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U Is for Undertow

A Kinsey Millhone Novel

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U Is for Undertow

By: Sue Grafton
Narrated by: Judy Kaye
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It’s April 1988, a month before Kinsey Millhone’s thirty-eighth birthday, and she’s alone in her office catching up on paperwork when a young man arrives unannounced. Michael Sutton is twenty-seven, an unemployed college dropout. More than two decades ago, a four-year-old girl disappeared, and a recent newspaper story about her kidnapping has triggered a flood of memories. Sutton now believes he stumbled on her lonely burial and could identify the killers if he saw them again. He wants Kinsey’s help in locating the grave and finding the men. It’s way more than a long shot, but he’s persistent and willing to pay cash up front. Reluctantly, Kinsey agrees to give him one day of her time.
But it isn’t long before she discovers Sutton has an uneasy relationship with the truth. In essence, he’s the boy who cried wolf. Is his story true, or simply one more in a long line of fabrications?

Moving effortlessly between the 1980s and the 1960s, and changing points of view as Kinsey pursues witnesses whose accounts often clash. Gradually, we come to see how everything connects in this twisting, complex, surprise-filled thriller. And as always, at the beating heart of her fiction is Kinsey Millhone, a sharp-tongued, observant loner who never forgets that under the thin veneer of civility is a roiling dark side to the soul.©2009 Sue Grafton; (P)2009 Random House Mystery Private Investigators Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Exciting

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I've been a Grafton fan for years and was reticent to get the latest installment in audio version. Since much of Grafton's books are written in Kinsey's first person, I wasn't sure I would be happy with anyone portraying her. Judy Kaye has just enough gravel in her voice to sound exactly like I imagined Kinsey to sound! She also does a great job with portraying the other characters. If you are a Kinsey Milhone fan, do not hesitate to get this audio book!

Judy Kaye is Great

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The plots have gotten more complex - I really enjoyed this book.

One of the better ones

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I loved it. She gave away the whole plot and I still loved it. I could not turn off my iPod. I think Ms. Grafton can still spin a tale - unlike others (Patricia Cornwell for one) who seem to run out of steam - and starts writing garbage.
I found the book to be entertaining, intriguing and believable. Thanks again. I look forward to whatever is coming in your "V" book.

Sue Grafton write another great book

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Loved it! enjoyed the narration.
Good mystery. Intriguing plot that keeps you eager to hear more.

One of Sue's best books.

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I like the way the story is set in the 80s. Brought back memories then juxtaposition with the sixties. such fabulous details in the narrative. I can't wait for the next one.

another great in the series

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