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S is for Silence (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 19)
Author: Sue Grafton
Book Information
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780399152979 - ISBN-10: 0399152970
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 384

Book Description:
Thirty-four years ago, Violet Sullivan put on her party finery and left for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display. She was never seen again.

In the small California town of Serena Station, tongues wagged. Some said she'd run off with a lover. Some said she was murdered by her husband.

But for the not-quite-seven-year-old daughter Daisy she left behind, Violet's absence has never been explained or forgotten.

Now, thirty-four years later, she wants the solace of closure.

In S Is for Silence, Kinsey Millhone's nineteenth excursion into the world of suspense and misadventure, S is for surprises as Sue Grafton takes a whole new approach to telling the tale. And S is for superb: Kinsey and Grafton at their best.
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Top Member Reviews

Carly C. (ccwriter) from N HOLLYWOOD, CA wrote on 7/7/2006...

6 member(s) found this review helpful.


Oddly enough, I preferred the chapters NOT written in the first person from Kinsey's POV, the story of the characters as they were 34 years before when the crime (or was it?) actually happened.

Wayne H. from SAINT JACOB, IL wrote on 3/15/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

A little different from her normal writing. Lots of flashbacks. Still a good read. It does get a little confusing with a lot of characters and jumping back to the past every other chapter. Or I just can't keep up. :)

Melody M. (beachlover) from SUNSET BEACH, NC wrote on 4/4/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Kinsey is hired by a daughter whose mother disappeared 34 years ago. One of her best.

Cecily G. from SOMERS, NY wrote on 3/31/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

A missing girls, missing 34 years. The daughter she left behind is now trying to find out what happened. The last in the series by Sue Grafton.

Pamela B. from NOBLESVILLE, IN wrote on 2/26/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I loved this new approach, Grafton new way of telling a story. It's got a lot of interesting characters and it zips right along.

Theresa W. (gimmebooks) from ALLIANCE, NC wrote on 2/25/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Is a winner!

Carole P. (cpdeno) from BAKERSFIELD, CA wrote on 1/30/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Here's another superb great read of Sue Grafton's that's filled with suspense and adventure. Loved it!

Bobbie Jo C. (bobbiejo) from RICHMOND, CA wrote on 1/21/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

great story I couldn't put it down~!

Martha M. (HorseLadyRI) from L COMPTON, RI wrote on 1/20/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

As good as any Kinsey Milhone book in the series... great night or beach reading

Ellen C. (marathonmom) from SANTA MONICA, CA wrote on 1/9/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Structured a little differently from other books in this series, but worth a read nonetheless.


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Patricia H. (beachcomber) from JUPITER, FL wrote on 8/17/2008...


She is nearing the end of the alphabet

Sandy B. (haggatha) from MILLBURY, MA wrote on 4/13/2008...


another of my favorite series writers. Sue Grafton is great

Jane K. (JanieK) from MALDEN, MA wrote on 4/1/2008...


I really liked this one. I have read all of the previous 'Kinsey Millhone' books and I thought this was the best one. The author used a different style than she usually does...a very interesting one, in my opinion. Since the mystery took place 34 years ago, interspersed with the ongoing story and characters Grafton included various character's voices FROM 34 years ago. I don't know how else to explain it but it was very smoothly done; it could have turned out erratic and jumpy but it wasn't and I found it very interesting and very helpful.

Maryanne M. from WAPPINGERS FL, NY wrote on 3/21/2007...


S is for silence, the silence of the lost, the silence of the missing, the silence of oblivion. Thirty five years ago, Violet Sullivan put on her party finery and left for the annual Fourth of July Fireworks display. She was never seen again. Thirty four years later, Daisy, the daughter Violet left behind wants closure. Enter Kinsey Milhone.

Hollie B. from CUYAHOGA FLS, OH wrote on 2/10/2007...


Thirty Four years ago, Violet Sullivan put on her party finery and left for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display. She was never seen again.
In the small California town of Serena Station, tongues wagged. Some said she'd run off with a lover. Some said she was murdered by her husband.
But for the not quite seven year old daughter Daisy she left behind, her absence has never been explained or forgotten.
Now thirty-four years later, she wants the solace of closure.
Kinsey millhone's nineteenth excursion into the world of suspense and misadventure. S is for surprises as Sue Grafton continues with another great addition to an already fascinating series. If you've never read them you must start!

Judith M. (19Martha44) from VIRGINIA BCH, VA wrote on 12/7/2006...


Thirty-four years ago, Violet Sullivan put on her party finery and left for the annual Forth of July fireworks display. She was never seen again. In the small California town of Serena Station, tongues wagged. Some said she'd run off with a lover. Some said she was murdered by her husband. But for the not-quite-seven-year-old daughter Daisy she left behind, her absence has never been explained or forgotten. Now, thirty-four years later, she wants the solace of closure.

Judy H. (hart2hart) from PANTEGO, TX wrote on 11/13/2006...


Thirty-four years ago, Violet Sullivan put on her party finery and left for the annual Fourth of July Fireworks display. She was never seen again. Some said she'd run off with a lover. Some said she was murdered by her husband. But for the not-quite-seven-year-old daughter Daisy she left behind, her absence has never been explained or forgotten. Now, thirty-four years later, she wants the solace of closure.

Jean S. (readmore) from LABELLE, FL wrote on 7/25/2006...


Kinsey has been hired by the daughter of a missing woman to solve a 30 year old mystery. A woman, her dog, and her car disappear did she run away or was she killed?

Linda M. (wildlifemom) from LAYTON, NJ wrote on 7/25/2006...


A flamboyant mom disappears thirty four years ago, some say she's run off with a lover, other says her husband, known to hit her, has now murdered her. Now grown up, Daisy wants answers to her mother's disappearance, and Kinsey reluctantly agrees to investigate a very cold case.

J.K. K. (JK) from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote on 7/9/2006...


Kinsey investigates the disappearance of a young woman 34 years ago.