MYSTERY

W Is for Wasted

by Sue Grafton
Marian Wood: Putnam. Sept. 2013. 496p. ISBN 9780399158988. $28.95; ebk. ISBN 9781101636459. M
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OrangeReviewStarGrafton's 23rd Kinsey Millhone mystery (after V Is for Vengeance) features a strange twist in the life of the popular private detective, as she's drawn into the investigations of two murders: the first, of a fellow PI with a shady reputation; the second, of a homeless man who has her name and phone number in his pocket. Her inquiries lead to a maze of troubles involving a bank, a will, a large amount of money, and a new connection with her long-lost relatives. Grafton has lost none of her ability to bring her character vividly to life: Kinsey is as witty and engaging as ever, although somewhat more subdued and thoughtful owing to the emotionally charged tasks she has to perform.
VERDICT As Grafton nears the end of her long-running alphabet series, readers of mystery and suspense and Grafton's many fans will delight in and savor this latest addition.
Reviewed by Linda Oliver, Colorado Springs , Sep 01, 2013
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