'It was one of those occasions when I suddenly realised how happy I was. I was female, single, with money in my pocket... I had nobody to answer to and no ties to speak of.

As usual I'd forgotten how surges of goodwill merely presage bad news...'

After a three-week-long investigation, Kinsey couldn't wait to get home.

What she needed most was a few quiet days by herself - but two things happened to change all her plans. First she ran into a murder case. Then Kinsey met Bibianna Diaz, and before the night was over they were sharing a prison cell ...

*Vintage Grafton, terminal bullets and all'

Sunday Times

'Terrifying, hilarious and rather touching ...

S is for Super Sleuth in a scorching story'

Daily Mail

'As a series the alphabet novels are irresistibly compelling ... and Sue Grafton, creator of Kinsey Millhone, is the most exciting crime novelist around'

City Limits