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Name: "A" is for Alibi
Rating: 3.777777777777 (18 reviews)
Author: Sue Grafton

In "A" is for Alibi, former cop‑turned private investigator Kinsey Millhone hatches a modest agency in Santa Teresa, California. Known for her blunt humor and sharp instincts, she works largely alone, yet harbors a deep empathy for the city's underdogs. Her latest client, Nikki Fife, comes from a dark past—convicted of murdering her husband and now on parole. Nikki insists she was wrongfully accused and seeks Kinsey’s help to unearth the true killer. As Kinsey digs deeper, a second corpse emerges, compounding the list of suspects and revealing a new motive for murder. The case forces Kinsey to confront the thin line between justice and vengeance, keeping her on edge as she navigates the perilous streets of Santa Teresa.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Sue Grafton

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