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  • S is for Silence

  • A Kinsey Millhone Mystery
  • By: Sue Grafton
  • Narrated by: Judy Kaye
  • Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,555 ratings)

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S is for Silence

By: Sue Grafton
Narrated by: Judy Kaye
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Publisher's summary

Thirty-four years ago, Violet Sullivan put on her party finery and left for the annual Fourth of July fireworks display. She was never seen again.

In the small California town of Serena Station, tongues wagged. Some said she'd run off with a lover. Some said she was murdered by her husband.

But for the not-quite-seven-year-old daughter Daisy she left behind, Violet's absence has never been explained or forgotten.

Now, 34 years later, she wants the solace of closure.

Don't miss the other titles in the Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mystery Series.
©2005 Sue Grafton (P)2005 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

"This novel...presents strong character portrayals, a mosaic of motives, and a stunning climax" (Booklist)

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Too many characters…?

I cannot ever give a Sue Grafton book a negative review, but there were so many unfamiliar characters in this one that I can’t even be sure who the killer was. Sure I know the name but I’ll have to listen to it over again to figure out what the killers role was in the overall story. Judy Kaye is the BEST.

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Great!!!!

Sue Grafton is a great storyteller
Judy K great reader
perfect combo
This is my second go through through the stories

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Grafton Gets Grittier

Sue Grafton is like fine red wine. Each book in her alphabet series is taking her to higher and higher marks in my book. Curl up with Kinsey and the 'S' book, pour a glass of Santa Theresa's finest and bliss out on her creator's grittiest and most convoluted story yet.

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Best of Sue Grafton so far

This is my favorite Grafton novel so far. I still have a few more to read, but this was a compelling story and I enjoyed the time hops to tell the narrative.

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Too long!

This could have been a good book but it just was too long & therefore sometimes boring.

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Liked it

Typical Kinsey, I thought the plot was good. The story had enough of a twist that I did not how how it was going to end until late in he story.

A good read

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Great Story !!!

Loved this story. From start to finish this wil! engross you. a great listen.

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Can’t really say

Don’t think I could even get the right amount of words to say that would mean anything

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Great Listen!!!

Kinsey hasn't changed one bit. I can't wait to see if she gets a new car in "T" is for ??? Oh, I'm sorry. Did I leave you hanging? Then download this book and you hear what I'm talking about.

Only one drawback for me in this listen: there were too many characters in this story.

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Best so far

I have read every one of Sue Grafton's books and this was the best so far

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