C is for Corpse (Kinsey Millhone #3)
How do you go about solving an attempted murder when the victim has lost a good part of his memory? It's one of Kinsey's toughest cases yet, but she never backs down from a challenge. Twenty-three-year-old Bobby Callahan is lucky to be alive after a car forced his Porsche over a bridge and into a canyon. The crash left Bobby with a clouded memory. But he can't shake the feeling it was no random accident and that he's still in danger…
C IS FOR CRIME
The only clues Kinsey has to go on are a little red address book and the name "Blackman." Bobby can't remember who he gave the address book to for safekeeping. And any chances of Bobby regaining his memory are dashed when he's killed in another automobile accident just three days after he hires Kinsey.
C IS FOR CORPSE
As Kinsey digs deeper into her investigation, she discovers Bobby had a secret worth killing for―and unearthing that secret could send Kinsey to her own early death…
Another good solid read from Sue Grafton.Kinsey Millhone is hired by Bobby Callahan just days before his death. He had been involved in a horrific motor accident that left his best friend dead. Only Bobby is convinced it was no accident, he is sure it was an almost successful attempt on his life.The problem is Bobby lost large chunks of his memory in the accident. All he can remember is being pushed off the road, and that he needs to find a little red address book. And then he is dead. But
Sue Grafton never failed to impress me before, and this time is no exception. It was an entertaining fast-reading book, and once again, I couldn't guess who's the killer till the end.Kinsey Millhone is hired by Bobby Callahan, a young man who had a car accident which caused him heavy injuries and a partial amnesia. Yet he's convinced that it was not an accident, and someone was trying to kill him, and he asks Kinsey to find out who. A few days later, however, her client ends up dead. So Kinsey
Review 4 of 5 stars to C is for Corpse. Another fun adventure with Kinsey Millhone. But this time, she's got a case that's twice as hard because the person who's hired her has a bit of amnesia from a recent accident. But he's certain someone's trying to kill him. What's always interesting about Kinsey is how she charges for her cases, and when she chooses to work or not work. For example... she gets an upfront retainer which will keep her paid for a week's work. But then when the person who
Loved it!! I never see the twists or turns and it was a real page turner. I love Kinsey and her no nonsense attitude. I felt sorry for Henry, but glad about that part of the story.
First Read (12/11/91): Have read the whole series up to now. My mother and I have read them together, and we both have enjoyed them very much. I really like Kinsey Millhone. I was quite a bit older when I got married for the first time, so I can appreciate her "singleness." I liked my "singleness" too. I realize that the character has been married a couple times, but she is good at picking up her pieces and moving on. I like the new characters she introduces, and I especially like Henry and
Absolutely brilliant. The investigation was a good one and we see a more vulnerable and emotional side to her. I loved the way she dealt with Henrys case! The end denouement was pretty creepy as well as exciting. Best one yet.
Sue Grafton
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Original Title: | C is for Corpse |
ISBN: | 0312939019 (ISBN13: 9780312939014) |
Edition Language: | English |
Series: | Kinsey Millhone #3 |
Characters: | Kinsey Millhone, Henry Pitts, Bobby Callahan, Glen Wenner, Kitty Wenner, Nola Fraker, Dr. Fraker, Lila Sams, Moza Lowenstein, Jonah Robb |
Setting: | Santa Teresa, California,1982(United States) |
Literary Awards: | Anthony Award for Best Novel (1987), Shamus Award Nominee for Best PI Hardcover (1987) |
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C IS FOR CALCULATEDHow do you go about solving an attempted murder when the victim has lost a good part of his memory? It's one of Kinsey's toughest cases yet, but she never backs down from a challenge. Twenty-three-year-old Bobby Callahan is lucky to be alive after a car forced his Porsche over a bridge and into a canyon. The crash left Bobby with a clouded memory. But he can't shake the feeling it was no random accident and that he's still in danger…
C IS FOR CRIME
The only clues Kinsey has to go on are a little red address book and the name "Blackman." Bobby can't remember who he gave the address book to for safekeeping. And any chances of Bobby regaining his memory are dashed when he's killed in another automobile accident just three days after he hires Kinsey.
C IS FOR CORPSE
As Kinsey digs deeper into her investigation, she discovers Bobby had a secret worth killing for―and unearthing that secret could send Kinsey to her own early death…
Define About Books C is for Corpse (Kinsey Millhone #3)
Title | : | C is for Corpse (Kinsey Millhone #3) |
Author | : | Sue Grafton |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | First Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 305 pages |
Published | : | November 29th 2005 by St. Martin's Press (first published 1986) |
Categories | : | Mystery. Fiction. Crime. Thriller |
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Ratings: 3.91 From 40970 Users | 1308 ReviewsCriticism About Books C is for Corpse (Kinsey Millhone #3)
The prose and pacing are pretty good, the characters are a bit thin, dialogue okay, the mystery adequate, but the book feels heavily padded by descriptive passages (although nicely observed and written). I'll try another by Grafton, but I'm not optimistic.Another good solid read from Sue Grafton.Kinsey Millhone is hired by Bobby Callahan just days before his death. He had been involved in a horrific motor accident that left his best friend dead. Only Bobby is convinced it was no accident, he is sure it was an almost successful attempt on his life.The problem is Bobby lost large chunks of his memory in the accident. All he can remember is being pushed off the road, and that he needs to find a little red address book. And then he is dead. But
Sue Grafton never failed to impress me before, and this time is no exception. It was an entertaining fast-reading book, and once again, I couldn't guess who's the killer till the end.Kinsey Millhone is hired by Bobby Callahan, a young man who had a car accident which caused him heavy injuries and a partial amnesia. Yet he's convinced that it was not an accident, and someone was trying to kill him, and he asks Kinsey to find out who. A few days later, however, her client ends up dead. So Kinsey
Review 4 of 5 stars to C is for Corpse. Another fun adventure with Kinsey Millhone. But this time, she's got a case that's twice as hard because the person who's hired her has a bit of amnesia from a recent accident. But he's certain someone's trying to kill him. What's always interesting about Kinsey is how she charges for her cases, and when she chooses to work or not work. For example... she gets an upfront retainer which will keep her paid for a week's work. But then when the person who
Loved it!! I never see the twists or turns and it was a real page turner. I love Kinsey and her no nonsense attitude. I felt sorry for Henry, but glad about that part of the story.
First Read (12/11/91): Have read the whole series up to now. My mother and I have read them together, and we both have enjoyed them very much. I really like Kinsey Millhone. I was quite a bit older when I got married for the first time, so I can appreciate her "singleness." I liked my "singleness" too. I realize that the character has been married a couple times, but she is good at picking up her pieces and moving on. I like the new characters she introduces, and I especially like Henry and
Absolutely brilliant. The investigation was a good one and we see a more vulnerable and emotional side to her. I loved the way she dealt with Henrys case! The end denouement was pretty creepy as well as exciting. Best one yet.
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