draws desperate clients like Nikki Fife. Eight years ago, she was convicted of killing her philandering husband. Now she's out on parole and needs Kinsey's help to find the real killer. But after all this time, clearing Nikki's bad name won't be easy.
A IS FOR ALIBI
If there's one thing that makes Kinsey Millhone feel alive, it's playing on the edge. When her investigation turns up a second corpse, more suspects, and a new reason to kill, Kinsey discovers that the edge is closer--and sharper--than she imagined."A" Is for Alibi"B" Is for Burglar"C" Is for Corpse"D" Is for Deadbeat"E" Is for Evidence"F" Is for Fugitive"G" Is for Gumshoe"H" Is for Homicide"I" Is for Innocent"J" Is for Judgment"K" Is for Killer"L" is for Lawless"M" Is for Malice"N" Is for Noose"O" Is for Outlaw"P" Is for Peril "Q" Is for Quarry"R" Is for Ricochet "S" Is for Silence "T" Is for Trespass"U" Is for Undertow "V" Is for Vengeance "W" Is for Wasted "X" “Y” Is for YesterdayThe letter Z was unfinished at the time of her death 12/28/2017
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sue Grafton |
| Published | 1982 |
| Pages | 308 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.82 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 116,026 |
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What genre is A is for Alibi?
A is for Alibi is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is A is for Alibi worth reading?
Based on 116K reader ratings, A is for Alibi has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is A is for Alibi?
A is for Alibi has 308 pages.
Who wrote A is for Alibi?
A is for Alibi was written by Sue Grafton. It was first published in 1982.
What is the ISBN for A is for Alibi?
The ISBN-13 for A is for Alibi is 9780312938990.0.
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