A gripping Kinsey Millhone mystery where old grudges and buried secrets prove that malice never dies.
 
Private investigator Kinsey Millhone is hired to locate a missing heir — Bader Malek, the long-estranged black sheep of a wealthy California family. When Bader unexpectedly returns home, long-simmering resentments erupt, and tragedy soon follows. What appears to be a simple inheritance case turns into a murder investigation filled with lies, greed, and emotional fallout that tests Kinsey’s sense of justice and compassion.
 
In M Is for Malice, Sue Grafton moves beyond the puzzle of crime to explore the human cost of betrayal and forgiveness. When Kinsey finds Bader Malek, she’s confronted not with a criminal but a man transformed — a gentle soul trying to make peace with his past. But someone in the Malek family prefers the past stay buried.
 
Balancing sharp procedural detail with emotional depth, Grafton delivers one of her most poignant and morally complex mysteries. Through Kinsey’s investigation, readers see how greed and regret can poison even the closest families — and how redemption can arrive in unexpected forms.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
One of the most emotionally resonant novels in the Alphabet Series.
Combines tight plotting with deep character insight.
Kinsey Millhone faces moral choices as compelling as the crime itself.
Blends classic detective work with family drama and suspense.
A perfect balance of heart and intrigue.
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Louise Penny and Tana French.
Readers who enjoy character-driven mysteries.
Book clubs exploring moral themes in crime fiction.
Collectors of the Alphabet Mystery Series.
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