by Sue Grafton
Part of Kinsey Millhone, book 3
First published 2004
Private investigator Kinsey Millhone receives an unusual request from Bobby Callahan, a young man still recovering from a near-fatal car accident. Bobby believes someone tried to kill him, but his memory remains foggy about the details. He hires Kinsey to uncover the truth behind the crash that left him brain-damaged and desperate for answers. As Kinsey begins investigating Bobby's claims, she discovers his wealthy family harbors dangerous secrets. The case takes a deadly turn when Bobby is murdered before he can remember who wanted him dead. Now Kinsey must navigate the complex relationships and hidden motives within the Callahan family circle. She faces threats from unknown enemies who will kill to protect their secrets. Kinsey's determination to solve Bobby's murder puts her own life at risk as she gets closer to the truth. The investigation forces her to confront the reality that justice for the vulnerable often comes at a steep personal cost.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-detective, unreliable-narrator
352 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pan Books