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Kinsey Millhone

by Sue Grafton

25 books Started 1982 Latest 2017
Publication Reading Order

The Kinsey Millhone is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Sue Grafton, made up of 25 books published between 1982 and 2017. It begins with A is for Alibi (1982), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Y is for Yesterday (2017), spanning 35 years of storytelling.

25books
35years active
4decades
~1.5yrs between books
2017latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 A is for Alibi 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 B is for Burglar 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 C is for Corpse 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 D is for Deadbeat 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 E is for Evidence 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 F is for Fugitive 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
7 G is for Gumshoe 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 H is for Homicide 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 I is for Innocent 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 J is for Judgment 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 K is for Killer 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 L is for Lawless 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 M is for Malice 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 N is for Noose 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 O is for Outlaw 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
16 P is for Peril 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Q is for Quarry 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 R is for Ricochet 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 S is for Silence 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 T is for Trespass 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 U is for Undertow 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
22 V is for Vengeance 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 W is for Wasted 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 X 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Y is for YesterdayLatest 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Kinsey Millhone series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Kinsey Millhone series?

Start with A is for Alibi (1982), the first book in the Kinsey Millhone series by Sue Grafton. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Kinsey Millhone series?

There are 25 books in the Kinsey Millhone series by Sue Grafton, published between 1982 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Kinsey Millhone series?

The first book in the Kinsey Millhone series is A is for Alibi, published in 1982 by Sue Grafton.

What is the latest book in the Kinsey Millhone series?

The most recent book in the Kinsey Millhone series is Y is for Yesterday (2017) by Sue Grafton.

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About Sue Grafton

Sue Grafton (1940-2017) was an American author known for her critically acclaimed "alphabet series" of mystery novels. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she began writing after working as a tax analyst and medical secretary. Grafton published her first novel, "A" is for Alibi, in 1982. The series featured private investigator Kinsey Millhone and received widespread praise for its complex characters and engaging mysteries. Grafton wrote all 26 books in the series, ending with "Y" is for Yesterday in 2017. Her novels have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 32 languages. Grafton received numerous awards, including the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award and the British Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award. Her work has been adapted into television and film. Grafton's writing is known for its strong female characters, witty dialogue, and intricate plots. She was praised for her ability to explore contemporary social issues within the framework of crime fiction.

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