H for Homicide: Kinsey Millhone Novel

His name was Parnell Perkins, a claims adjustor for California Fidelity until shortly after midnight. However, his career abruptly ended when he was shot at close range and left for dead outside the company's offices. The police perceived it as a failed robbery, but Kinsey Millhone believed they were abandoning the case. She was bothered by the fact that her colleague and occasional drinking partner had been murdered, and that his killer was still at large. It made her feel exposed and vulnerable.

Bibianna Diaz feared for her life because she knew crossing Raymond Maldonado meant certain death. Bibianna had abandoned his insane wedding plans and gone into hiding in Santa Teresa, far away from Raymond and his gang in the Los Angeles barrio. She needed money to buy time and create distance between them, so she resorted to an insurance scam, similar to Raymond's operations in L.A. Unfortunately, she chose California Fidelity as her target, and her name appeared in one of Parnell Perkins's open files, catching Kinsey's attention. However, Raymond Maldonado, her jilted suitor, was also on her trail.

Raymond had a lengthy criminal record, a volatile temper, and an inability to accept rejection. He also suffered from Tourette's syndrome, which contributed to his erratic and often violent behavior. All in all, Raymond was not someone to spend time with. Unfortunately for Kinsey, she had no choice. Raymond kidnapped Bibianna, forcing Kinsey to play the role of babysitter alongside his macho gang. She ended up being a prisoner of love.

This case presented Kinsey Millhone with her most complex and risky challenge. Sue Grafton's "H" is for Homicide is the wittiest exploration of the criminal underworld yet. Kinsey Millhone is a remarkable character - tough yet compassionate, resourceful and empathetic. In the words of the Los Angeles Times, she is a fitting knight to traverse those treacherous streets, following in the footsteps of her male predecessors. And according to the Detroit News, Sue Grafton is a delightful author who keeps readers hooked.

"A" Is for Alibi "B" Is for Burglar "C" Is for Corpse "D" Is for Deadbeat "E" Is for Evidence "F" Is for Fugitive "G" Is for Gumshoe "H" Is for Homicide "I" Is for Innocent "J" Is for Judgment "K" Is for Killer "L" is for Lawless "M" Is for Malice "N" Is for Noose "O" Is for Outlaw "P" Is for Peril "Q" Is for Quarry "R" Is for Ricochet "S" Is for Silence "T" Is for Trespass "U" Is for Undertow "V" Is for Vengeance "W" Is for Wasted "X" Is for X

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