D Is for Deadbeat: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery by Sue Grafton (English) Paperback

Description: D Is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton "For #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Sue Grafton's P.I. Kinsey Millhone, if a job sounds too easy to be believed, it probably is—and chances are, it's twice as dangerous..."D IS FOR DECEITWhen Alvin Limardo walks into P.I. Kinsey Millhone's office, she smells bad news. He wants Kinsey to deliver $25,000. The recipient: A fifteen-year-old boy. It's a simple matter. So simple that Kinsey wonders why he doesn't deliver the money himself. She's almost certain something is off. But with rent due, Kinsey accepts Limardo's retainer against her better judgment...D IS FOR DEAD ENDWhen Limardo's check bounces, Kinsey discovers she's been had big time. Alvin Limardo is really John Daggett—an ex-con with a drinking problem, two wives to boot, and a slew of people who would like to see him dead. Now Kinsey is out four hundred dollars and in hot pursuit of Daggett."D IS FOR DEADBEAT"When Daggett's corpse shows up floating in the Santa Teresa surf, the cops rule the death an accident. Kinsey thinks it's murder. But seeking justice for a man who everyone seemed to despise is going to be a lot tougher than she bargained for—and what awaits her at the end of the road is much more disturbing than she could've ever imagined..."Outstanding.""—Library Journal" FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sue Graftons #1 New York Times bestselling series, reissued for a whole new generation of readers! D IS FOR DEADBEAT When Alvin Limardo walks into P.I. Kinsey Millhones office, she smells bad news. He wants Kinsey to deliver $25,000. The recipient: A fifteen-year-old boy. Its a simple matter. So simple that Kinsey wonders why he doesnt deliver the money himself. Shes almost certain something is off. But with rent due, Kinsey accepts Limardos retainer against her better judgment... When Limardos check bounces, Kinsey discovers shes been had big time. Alvin Limardo is really John Daggett--an ex-con with a drinking problem, two wives to boot, and a slew of people who would like to see him dead. Now Kinsey is out four hundred dollars and in hot pursuit of Daggett. When Daggetts corpse shows up floating in the Santa Teresa surf, the cops rule the death an accident. Kinsey thinks its murder. But seeking justice for a man who everyone seemed to despise is going to be a lot tougher than she bargained for--and what awaits her at the end of the road is much more disturbing than she couldve ever imagined... "A" Is for Alibi"B" Is for Burglar"C" Is for Corpse"D" Is for Deadbeat"E" Is for Evidence"F" Is for Fugitive"G" Is for Gumshoe"H" Is for Homicide"I" Is for Innocent"J" Is for Judgment"K" Is for Killer"L" is for Lawless"M" Is for Malice"N" Is for Noose"O" Is for Outlaw"P" Is for Peril "Q" Is for Quarry"R" Is for Ricochet "S" Is for Silence "T" Is for Trespass"U" Is for Undertow "V" Is for Vengeance "W" Is for Wasted "X" Back Cover For #1 New York Times bestselling author Sue Graftons P.I. Kinsey Millhone, if a job sounds too easy to be believed, it probably is--and chances are, its twice as dangerous... D IS FOR DECEIT When Alvin Limardo walks into P.I. Kinsey Millhones office, she smells bad news. He wants Kinsey to deliver $25,000. The recipient: A fifteen-year-old boy. Its a simple matter. So simple that Kinsey wonders why he doesnt deliver the money himself. Shes almost certain something is off. But with rent due, Kinsey accepts Limardos retainer against her better judgment... D IS FOR DEAD END When Limardos check bounces, Kinsey discovers shes been had big time. Alvin Limardo is really John Daggett--an ex-con with a drinking problem, two wives to boot, and a slew of people who would like to see him dead. Now Kinsey is out four hundred dollars and in hot pursuit of Daggett. D IS FOR DEADBEAT When Daggetts corpse shows up floating in the Santa Teresa surf, the cops rule the death an accident. Kinsey thinks its murder. But seeking justice for a man who everyone seemed to despise is going to be a lot tougher than she bargained for--and what awaits her at the end of the road is much more disturbing than she couldve ever imagined... "Outstanding." --Library Journal Author Biography #1 New York Times bestselling author Sue Grafton (1940-2017) entered the mystery field in 1982 with the publication of A Is for Alibi, which introduced female hard-boiled private investigator, Kinsey Millhone, operating out of the fictional town of Santa Teresa, (aka Santa Barbara) California, and launched the bestselling Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries. In addition to her books, shed published several Kinsey Millhone short stories, and with her husband, Steven Humphrey, wrote numerous movies for television, including "A Killer in the Family" (starring Robert Mitchum), "Love on the Run" (starring Alec Baldwin and Stephanie Zimbalist) and two Agatha Christie adaptations, "Sparkling Cyanide" and "Caribbean Mystery," which starred Helen Hayes. Grafton is published in 28 countries and in 26 languages. Review "One of the things that makes Sue Graftons Kinsey Millhone series so unfailingly entertaining is Millhones character. Shes the last one to cultivate eccentricities in the Nero Wolfe manner, and her unsentimental, loners-eye view of herself and the world keeps her feet on the ground. But her cases often get messy because she feels things strongly. This happens again, more satisfyingly than ever, in D is for Deadbeat." --The Detroit News "Kinsey Millhone has the characteristic persistence of the good private eye who wont be deterred from digging out the truth. With skill, Grafton keeps not only her appealing detective but her readers on the edge to know more." --Ms. magazine "Taut prose and controlled plotting make Grafton an outstanding writer of hardboiled detective stories. Social awareness and human weakness play a great part in the Millhone books, which always manage to finish with a heart-stopping climax. Well done indeed." --Library Journal Review Quote Taut prose and controlled plotting make Grafton an outstanding writer of hardboiled detective stories. Social awareness and human weakness play a great part in the Millhone books, which always manage to finish with a heart-stopping climax. Well done indeed. Details ISBN0312939027 Author Sue Grafton Short Title D IS FOR DEADBEAT Language English ISBN-10 0312939027 ISBN-13 9780312939021 Media Book DEWEY FIC Year 2005 Residence Santa Barbara, CA, US DOI 10.1604/9780312939021 Series Number 4 Subtitle A Kinsey Millhone Mystery Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2005-11-29 NZ Release Date 2005-11-29 US Release Date 2005-11-29 UK Release Date 2005-11-29 Pages 320 Publisher St Martins Press Series Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries Format Paperback Publication Date 2005-11-29 Imprint St Martins Press Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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