U is for Undertow (Kinsey Millhone, #21)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
403
Novel • Fiction
Santa Teresa, California • 1980s
2009
Adult
18+ years
In U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton, private investigator Kinsey Millhone is approached by a man with fragmented memories of witnessing a kidnapping decades earlier. As she delves into the investigation, Kinsey uncovers complex connections between past and present, revealing secrets that have long been buried.
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Sue Grafton's U is for Undertow is a well-received addition to her alphabet series, praised for its compelling narrative and deep character exploration. Some reviewers highlight the intricate plot and Grafton's ability to weave past and present timelines effectively. However, a few critics note that the pacing can be slow at times. Overall, it maintains the high standards of the series.
A reader who enjoys U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton likely appreciates intricately woven mysteries and strong, complex protagonists akin to those in Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep or Sara Paretsky's Indemnity Only. Fans of noir fiction and detective series will find Grafton's storytelling captivating.
39,883 ratings
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403
Novel • Fiction
Santa Teresa, California • 1980s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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