C is for Corpse (Kinsey Millhone, #3)
by Sue Grafton
C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 29.2K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 305 pages.
About C is for Corpse
C IS FOR CALCULATEDHow do you go about solving an attempted murder when the victim has lost a good part of his memory? It's one of Kinsey's toughest cases yet, but she never backs down from a challenge. Twenty-three-year-old Bobby Callahan is lucky to be alive after a car forced his Porsche over a bridge and into a canyon. The crash left Bobby with a clouded memory. But he can't shake the feeling it was no random accident and that he's still in danger…C IS FOR CRIMEThe only clues Kinsey has to go on are a little red address book and the name "Blackman." Bobby can't remember who he gave the address book to for safekeeping. And any chances of Bobby regaining his memory are dashed when he's killed in another automobile accident just three days after he hires Kinsey.C IS FOR CORPSEAs Kinsey digs deeper into her investigation, she discovers Bobby had a secret worth killing for―and unearthing that secret could send Kinsey to her own early death…
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sue Grafton |
| Published | 1986 |
| Pages | 305 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.87 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 29,204 |
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What genre is C is for Corpse?
C is for Corpse is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is C is for Corpse worth reading?
Based on 29.2K reader ratings, C is for Corpse has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is C is for Corpse?
C is for Corpse has 305 pages.
Who wrote C is for Corpse?
C is for Corpse was written by Sue Grafton. It was first published in 1986.
What is the ISBN for C is for Corpse?
The ISBN-13 for C is for Corpse is 9780312939010.0.
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