by Sue Grafton
Part of Kinsey Millhone, book 24
First published 2015
Kinsey Millhone faces her most dangerous case yet. The private investigator has identified a serial killer, but proving it presents an impossible challenge. This methodical murderer has perfected the art of eliminating every trace of his crimes. Standard investigative techniques fail against someone who has systematically removed all evidence of his deadly work. Grafton breaks from her usual formula by revealing the killer's identity at the beginning. The tension shifts to whether Kinsey can build a case that will stand up in court. Time runs short as Kinsey discovers she has become a target herself. Each step of her investigation pulls her deeper into perilous territory where one wrong move could make her the next victim. The hunter risks becoming the hunted in this twenty-fourth alphabet mystery that Publishers Weekly recognized for its intelligent plotting and strong character development.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, the-hunter-becomes-the-hunted
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
403 pages · Hardcover · Marian Wood Books/Putnam