Mystery Writer Sue Grafton
Sue Grafton's alphabet mystery series was introduced in 1982, written from the perspective of private investigator Kinsey Millhone and set in the fictional beachside town of Santa Teresa (based on Santa Barbara, California).
There are twenty-five books in the series, from A through Y. Sue Grafton revealed that her final novel would be titled Z Is for Zero. Sadly, the beloved author passed away on December 28, 2017. For millions of Sue Grafton fans, the alphabet ends with Y.
Loyal Sue Grafton readers will surely ace this quiz. You can also take a peek at our Sue Grafton Book List. Even if you're not yet familiar with her books, just have fun and take your best guess. Each question offers five choices. Choose the correct title for each installment of the alphabet mystery series, A is for ...
Sue Grafton
The truth is, I could no more dictate her nature than she could dictate mine. Kinsey's happy as she is and she doesn't need to be rescued, improved, or saved.
The truth is, I could no more dictate her nature than she could dictate mine. Kinsey's happy as she is and she doesn't need to be rescued, improved, or saved.
Sue Grafton Mystery Series Quiz
'G' Is for Grafton: The World of Kinsey Millhone
by Natalie Hevener Kaufman and Carol McGinnis Kay
Sue Grafton: Creator of the Kinsey Millhone Mystery Series
Sue Taylor Grafton was an American author, the daughter of detective novelist C. W. Grafton. She attained worldwide fame as creator of the “alphabet series” featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone.
After graduating from high school Kinsey became a police officer, but soon tired of the bureaucracy. She quit after two just years on the force and decided to become a private investigator. Kinsey's circle of friends includes her landlord Henry and the local tavern owner Rosie, who cooks dinner for Kinsey most nights.
Sue Grafton’s popular mystery novels have been published in 28 countries and in 26 languages. Many of her contemporaries sold the film and television rights to their books. Not Sue Grafton—her 15-year career as a television movie screenplay writer “cured” her of the desire to work with Hollywood. When G is for Gumshoe was published, Sue Grafton was able to quit her day job.
Sue Grafton
After my years in Hollywood, I got tired of apologizing for work that really wasn't mine to begin with.
After my years in Hollywood, I got tired of apologizing for work that really wasn't mine to begin with.
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