D is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, #4)
by Sue Grafton
D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 26.1K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 320 pages.
About D is for Deadbeat
When Alvin Limardo walks into P.I. Kinsey Millhone's office, she smells bad news. He wants Kinsey to deliver a cashier's check for $25,000. The recipient: a fifteen-year-old boy. It's a simple matter. So simple that Kinsey wonders why he doesn't deliver the money himself. She's almost certain something is off. But with rent due, Kinsey accepts Limardo's retainer against her better judgment…Limardo pays her with another check as the retainer. It bounces and Kinsey discovers she's been had. She learns that he is really John Daggett—an ex-con with a drinking problem, two wives to boot, and a slew of people who would like to see him dead. Kinsey is out $400 and she's now in hot pursuit of Daggett.When Daggett's corpse shows up floating in the Santa Teresa surf, the cops rule it an accident. Kinsey thinks it's murder. But seeking justice for a man who everyone seemed to despise is a lot tougher than she bargained for—and what awaits her at the end of the road is much more disturbing than she could've ever imagined.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sue Grafton |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.85 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 26,075 |
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What genre is D is for Deadbeat?
D is for Deadbeat is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is D is for Deadbeat worth reading?
Based on 26.1K reader ratings, D is for Deadbeat has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is D is for Deadbeat?
D is for Deadbeat has 320 pages.
Who wrote D is for Deadbeat?
D is for Deadbeat was written by Sue Grafton. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for D is for Deadbeat?
The ISBN-13 for D is for Deadbeat is 9780312939020.0.
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