U Is for Undertow

A Kinsey Millhone Novel

De: Sue Grafton

Narrado por: Judy Kaye

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

Secrets will get you everytime!

This one is a stand out. With many personal things going on in the background, mysteries to be solved, lives changing over personal choices, lies, murder, love . . . it's a definite must read!

love it

This one involves my favorite things, cold cases. I am satisfied that it is not a serial killer. And on top of that our lady dective gets some peace of mind.
I think it could have been two hours longer. I would like to see the sister called out and a few other clean ups.

Good Leisure Listen

Enjoyed this book in the series. One of her best. Voice actor is great as usual.

One of the best ever

Fantastic, densely woven story expertly read. As a long time Grafton reader who took a break for a while, it was deeply gratifying to come back to a story as good as this.

Terrific Series

This series keeps getting better and better with each book!

We are almost at "Z", I wonder what is going to happen to the Kinsey Millhone series? I really hope "Z" is not the end of the series.

Another Winner!

I've enjoyed all of the Kinsey Millhone tales. This was no exception. Good story that kept me interested throughout. Judy Kaye does an awesome job with the narration.

Good listen

If you like Grafton you'll enjoy this. It got a little disjointed in parts - not typical. Would have given this a higher rating if it weren't for this.

Intricate plot and believable characters

Grafton has crafted a gripping story. Kinsey Milhone is a savvy private eye from the late 80s who uses both her inquiring mind and desire for answers to pursue her client's investigation. Add a good dose of serendipity and she solves a 20 year old murder before the police have enough hard evidence to act, but not soon enough to stop a second murder. Well-written with plenty of plot twists, this book was worth listening to and will likely be listened to again. I have read a number of Grafton's books and look forward to "V".

U is for Undertow

interesting and typical Crafton. I enjoyed it.

Judy Kaye is Great

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!