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I loved this book, and have enjoyed all of Sue Grafton's books in this series!
Krista R. (redjellybeans107) reviewed I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 9) on + 22 more book reviews
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One of my favorite in this series.
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9th in the series. Kinsey works to solve a murder 6 years after it has been committed. She also solves another 6 year old case that ties in with the murder. Another great book by Sue.
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Another great in Sue Grafton's series!
great series
I love all the Sue Grafton books. Have read this one twice. You won't want to put it down.
MaryLou C. (Bookworm42) reviewed I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 9) on + 54 more book reviews
Another great mystery from Sue Grafton. What a surprize in this one.
Very good reading!
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From Publishers Weekly
Grafton here sets the ever-appealing PI Kinsey Milhone on a quieter, more cerebral path. The hardcover was both Literary Guild and Mystery Guild main selections and a nine-week PW bestseller.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
From Kirkus Reviews
California's formidable p.i. Kinsey Millhone (``A'' Is for Alibi, etc.), fired from her comfortable berth with Fidelity Insurance, now rents office space from busy Santa Teresa lawyer Lonnie Kingman. His usual outside investigator Morley Shine has died of a heart attack, and he hires Kinsey to take over the case that Morley was working on. It involves the upcoming trial of David Barney, acquitted of the six-year-old murder of his wife, Isabelle, but now being sued for wrongful death in civil court by Isabelle's first husband, Ken Voigt. Voigt, represented by Lonnie Kingman, is sure that Barney killed Isabelle and wants to keep her considerable fortune out of his hands. Lonnie thinks he has a strong case, buoyed by damning new evidence from drifter Curtis McIntyre. But what Kinsey finds as she begins to probe is a surprising number of people with reasons to hate Isabelle--among them Voigt's second wife, Francesca, and Isabelle's business mentor Peter Weidmann and his overprotective wife, Yolanda. She also uncovers curious gaps in Morley's files and begins to question his ``heart attack,'' as Lonnie's seemingly solid case collapses bit by bit, with her own life on the line in the gritty finale. A sober, resolute Kinsey, romanceless at the moment, and a clever, meaty puzzle--for which the publisher plans a 300,000 first printing. Rack up another winner for Grafton. (Literary Guild Split Dual Selection for July)
Grafton here sets the ever-appealing PI Kinsey Milhone on a quieter, more cerebral path. The hardcover was both Literary Guild and Mystery Guild main selections and a nine-week PW bestseller.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
From Kirkus Reviews
California's formidable p.i. Kinsey Millhone (``A'' Is for Alibi, etc.), fired from her comfortable berth with Fidelity Insurance, now rents office space from busy Santa Teresa lawyer Lonnie Kingman. His usual outside investigator Morley Shine has died of a heart attack, and he hires Kinsey to take over the case that Morley was working on. It involves the upcoming trial of David Barney, acquitted of the six-year-old murder of his wife, Isabelle, but now being sued for wrongful death in civil court by Isabelle's first husband, Ken Voigt. Voigt, represented by Lonnie Kingman, is sure that Barney killed Isabelle and wants to keep her considerable fortune out of his hands. Lonnie thinks he has a strong case, buoyed by damning new evidence from drifter Curtis McIntyre. But what Kinsey finds as she begins to probe is a surprising number of people with reasons to hate Isabelle--among them Voigt's second wife, Francesca, and Isabelle's business mentor Peter Weidmann and his overprotective wife, Yolanda. She also uncovers curious gaps in Morley's files and begins to question his ``heart attack,'' as Lonnie's seemingly solid case collapses bit by bit, with her own life on the line in the gritty finale. A sober, resolute Kinsey, romanceless at the moment, and a clever, meaty puzzle--for which the publisher plans a 300,000 first printing. Rack up another winner for Grafton. (Literary Guild Split Dual Selection for July)
Jeanne G. (IlliniAlum83) -
One of the best of the "alphabet" private eye mysteries I've read to date. Kinsey is in a new job (replacing the aging PI who met a sudden death) and needing to make good on her first investigative case and restore her self confidence. She gets info that seems to exonerate the opposition of murder so resigns herself that finding out "the truth" is more just than winning their case just to keep her position with a law firm. As always, her neighbor (and landlord), the 80+ Henry, adds wonderful character to the story. A variety of interesting witnesses soon become possible suspects til Kinsey's investigative skills find the connection between the murder and the PI's untimely death and point the finger in the right direction.
I started reading this series because I was out of reading material, I found a box of brand new books in a box that my mom sent home w/me. they were A thru F, I was hooked.
Reading through the series. I thought this was one of the better ones.
This is the best Sue Grafton I've read.
Diane G. (icesk8tr) -
Very good! It got me all turned around. Good ending!
Barbara F. (bostonbarb) reviewed I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 9) on + 15 more book reviews
what a great series!
Sue Grafton series are really good, if you have never read them you need to start at the begining. I know you will enjoy them like I did!
AUTOGRAPHED!!!
Lonnie Kingman is in a bind. He's smack in the middle of assembling a civil suit and the private investigator who was doing his pretrail legwork has just dropped dead of a heart attack. In a matter of weeks the court's statute of limitations will put paid to his case. Five years ago David Barney walked when a jury acquitted him of the murder of his rich wife, Isabelle. Now Kingman, acting as attorney for the dead woman's ex-husband and their child (and sure that the jury made a serious mistake), is trying to divest David Barney of the profits of that murder. But time is running out, and David Barney still swears he's innocent. When Kinsey Millhone agrees to take over Morley Shine's investigation, she thinks it is a simple matter of tying up the loose ends. Morley might have been careless about his health, but he was an old pro at the business. So it comes as a real shock when she finds his files in disarray, his key informant less than credible, and his witnesses denying every having spoken with him. It comes as a bigger shock when she find that every claim David Barney made checks out. But if Barney didn't murder his wife, who did? It would seem the list of candidates is a long one. In life, Isabelle Barney had stepped on a lot of toes. Somewhere out there, a killer wait sto see just what Kinsey will find out.
Marlene W. (KansasSunflower) -
Great series. they're all good.
Deborah C. (bamboochik) reviewed I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 9) on + 54 more book reviews
This A-Z series is always a winner!
Deanna J. (stephiesmom) reviewed I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 9) on + 14 more book reviews
as good as the others!!
I liked the pacing, how the plot was laid out, and I especially liked the resolution. I wasn't expecting that until almost the very end of the book. There was definitely a satisfying number of suspects, with many dark secrets. Nice sense of place as well - by now everyone who's read one of these knows Grafton patterned it on Santa Barbara CA, so it probably helps I've been there a lot. Kinsey makes some pithy comments on how the rich live. Also liked the personal bits - Henry, William and Rosie were pretty funny. Sixteen more to go in the series.
Another Kinsey Millhone series book. Enjoy!
A tight, fast-moving story...with a nail-biting climax.
This is another Kinsey Millhone book. She is a private detective. In this book, she is asked to take over an investigation when another P.I. dies. A woman has been murdered. Her husband was aquitted of the murder & swears he's innocent. Kinsey is trying to find the truth. This book will keep you guessing until the end.
I loved this series enough to read it twice..
The vowels always have better plots than the consonants.
Sue Grafton is, hands down, the best crime detective novelist I've ever read. I recommend this book, and all the Kinsey Millhone detective books to anybody who loves to read.
Another entertaining romp through the life of Kinsey Millhone! Thanks for sharing!
Fired by the insurance agency for whom she investigates, Kinsey is forced to take on a last-minute murder investigation in which the ex-husband of a murdered artist claims that David Barney, her current husband, is guilty as sin. Barney gets to Kinsey and insists he's innocent. But if he is, who's guilty? In trying to learn who's been getting away with murder, Kinsey may be courting her own....
Fired by the insurance agency for whom she investigates, Kinsey is forced to take on a last-minute murder investigation in which the ex-husband of a murdered artist claims that David Barney, her current husband, is guilty as sin. Barney gets to Kinsey and insists he's innocent. But if he is, who's guilty? In trying to learn who's been getting away with murder, Kinsey may be courting her own....
I love the alphabet murders!
Another enjoyable Kinsey Millhone book!
Enjoyable series. Light read.
It was a very good book
Jeanne H. (penguinmama) reviewed I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 9) on + 91 more book reviews
Another great Kinsey Milhone mystery!
another great book in the Alphabet series by Grafton.
Great reading as usual with this author. I like her character Kinsey Millhone.
Kinsey Milhone's adventures are always, entertaining
this book you can read in a day and feel like you have read a substantial mystery and had fun.
Great Book
Lonnie Klingman is in a bind. He's smack in the middle of assembling a civil suit, and the private investigator who was doing his pretrail legwork has just dropped dead of a heart attack. In a matter of weeks the courts statue of limitations will put paid to his case. 5 yrs ago David Barney walked when a jury acquitted him of the murder of his rich wife, Isabelle. Now Klingman acting as attorney for the dead woman's ex husband and their child is trying to divest David Barney of the profits of that murder. But time is running out and David still swears he is innocent.
This is an extra copy butIam sure it is just as great as any other Grafton mystery I have read! She is really good!
Kinsey is hired to collect evidence in a murder investigation, The young man who she is supposed to find evidence to convict, convinces her that he is innocent.
Denell W. (Chitimacha-Princess) reviewed I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 9) on + 586 more book reviews
Since she was fired by Califorina Fidelity Insurance, Kinsey Millhone has lost her usual swagger. And her case is no confidence builder. Attorney Lonnie Kingman is going to court on a civil suit in three weeks when his P.I. drops dead of a heart attack. With the statues of limitations running out, Kinsey has to tie up the loose ends of a murder investigation. The victim, an affluent artist named Isabelle Barney, had been shot with a .38; her husband, David Barney, was tried and acquitted of the murder. Now her ex-hushband is suing Barney for Isabelle's estate, claiming the jury made a big mistake.
Things get complicated when Barney gets to kinsey, insisting he's innocent.. Everything he says checks out. But if David Barney is innocent, who's guilty? In trying to learn who's been getting away with murder, Kinsey may be courting her own...
Things get complicated when Barney gets to kinsey, insisting he's innocent.. Everything he says checks out. But if David Barney is innocent, who's guilty? In trying to learn who's been getting away with murder, Kinsey may be courting her own...
Since she was fired by California Fidelity Insurance, Kinsey Millhone has lost her usual swagger. And her new case is no conficence builder. Attonry Lonnie Kingman is going to court on a civil suit in three weeks when his P.I. drops dead of a heart attack. With the statute of limitations running out, Kinsey has to tie up the loose ends of a murder investigation. The victim, an affluent artist named Isabelle Barney, had been shot with a .38; her husband, David Barney, was tried and acquitted of the murder. Things get complicated when Barney gets to Kinsey, insisting he's innocent. Everything he says checks out. But if David Barney is innocent, who's guilty?
Cheryl (Toni) J. (toni) reviewed I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 9) on + 351 more book reviews
Fired by the insurance agency for whom she investigates, Kinsey is forced to take on a last-minute murder investigation in which the ex-husband of a murdered artist claims that David Barney, her current husband, is guilty as sin. Barney gets to Kinsey and insists he's innocent. But if he is, who's guilty? In trying to learn who's been getting away with murder, Kinsey may be courting her own.
this one is a keeper...
this one is a keeper...
Gena S. (SouthernDestiny) -
Since Kinsey Millhone was fired by California Fidelity Insurance, Kinsey lost her usual swagger. And her new case is no confidence builder. Attorney Lonnie Kingman is going to court in a civil suit in three weeks when his P.I. drops dead of a heart attack. With the statute of limitations running out, Kinsey has to tie up the loose ends of a murder investigation. The victim, an affluent artist named Isabelle Barney had been shot with a .38; her husband David Barney, was tried and acquitted of the murder.
Now her ex-husband is suing Barney for Isabelle's estate, claiming the jury made a big mistake.
Things get complicated when Barney gets to Kinsey, insisting he's innocent. Everything he says checks out. But if David Barney is innocent, who's guilty? The real truth is a shock in the end.
Now her ex-husband is suing Barney for Isabelle's estate, claiming the jury made a big mistake.
Things get complicated when Barney gets to Kinsey, insisting he's innocent. Everything he says checks out. But if David Barney is innocent, who's guilty? The real truth is a shock in the end.
Shirley J. (NoShushing) -
Kinsey Millhone has to pick up the loose ends of a case after the P.I. drops dead of a heart attack. The husband of a murder victim was tried and acquitted of the case. Now her ex-husband is suing for her estate, claiming the jury was wrong. In trying to learn who's been getting away with murder, Kinsey may be in danger.
"One of Kinsey's most electryfing adventures to date...Another irresistible installment of Ms. Grafton's series."
THE BALTIMORE SUN
Fired by the insurance agency for whom she investigates, Kinsey is forced to take on a last-minute murder investigation in which the ex-husband of a murdered artist claims that David Barney, her current husband, is guilty as sin. Barney gets to Kinsey and insists he's innocent. But if he is, who's guilty? In trying to learn who's been getting away with murder, Kinsey may be courting her own....
THE BALTIMORE SUN
Fired by the insurance agency for whom she investigates, Kinsey is forced to take on a last-minute murder investigation in which the ex-husband of a murdered artist claims that David Barney, her current husband, is guilty as sin. Barney gets to Kinsey and insists he's innocent. But if he is, who's guilty? In trying to learn who's been getting away with murder, Kinsey may be courting her own....
This book was gave to me and I have not read it, and figured someone else would love to have it.
Maureen V. (mahuff) -
Has a different cover on it
