S is for Silence (Kinsey Millhone, #19)
by Sue Grafton
S is for Silence by Sue Grafton holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 17.9K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 352 pages.
About S is for Silence
Just after Independence Day in July 1953 Violet Sullivan, a local good time girl living in Serena Station Southern California, drives off in her brand new Chevy and is never seen again. Left behind is her young daughter, Daisy, and Violet's impetuous husband, Foley, who had been persuaded to buy his errant wife the car only days before . . .Now, thirty-five years later, Daisy wants closure.Reluctant to open such an old cold case Kinsey Millhone agrees to spend five days investigating, believing at first that Violet simply moved on to pastures new. But very soon it becomes clear that a lot of people shared a past with Violet, a past that some are still desperate to keep hidden. And in a town as close-knit as Serena there aren't many places to hide when things turn vicious . . .
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sue Grafton |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.90 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,879 |
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What genre is S is for Silence?
S is for Silence is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is S is for Silence worth reading?
Based on 17.9K reader ratings, S is for Silence has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is S is for Silence?
S is for Silence has 352 pages.
Who wrote S is for Silence?
S is for Silence was written by Sue Grafton. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for S is for Silence?
The ISBN-13 for S is for Silence is 9780425212690.0.
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