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C is for Corpse (Kinsey Millhone, #3)

Sue Grafton
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C is for Corpse (Kinsey Millhone, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Sue Grafton

C is for Corpse (Kinsey Millhone, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Santa Teresa, California • 1980s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Sue Grafton's novel C is for Corpse, private investigator Kinsey Millhone is hired by a wealthy young man who suspects someone is trying to kill him after a car accident. As Kinsey digs deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets, danger, and mystery. The book is part of Grafton's alphabet series featuring Kinsey Millhone.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

60,214 ratings

71%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sue Grafton's C is for Corpse continues the gripping adventures of Kinsey Millhone. Commended for its fast-paced narrative and well-crafted mystery, the novel also receives praise for its strong character development. However, some readers feel the plot lacks complexity compared to earlier entries. Overall, it's a solid addition to the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read C is for Corpse (Kinsey Millhone, #3)?

Fans of detective fiction will relish C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton. This novel caters to readers who enjoy strong, complex female protagonists like those in Sara Paretsky's Indemnity Only or Janet Evanovich's One for the Money. Engaging mysteries and intricate plots make it ideal for aficionados of hard-boiled crime novels.

4.2

60,214 ratings

71%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

243

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Santa Teresa, California • 1980s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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