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D is for Deadbeat - Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4 Author: He called himself Alvin Limardo, and the job he had for Kinsey was cut-and-dried: locate a kid who'd done him a favor and pass on a check for $25,000. It was only later, after he'd stiffed her for her retainer, that Kinsey found out his name was Daggett. John Daggett. Ex-con. Inveterate liar. Chronic drunk. And dead. The cops called it an accide... more »
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4 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is the first of the Kinsey Millhone books I've read, so my comments should be taken with that in mind. Grafton is touted for her 'offbeat humor' and 'tough but compassionate' style and I guess those phrases fit. Let me add my own phrase: "mystery lite". A few other authors come to mind in that sub-genre, particularly some of the works of Harlan Coben and Lawrence Block. Kinsey is a former cop turned private eye and in this tale at least she comes off as a bit of a diletante in spite of her spartan living conditions and old volkswagen sedan. In many respects she most closely resembles Block's Bernie Rhodenbarr character...especially in the way she's drawn deeper into the mystery in spite of both her inclinations and intentions. An okay read, but not one I'd return to until I've given up my preferred espresso for decaf.
Sharon (ShareBear) - Paris, TN reviewed D is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 163 more book reviews
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Another wonderful and suspenseful case for Kinsey. I couldn't stop reading.
Raydene B. (Knitbooky) reviewed D is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 135 more book reviews
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Typical Kinsey - I wouldn't give it up, but I have a duplicate.
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not my fav KM story but good.
I love Kinsey
just great, this author knows how to keep your interest
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