The Alphabet Series
A bitter divorce and custody battle led Sue Grafton to fantasize about ways to eliminate her former husband. Thankfully, she found a way to constructively express her feelings through writing. A is for Alibi was released in 1982, introducing a chronological set of mystery novels known as the alphabet series. Her stories are written from the perspective of female private investigator, Kinsey Millhone, who lives in the fictional town of Santa Teresa, California. Now at work on the twenty first book in the series, Sue Grafton enjoys an international readership in the millions.
Inspired by Edward Gorey
Long fascinated by mysteries with related titles, Sue Grafton was inspired by Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies, an alphabetical picture book in which children meet their demise through a variety of nefarious circumstances. She decided to create her own series of novels based on the alphabet, and compiled a list of all the crime-related words she could come up with. The resulting novels became her best known works. The Gashlycrumb Tinies
B is for Basil assaulted by bears.
C is for Clara who wasted away.
D is for Desmond thrown out of a sleigh.
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This book is copyright © 1962 by Edward Gorey
The Gashlycrumb Tinies
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Gift Set CDs
Sue Grafton ABC Gift Collection: "A" Is for Alibi, "B" Is for Burglar, "C" Is for Corpse
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Sue Grafton DEF Gift Collection: "D" Is for Deadbeat, "E" Is for Evidence, "F" Is for Fugitive
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Sue Grafton GHI Gift Collection: "G" Is for Gumshoe, "H" Is for Homicide, "I" Is for Innocent
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G is for Gumshoe
A is for Alibi
"A" is for Alibi (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries)
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B is for Burglar
"B" is for Burglar (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries)
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C is for Corpse
"C" is for Corpse (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries)
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D is for Deadbeat
"D" is for Deadbeat (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries)
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E is for Evidence
"E" is for Evidence (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries)
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H is for Homicide
F is for Fugitive
"F" is for Fugitive (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries)
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G is for Gumshoe
"G" is for Gumshoe (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries)
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H is for Homicide
"H" is for Homicide (The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries)
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I is for Innocent
I is for Innocent (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries)
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J is for Judgment
J is for Judgment (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries)
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I is for Innocent
K is for Killer
K Is for Killer (Grafton, Sue. Kinsey Millhone Mysteries.)
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L is for Lawless
L Is for Lawless (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries)
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M is for Malice
N is for Noose
O is for Outlaw
J is for Judgment
P is for Peril
P Is for Peril (A Marian Wood Book) (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries (Hardcover))
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Q is for Quarry
R is for Ricochet
R Is For Ricochet (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries)
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S is for Silence
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T is for Trespass (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries)
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A Poison That Leaves No Trace: With Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle (Bepuzzled Classics)
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Sue Grafton's ABC Mystery Collection (Sue Grafton)
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Sue Grafton: A Reader's Checklist and Reference Guide (Checkerbee Checklists)
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"G" Is for Grafton: The World of Kinsey Millhone
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Mickie_G
Love this lens. I learned something new about Sue Grafton! That is always wonderful--learning something new! Kinsey is my very favorite fictional female detective. I believe that the series has improved with each letter addition. I hope I can do as well with my lenses--improve--that is. Posted August 25, 2008 |
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Lee_Emory
You've created a really great lens here! Please drop by my lens at Treble Heart Books and say hi when you get a chance. Posted August 22, 2008 |
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ElizabethJeanAllen
I love Sue Grafton's books! I've read everyone of them. Posted June 05, 2008 |
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CherylK
Sue Grafton is one of my favorite authors. I did a Squidoo search to see if anyone had a lens on her and, sure enough, you do! Well done. Posted March 29, 2008 |
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Tiddledeewinks
Nice lens. I've never heard of the series before. I'll have to e-mail this page to my daughter,a writer with over 200 lenses! Posted March 08, 2008 |
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Barkely
I am up to "H is for Homicide, I haven't picked one up for a while, I need to get back into the series. Thanks for the reminder. Nice lens Posted July 13, 2007 |
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InvoluntaryGypsy
I've always thought about reading these. Now I believe you've convinced me. Great lens! Posted July 11, 2007 |
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rms
REally great lens! Beautifully organized! 5/5 Posted July 06, 2007 |
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bdkz
Great Lens! Posted July 04, 2007 |
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surfsusan
I still remember reading A for Alibi in the 80s - a novel idea these days. 5 stars to you. Posted June 26, 2007 |
Courtesies
Sue Grafton's Official WebsiteUniversity of Louisville Magazine
Internet Movie Database ~ Sue Grafton
Jennifer Chiaverini: Elm Creek Quilts Novels
Sue Grafton Photograph by Steve Humphrey
Sue Grafton Novels Photograph by juverna ~ Flickr
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