by Sue Grafton
Part of Kinsey Millhone, book 12
First published 1996
Private investigator Kinsey Millhone faces her most challenging opponents yet when she encounters a pair of skilled liars who drag her into their schemes. What starts as a routine case transforms into a wild journey across America alongside criminals who operate like a contemporary version of Bonnie and Clyde. This mystery breaks the mold by featuring no murder at its center. Instead, Kinsey finds herself on a treasure hunt without clear directions, driven by confused motivations and questionable allies. The investigation pulls her into everyone's secrets as she travels from coast to coast with her dubious companions. The adventure drains both her finances and her patience, leaving her exhausted but wiser. Grafton returns Kinsey to her rebellious roots in this twelfth alphabet mystery, showcasing the detective's sharp wit and restless energy. The case tests every skill Kinsey has developed, forcing her to match wits with world class deceivers who challenge her at every turn.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: America
Period: 20th-century
336 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Fawcett Books