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This is the first of the Kinsey Millhone books I've read, so my comments should be taken with that in mind. Grafton is touted for her 'offbeat humor' and 'tough but compassionate' style and I guess those phrases fit. Let me add my own phrase: "mystery lite". A few other authors come to mind in that sub-genre, particularly some of the works of Harlan Coben and Lawrence Block. Kinsey is a former cop turned private eye and in this tale at least she comes off as a bit of a diletante in spite of her spartan living conditions and old volkswagen sedan. In many respects she most closely resembles Block's Bernie Rhodenbarr character...especially in the way she's drawn deeper into the mystery in spite of both her inclinations and intentions. An okay read, but not one I'd return to until I've given up my preferred espresso for decaf.
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Another great one by Sue Grafton, love her twists and red herrings!
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Another great one by Sue Grafton.
Tanya A. (CampSunshine) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 29 more book reviews
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Another Kinsey Millhone adventure! I loved this one. It's fun getting to know the character better as I work my way through the series.
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Really get into the Kinsey Millhone character. Author quite descriptive and gets you into the story. Reading all books and all good.
Barbara H. (barbaralois) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 84 more book reviews
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Kinsey has a new client,who pays her with a bad check. She goes looking for him to get her $ only to dicover he is dead. She wants to find out Why and by Who and ends up in a twisting tale of tangled lives.
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Kinsey Millhone is a great character. Light reading at its best. I'm a man and have no trouble reading this lady detective stuff.
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Another good one by Grafton. These remind me of back in the old days when I couldn't wait to read the next Nancy Drew mystery!
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Kinsey still holds her own
Jennifer S. (orlandojen) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 58 more book reviews
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Terrific!
I like this author and the main character Kinsey Millhone.
I love Kinsey
Great reading.
As always hard to put down.
One in the continuing series involving private investigator Kinsey Millhone.
Another great Kinsey Millhone mystery. A female private investigater character is truly refreshing.
Sue Grafton ABC series keeps getting better.
I love the entire Sue Grafton series.... murder mysterys with a human possible twist.
Another book in the Kinsey Millhone series. She is a private detective who is hired to deliver a check to a fifteen year old. Turns out the retainer check is phony & when she tries to find the man who gave it to her, he's dead.
Loriann S. (nalastormhunter) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 35 more book reviews
I really love these novels. This one is probably one of the best I've read thus far.
Great Series. Once you read ABCD you'll want the rest.
just great, this author knows how to keep your interest
The client came to Kinsey Millhone with an easy job -- just deliver $25,000 to a fifteen-year-old kid. A little odd, and a little too easy, but Kinsey took Alvin Limardo's retainer check anyway. It turned out to be as phony as he was. In real life, his name was John Daggett, a chronic drunk with a record as long as your arm and a reputation for sleazy deals. But he wasn't just a deadbeat. By the time Kinsey caught up with him, he was a dead body -- with a whole host of people who were delighted to hear the news. But how do you make a stiff pay up what he owes you?
One of Sue Grafton's best. Really.
Romy H. (hawaiianpride) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 31 more book reviews
A fun "lite" read
not my fav KM story but good.
Sandi P. (DakotaDreams) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 178 more book reviews
This one was a pretty interesting story and I liked it. Good read...
The author is one of the best authors of detective story writing today. Her heroine Kinsey Millhone, a private investigator is hired to deliver a $25,000 bank check to a 15 year old boy. When her retainer check bounces Kinsy sets out to find her client who she discovers is an ex-con, with two wives and a lot of people who wish him dead. when her client shows up dead the police think it is an accident but KInsey is not so sure.
Tim C. (mysterywriter) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 142 more book reviews
Another stellar effort by Ms. Grafton. I'm reading them in order, so this was my fourth. I can't really say which one I like best at this point. They're all so consistently good. "D" is for Darn Good.
Enjoyable series. Light read.
One of the things I like about this series is how direct they are - very evenly-paced, no big twists or surprises, just Kinsey moving along a path collecting more and more information until she has it solved. Grafton manages to work in a lot of details about Kinsey's personality without taking a lot of verbiage to do it; I remember being surprised about actions Kinsey takes in one of the later books but here is the rationale for that. I've seen complaints about how many scenes there are with Kinsey jogging or eating, but for me they are not distracting. Liked this one a lot, was glad Kinsey didn't get beat up again, but it is a sad ending.
Easy read. First time reading author. I was guessing "who done it" right to the end. I recommend this author to all.
Lisa P. (FamFatale) -
Kinsey Milhone seems a little slow in figuring out this one....but as always she does come through.
The client came to Kinsey Millhone with an easy job-just deliver $25,000 to a fifteen year old kid. It turned out to be as phony as he was.
Diane G. (icesk8tr) -
Good story, keeps you guessing!
Entertaining mystery
4th book in the Kinsey Milhone series. This series is almost as comical as Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum.
In this book, the client hires Kinsey to deliver $25,000 to a fifteen-year-old kid. A little odd, and a little too easy, but Kinsey took Alvin Limardo's retainer check abyway. It turned out to be as phony as he was. In real life his name was John Daggett, a chronic drunk with a record as long as your arm and a reputation for sleazy deals. But he wasn't just a deadbeat. By the time kinsey caught up with him, he was a dead body with a whole host of people who were delighted to hear the news. But how do you make a stiff pay up what he owes you?
In this book, the client hires Kinsey to deliver $25,000 to a fifteen-year-old kid. A little odd, and a little too easy, but Kinsey took Alvin Limardo's retainer check abyway. It turned out to be as phony as he was. In real life his name was John Daggett, a chronic drunk with a record as long as your arm and a reputation for sleazy deals. But he wasn't just a deadbeat. By the time kinsey caught up with him, he was a dead body with a whole host of people who were delighted to hear the news. But how do you make a stiff pay up what he owes you?
Kinsey Milhone mystery. Good story. I love Kinsey
Kinsey Millhone mystery. Good story and suspense
One of my favorite from this whole series of Kinsey Millhone books!
you'll love kinsey millhone.. she has an off beat sense of humor..and fiesty sense of justice.tough but compassionate.. bright brisk and very 'get to know ' kinda P.I.
A great series starring the likable but edgy Kinsey Milhone.
I love this series. I've read each book twice..
Another great Kinsey Millhone mystery!
Carol T. (anjeleyes) - reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 111 more book reviews
It was interesting, not quite as good as the first 3 but worth reading. i can't wait to read E now.
Winston C. (Crabby-doctor) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 296 more book reviews
I have read all of her "Alphabetical" mysteries, and would recommend them all.
This was great to listen to, I liked the book ok but the ending left me wanting more. I just didn't like the ending. When it was over I was happy to move on to the next book. Hoping it will be better!
Andy T. (MayberryFlyBaby) -
Very good as usual with Sue Grafton
Karen T. (madamlibrarian) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 38 more book reviews
Kinsey Millhone is one of the most persuasive of the new female operatives... She's refreshingly free from gender and genre clichés. Grafton, who is a witty writer, has also given her sleuth a nice sense of humor-and a set of wonder woman sheets to prove it. (Boston Herald)
Terrific story. Fun to see how Grafton matures as a writer as years pass.
Book was in great condition. Fast shipment!
Another of the alphabet series I enjoyed. They are usually humorous, romance, mystery, all wrapped into one. Not disappointed. A quick read too.
This is a Book Club Edition.
Andy T. (MayberryFlyBaby) -
Typical Sue Grafton...Good!
a typical sue grafton lady detective story. this is an early one and is not as good as her later ones I think. still a good fast page turner for beach or plane
the whole searies of these sue grafon books are terrific.
Raydene B. (Knitbooky) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 136 more book reviews
Typical Kinsey - I wouldn't give it up, but I have a duplicate.
Janet L. (proudgrandma) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 285 more book reviews
The client came to Kinsey Milhone with an easy job--just deliver $25,000 to a fifteen-year-old kid. A little odd, and a little to easy, but Kinsey took Alvin Limardo's retainer check anyway. It turned out to be as phone as he was. In real life, his name was John Daggett, a chronic drunk with a record as long as your arm and a reputation for sleazy deals. But he wasn't just a deadbeat. By the time Kinsey caught up with him, he was a dead body--with a whole hose of people who were delighted to hear the news. But how do you make a stiff pay up what he owes you?
I love her books.
I love her books.
Maureen V. (mahuff) -
Has a different cover on it
Sharon (ShareBear) -
Another wonderful and suspenseful case for Kinsey. I couldn't stop reading.
Denell W. (Chitimacha-Princess) reviewed D Is for Deadbeat (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 4) on + 586 more book reviews
The client came to Kinsey Millhone with an easy job---just deliver $25,000 to a fifteen year old kid. A little odd, and a little too easy but Kinsey took Alvin Limardos retainer check anyway. It turned out to be as phony as he was. In real life his name was John Daggett, a chronic drunk with a record as long as your arm and a repuration for sleazy deals. But he wasn't just a deadbeat. By the time Kinsey caught up with him, he was a dead body---with a whole host of people who were delighted to hear the news. But how do you make a stiff pay up what he owes you?
The client came to Kinsey Millhone with an easy job---just deliver $25,000 to a 15-year-old kid. A little odd, and a little too easy, but Kinsey too Alvn Limardo's retainer check anyway. It turned out to be as phony as he was. In real life his name was John Daggett, a chronic drunk with a record as long as your arm and a reputation for sleazy deals. But he wasn't just a deadbeat. By the time Kinsey caught up with him,he was a dead body---with a whole host of people who were delighted to hear the news. But how do you make a stiff pay up what he owes you?
cover maybe diferrent
