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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: 12/6/2005
Pages: 384


Other Versions of this Book: Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD (Abridged), Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged)

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 Book Reviews

Carly C. (ccwriter) 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. 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) 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. 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. (dyna49) 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 - NC wrote on 2/25/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Is a winner!

Carole P. (cpdeno) 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) wrote on 1/21/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

great story I couldn't put it down~!

Martha M. (HorseLadyRI) 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) 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.


Please Rate these Book Reviews

Debra K. wrote on 8/3/2009...


This was my favorite Kinsey book so far! It was filled with mystery, suspense, drama, and a little comedy and romance. Finally Kinsey seems to get a good man in her life. I also loved that part of the book was written in the past from other characters' points of view. Excellent read!

Deborah O. (Obladeb) - Jupiter, FL wrote on 7/25/2009...


This is a slow lazy read. Excellent story. Kept me guessing til the end. Kinesy keeps delving till the silence is broken. Story line is slow to develop but, really worth all the background reading.

Barbara S. (barbsis) - Netcong, NJ wrote on 7/18/2009...


GREAT MYSTERY! Sue Grafton really keeps you guessing all the way to the last chapter. I love how Kinsey Millhome always gets surprised by the killer yet manages to prevail.

This is another convoluted story with way too many characters to try to give any kind of synopsis. Suffice it to say...a drunken wife-beater, the local slut, the babysitter, a 7 year old child, the babysitter's boyfriend, a few male bartenders, a car dealer and a construction worker. Yeah it's a mess but somehow Sue Grafton pulls it all together for another terrific read

Terri G. (fastfingers) wrote on 1/11/2009...


Kinsey is one of my favorites - I'm right there with her making sliced boiled egg sandwiches and peanut butter and pickle! YUM!!!!

Her neighbors are a real HOOT!!!!

Patricia H. (beachcomber) wrote on 8/17/2008...


She is nearing the end of the alphabet

Sandy B. (haggatha) wrote on 4/13/2008...


another of my favorite series writers. Sue Grafton is great

Maryanne M. 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. 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) 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) 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.


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