My Book of the Month for August 2024

Book Of The Month

Unravelling Mysteries: Why 'X' by Sue Grafton is August's Must-Read

Welcome, book lovers! It is time to choose my book of the month, doesn’t the time come around quickly. So, if you're on the hunt for an engrossing summer read, look no further than my Book of the Month for August: "X" by Sue Grafton. This riveting instalment in the beloved Kinsey Millhone series is a masterclass in mystery and suspense, perfect for those lazy summer afternoons. Whether you're a longtime fan of Grafton's work or new to the series, "X" has been recommended to me and promises to captivate with its intricate plot, compelling characters, and unexpected twists. In this review, I'll look deeper into why "X" stands out and why you should add it to your reading list this month, posing questions along the way during the month with my full review at the end. Happy reading!

Let me know if you have any suggestions for a book of the month for me. I would love to hear from you.

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Title: X

X

Author: Sue Grafton

Genre: Mystery, Crime Thriller

Series: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery book 24 of 25

Publisher: PanMacMillan

Date Published: 2016

Book Length: 512

Star Rating: 4**** I liked it and recommend

About Book: In hindsight, I marvel at how clueless I was . . . What I ask myself even now is whether I should have picked up the truth any faster than I did, which is to say not fast enough . . .

When a glamorous red head wishes to locate the son she put up for adoption thirty-two years ago, it seems like an easy two hundred bucks for private investigator Kinsey Millhone. But when a cop tells her she was paid with marked bills, and Kinsey's client is nowhere to be found, it becomes apparent this mystery woman has something to hide. Riled, Kinsey won't stop until she's found out who fooled her and why.

Meanwhile, the widow of the recently murdered P. I. – and Kinsey's old friend – Pete Wolinsky, needs help with her IRS audit. This seemingly innocuous task takes a treacherous turn when Kinsey finds a coded list amongst her friend's files. It soon leads her to an unhinged man with a catalogue of ruined lives left in his wake. And despite the devastation, there isn't a single conviction to his name.

My Thoughts: X by Sue Grafton is a mystery thriller, and part of the alphabet series with PI Kinsey Millhone. Although, this is book 24 it was a book that can easily be read as a stand alone. The book is gritty right from the start and the way the prose is written made me want to read it at a fast pace. Graftons writing style was different to what I have become used to, it felt fairly old school, imagine watching a movie with a narrator in the background. The descriptions were in minute detail enabling me to see everything clearly. On the downside there are some descriptions that seem to be filling up the pages. I didn’t need a step by step guide on how to make a cup of coffee.

But once the mystery got going it was a page turner and I really liked Kinsey Millhone’s character.

In conclusion a gritty mystery thriller, that has a different writing style but a page turner with great characters.

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