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ⓘ About Sue Grafton
Sue Grafton was an American author of suspense novels. Sue passed away on December 28th, 2017. She was most well known for her detective stories. Sue Grafton was born on April 24, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky. She is the daughter of famed detective novelist C.W. Grafton. Sue Grafton has stated that one of the biggest influences on her writing is the writer Ross Macdonald. She has been writing before her novels were published, writing scripts for made for television movies. Her mother is Vivian Harnsberger, the daughter of a Presbyterian minister. Grafton grew up in Louisville with her sister. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series, Sue Grafton has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Sue Grafton
A is for Alibi
A is for Alibi continues the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
B is for Burglar
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books with B is for Burglar, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
C is for Corpse
A gripping mystery unfolds in C is for Corpse as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series showcases Sue Grafton's mastery of suspense.
D is for Deadbeat
A gripping mystery unfolds in D is for Deadbeat as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series showcases Sue Grafton's mastery of suspense.
E is for Evidence
E is for Evidence continues the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
F is for Fugitive
F is for Fugitive continues the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
G is for Gumshoe
G is for Gumshoe continues the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
H is for Homicide
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books with H is for Homicide, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
I is for Innocent
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books with I is for Innocent, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
J is for Judgment
J is for Judgment is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
K is for Killer
A gripping mystery unfolds in K is for Killer as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series showcases Sue Grafton's mastery of suspense.
L is for Lawless
L is for Lawless continues the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
M is for Malice
M is for Malice continues the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
N is for Noose
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books with N is for Noose, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
O is for Outlaw
O is for Outlaw continues the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
P is for Peril
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books with P is for Peril, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
Q is for Quarry
Q is for Quarry is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
R is for Ricochet
R is for Ricochet continues the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
S is for Silence
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books with S is for Silence, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
T is for Trespass
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books with T is for Trespass, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
U is for Undertow
U is for Undertow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
V is for Vengeance
V is for Vengeance is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
W is for Wasted
W is for Wasted is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
X
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books with X, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
Y is for Yesterday
Y is for Yesterday is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
Kinsey and Me: Stories
Kinsey and Me: Stories continues the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Collections story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Keziah Dane
Keziah Dane continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Lolly-madonna War
Conflict and courage define Lolly-madonna War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Sue Grafton that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Parker Shotgun
The Parker Shotgun continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Between the Sheets
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Between the Sheets, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
A Poison That Leaves No Trace
A Poison That Leaves No Trace continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Full Circle
Full Circle is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
A Little Missionary Work
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with A Little Missionary Work, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
Writing Mysteries
Writing Mysteries continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Mean Streets
Mean Streets is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
The Mammoth Book of Private Eye Stories
The Mammoth Book of Private Eye Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
An Eye for Justice
An Eye for Justice is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
City Sleuths and Tough Guys
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with City Sleuths and Tough Guys, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
Sisters in Crime 2
The investigation intensifies in Sisters in Crime 2, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sue Grafton's creation.
A Woman's Eye
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with A Woman's Eye, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
Deadly Allies
A gripping mystery unfolds in Deadly Allies as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Sue Grafton's mastery of suspense.
The Year’s 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1991
The investigation intensifies in The Year’s 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1991, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sue Grafton's creation.
Female Sleuths
Female Sleuths is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1992
The investigation intensifies in The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1992, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sue Grafton's creation.
Great Mystery Series: Top Female Sleuths
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Great Mystery Series: Top Female Sleuths, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
2nd Culprit
2nd Culprit continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Sue Grafton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1993
The investigation intensifies in The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1993, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sue Grafton's creation.
The Crown Crime Companion
The investigation intensifies in The Crown Crime Companion, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sue Grafton's creation.
First Cases, Volume 1
First Cases, Volume 1 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories
The investigation intensifies in The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sue Grafton's creation.
The Best American Mystery Stories 1998
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best American Mystery Stories 1998, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
The Oxford Book of Detective Stories
The investigation intensifies in The Oxford Book of Detective Stories, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sue Grafton's creation.
Crime Story Collection
The investigation intensifies in Crime Story Collection, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sue Grafton's creation.
A Poison That Leaves No Trace: With Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with A Poison That Leaves No Trace: With Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
Most Wanted
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Most Wanted, another outstanding contribution from Sue Grafton.
The Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction
The investigation intensifies in The Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sue Grafton's creation.
A New Omnibus of Crime
The investigation intensifies in A New Omnibus of Crime, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Sue Grafton's creation.
The Shamus Winners
The Shamus Winners is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Sue Grafton have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sue Grafton?
Sue Grafton is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 58 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books, Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Collections, Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Sue Grafton series to start with?
For readers new to Sue Grafton's work, the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 25 books. Begin with A is for Alibi to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Sue Grafton written?
Sue Grafton has written over 58 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Sue Grafton books in order?
Yes, reading Sue Grafton's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Sue Grafton write in?
Sue Grafton writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 58 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Sue Grafton's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Sue Grafton's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Sue Grafton's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Sue Grafton's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Kinsey Millhone Books series. The first book, A is for Alibi, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.