A gripping Kinsey Millhone mystery inspired by a real unsolved case — where the search for truth becomes a haunting journey into the past.
 
Private investigator Kinsey Millhone is drawn into a decades-old murder when two retired detectives ask for her help identifying a young woman found dead near a quarry. As she reopens the cold case, Kinsey uncovers buried family secrets, small-town cover-ups, and an unexpected connection to her own life. What begins as an investigation into the unknown victim soon becomes a powerful exploration of identity, justice, and closure.
 
In Q Is for Quarry, Sue Grafton delivers one of her most personal and emotionally resonant mysteries. Based on an actual unsolved homicide from the 1960s, this novel blends fact and fiction with Grafton’s trademark wit, precision, and psychological insight.
 
As Kinsey’s dogged persistence unearths the truth behind the girl’s disappearance, the story reveals both the vulnerability and the strength of those left behind. Set against the rugged California coast, the novel captures Grafton’s unmatched ability to weave suspense, compassion, and moral complexity into the framework of a detective story.
A must-read for long-time fans and newcomers alike, Q Is for Quarry stands out as one of the most haunting and human entries in the Alphabet Series.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A standout Kinsey Millhone mystery inspired by true events.
Expertly plotted with emotional depth and character-driven suspense.
Blends cold-case investigation with small-town intrigue.
Grafton’s sharp, empathetic prose at its finest.
Perfect balance of crime fiction and human drama.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Louise Penny, Sara Paretsky, and Michael Connelly.
Readers who love smart, character-led mysteries.
Book clubs drawn to true-crime-inspired fiction.
Collectors completing the Alphabet Mystery Series.
 
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Indemnity Only by Sara Paretsky — a sharp, fearless female detective story.