M is for Malice

"Here's what you hope for: a chance remark from the former neighbor on a skip-trace, a penciled notation on the corner of a document, an ex-spouse with a grudge, the number on an account, an item overlooked at the scene of a crime. Here's what you want: justice. Here's what you'll settle for: something equivalent, the quid pro quo." All of the above are on display in Grafton's latest entry in her increasingly popular series set in a thinly-disguised Santa Barbara, as the virtually ageless Kinsey finds and loses a missing heir and gets back an old lover. "Every investigat

Eighteen years ago, one of them angry, troubled and in trouble went missing. 'M' is for Malek Construction, the $40 million company that grew out of modest soil to become one of the big three in California. 'M' is for Malek family: four sons now nearing middle age who stand to inherit a fortune four men with very different temperaments and needs, linked only by blood and money. 'M' is for Millhone, now hired to trace that missing black sheep brother. And, in brutal consequence, 'M' is for murder 'Another treat from the alphabet queen' Daily Mail 'An unusually compelling series of novels with a notably convincing central character' Guardian

M is for more I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Grafton's P.I. Kinsey Millhone's series since the beginning 'A is for Alibi'. Every book can be read as a stand alone, but to truly appreciate the series evolvement and character development, should be read in order. M is for Malice does not. Bruce Homeyard said Must read mystery series. What can you say about Sue Grafton other than she is a great mystery writer. Kinsey Milhone is an ex-cop and has her own detective agency and never much of a sex life if that what your looking for, go elsewhere. This is a traditional gumshoe story with action and danger for . Ken T. said I Liked It. I've always found, for the most part, Ms. Grafton's alphabet series with Kinsey Millhone fast, light, and enjoyable reads. This one is no different.After reading most all the series books, Kinsey's character and quirks are extremely well developed. As a character, I find her