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by Sue Grafton (Author) "The basic question is this: given human nature, are any of us really capable of change? ..." (more)
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Bestseller Grafton offers more of the same-old same-old in her less-than-inspired 18th Kinsey Millhone novel (after 2002's Q Is for Quarry). In this sexy adventure, the spunky hard-boiled detective has to escort the newly paroled Reba Lafferty, privileged ne'er-do-well, to her stately home, keeping her on the straight and narrow. Reba challenges the PI with her barely concealed hankerings for the now off-limits booze, gambling and charming Alan Beckwith, married real estate developer and former employer for whom Reba took a two-year barbwire vacation courtesy of the California Institution for Women. Lust is in the air as studly, stylish cop Cheney Phillips enters in his red Mercedes, fanning the flames with Kinsey, when Beckwith's activities catch the eye of the feds. Kinsey lends a supportive ear to her beloved 87-year-old landlord, smitten by a 70-year-old neighbor. Kinsey and Reba team up to get the goods on Beckwith, but reckless Reba has vengeful ideas of her own and more than once lands their collective fat in the fire. If the chemistry between Cheney and Kinsey seems forced at times, Grafton as usual creates believable and enduring characters and a strong sense of place in her town of Santa Teresa circa 1987. And that should be more than enough for most fans.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.


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Adult/High School–Kinsey has been hired by a wealthy father to befriend his daughter upon her release from prison after serving a sentence for embezzling funds from her boyfriend/employer. It sounds easy, but the detective learns quickly that Reba's boss is still involved in a complex money-laundering scheme and is wanted by many federal law-enforcement agencies who want Reba to help them get evidence against him. Eventually she does, but there are problems leading to the exciting climax when the sleuth herself is kidnapped. Kinsey is young enough to appeal to teens; her lighthearted personality and witty asides amuse and entertain. Fans of this series will be pleased that she has a new boyfriend, but may be frustrated because her elderly landlord's family interferes.–Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar read, Jul 27 2004
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This review is from: R Is for Ricochet (Hardcover)
Three very entertaining books that I've read this summer were John Grisham's "Bleachers," Jackson McCrae's "The Bark of the Dogwood," and this book. All were great and while the Grafton is my favorite, I also would recommend the McCrae.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Will she never run out of steam?, Jul 22 2004
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This review is from: R is for Ricochet (Audio CD)
No, I haven't read all of Grafton's books in the alphabet series, though I do think it is an ingenious marketing idea and she carries it off with each new book she comes up with. I've enjoyed immensely "A" is for Alibi, "D" is for Deadbeat, "F" is for Fugitive, and "G" is for Gumshoe. So now I've read "R" is for Ricochet. The surprising thing to me is how well her style, sense of play, plot, and characters hold up (if this book is any indication) after so many. Granted, I've not read every single one, but from what I HAVE experienced, Grafton may not ever run out of steam. Also recommended: BARK OF THE DOGWOOD by McCrae

A is for Alibi ***
B is for Burglar
C is for Corpse
D is for Deadbeat ***
E is for Evidence
F is for Fugitive ***
G is for Gumshoe ***
H is for Homicide
I is for Innocent
J is for Judgment
K is for Killer
L is for Lawless
M is for Malice
N is for Noose
O is for Outlaw
P is for Peril
Q is for Quarry

*** = highly recommended.

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4.0 out of 5 stars R is for "Reba's Revenge", Jul 20 2004
By A. Steward "reader49" (Little Rock, AR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: R Is For Ricochet (Hardcover)
The latest in Grafton's alphabet series finds Kinsey along for the ride in "Reba's Revenge". Overall it is an enjoyable continuation of this long-running series. While Reba is getting her revenge against Beck, her former lover and boss, Kinsey deals with new romance in her life and tries to counsel her landlord, Henry, on his love life. She trails along on various illegal escapades with the paroled Reba and doesn't really do much sleuthing. There is nothing new or very exciting, but if you are a fan of the series, you will enjoy spending a few hours catching up with Kinsey.

You have to admire Sue Grafton for keeping the series set in the 80's so that Kinsey doesn't age too much (otherwise Kinsey would be 54 this year!). Grafton keeps fairly true to the time period with Kinsey still not owning or using a computer although business use of computers is part of the story. Kinsey still pigs out on McDonalds, gets by without a cell phone and other gadgets we are so dependent upon today. As much as I'd like to get to the end of the alphabet, I don't want Grafton to rush and finish the series just to appease the readers who want a new book every year. I would prefer she take her time and maintain the quality of the series. I look forward to seeing what happens to Kinsey in "S", no matter how long I have to wait.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to a great series
This long-running series is somewhat uneven at times. This one is a standout and you don't have to have read previous books to enjoy this one. A great read.
Published on Jun 8 2006 by April

4.0 out of 5 stars Kinsey lets someone else take the lead . . .

Like some others, I'm confused by this change in Kinsey.

In R IS FOR RICOCHET, our normally spunky, independent, careful Kinsey is letting recently-paroled Reba Lafferty... Read more

Published on Jul 20 2004 by Terry Mathews

3.0 out of 5 stars Big Disappointment!
After waiting two years for this book to be published, I really expected more. Kinsey has become a different person from the sharp, independent lady that we have come to know, in... Read more
Published on Jul 19 2004 by Pat Saylor

4.0 out of 5 stars Duck for the Ricochet
This is only the second Grafton book I have read. As a public library director I try to read a variety of novels so that I can recommend, honestly, the best authors writing to my... Read more
Published on Jul 19 2004 by Robert Busko

5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying and Worth the Wait
What begins as an easy assignment, pick up and babysit a newly paroled embezzler, turns out to be complicated. Read more
Published on Jul 19 2004 by selah38

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Perfect But Good Enough
If you're a longtime Kinsey fan, you'll enjoy her latest exploit among people who are financially and socially above her but who have problems they can't cope with, without her... Read more
Published on Jul 19 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars A real disappointment
At one point late in this book, Reba Lafferty tells Kinsey that she didn't think Kinsey could be a very good Private Investigator if she was willing to take such a stupid job of... Read more
Published on Jul 18 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars R should be for Reba...
...because she's the likable criminal introduced here. Kinsey Millhone is hired merely to retrieve Reba from prison and deliver her charge to her wealthy father's home. Read more
Published on Jul 17 2004 by Corinne H. Smith

3.0 out of 5 stars Tepid
If this book is any indicator, Sue Grafton is trying too hard to maintain her alphabet based series. Read more
Published on Jul 15 2004 by Bonnie Fitzpatrick

4.0 out of 5 stars I think Sue needs to simply finish her alphabet series
Although I have read all of Sue's "Kinsey Millhone" (Alphabet Mystery) novels, I hadn't written a review/critique until now. Read more
Published on Jul 15 2004 by Vickie R. Terhune

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