F is for Fugitive
F is for Fugitive
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
California • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
780L
Super Short Summary
F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton is a mystery novel featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone. Hired to solve a decades-old murder, Kinsey delves into a complex case involving a fugitive, buried secrets, and small-town intrigue. This book is the sixth installment in the Alphabet Series, following Kinsey's investigative journey.
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Sue Grafton's F is for Fugitive delivers a compelling mystery with well-developed characters and intricate plotting. Kinsey Millhone's investigation is intriguing, though some critics feel the pacing is uneven. The small-town setting enhances the atmosphere, but a few readers found the resolution less satisfying. A solid read for series fans.
Who Should Read F is for Fugitive?
Readers who enjoy crime fiction with strong, witty female detectives will find F is for Fugitive captivating. Fans of Michael Connelly's The Black Echo or Sara Paretsky's Indemnity Only will appreciate the engrossing plot and Kinsey Millhone's investigative prowess in this suspenseful novel by Sue Grafton.
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Sue Grafton's Alphabet Series, which features Kinsey Millhone, was initially intended to have only 10 books, but due to the series' popularity, it eventually grew to 25 books, with plans for one book per alphabet letter.
F is for Fugitive was published in 1989, during a period when the hard-boiled detective genre was predominantly male-dominated, making Kinsey Millhone a distinctive female lead character in the genre.
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The book showcases Grafton's typical use of the fictional California town of Santa Teresa as its setting, a tribute to author Ross Macdonald, who used a similar setting in his novels.
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Novel • Fiction
California • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
780L
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