Reading Order
6 series · 58 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A is for Alibi | 1982 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | B is for Burglar | 1985 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | C is for Corpse | 1986 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | D is for Deadbeat | 1987 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | E is for Evidence | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | F is for Fugitive | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | G is for Gumshoe | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | H is for Homicide | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | I is for Innocent | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | J is for Judgment | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | K is for Killer | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | L is for Lawless | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | M is for Malice | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | N is for Noose | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | O is for Outlaw | 1999 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | P is for Peril | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Q is for Quarry | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | R is for Ricochet | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | S is for Silence | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | T is for Trespass | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 21 | U is for Undertow | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 22 | V is for Vengeance | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 23 | W is for Wasted | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 24 | X | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 25 | Y is for Yesterday | 2017 | Buy from Amazon |
Kinsey Millhone Collections
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinsey and Me: Stories | 2013 | Buy from Amazon |
Sue Grafton Other Novels
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keziah Dane | 1967 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Lolly-madonna War | 1969 | Buy from Amazon |
Sue Grafton Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Parker Shotgun (Short Story) | 1986 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Between the Sheets (Short Story) | 1986 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | A Poison That Leaves No Trace (Short Story) | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Full Circle (Short Story) | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | A Little Missionary Work (Short Story) | 1992 | Buy from Amazon |
Sue Grafton Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Writing Mysteries | 1992 | Buy from Amazon |
Sue Grafton Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mean Streets | 1986 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Mammoth Book of Private Eye Stories | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | An Eye for Justice | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | City Sleuths and Tough Guys | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Sisters in Crime 2 | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | A Woman's Eye | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Deadly Allies | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | The Year’s 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1991 | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Female Sleuths | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1992 | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Great Mystery Series: Top Female Sleuths | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | 2nd Culprit | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | The Year's 25 Finest Crime and Mystery Stories 1993 | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | The Crown Crime Companion | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | First Cases, Volume 1 | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | The Oxford Book of American Detective Stories | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | The Best American Mystery Stories 1998 | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | The Oxford Book of Detective Stories | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 19 | Crime Story Collection | 2000 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 20 | A Poison That Leaves No Trace: With Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 21 | Most Wanted | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 22 | The Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 23 | A New Omnibus of Crime | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 24 | The Shamus Winners | 2010 | Buy from Amazon |
Sue Grafton (1940-2017) was an American author known for her critically acclaimed "alphabet series" of mystery novels. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she began writing after working as a tax analyst and medical secretary. Grafton published her first novel, "A" is for Alibi, in 1982. The series featured private investigator Kinsey Millhone and received widespread praise for its complex characters and engaging mysteries. Grafton wrote all 26 books in the series, ending with "Y" is for Yesterday in 2017. Her novels have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 32 languages. Grafton received numerous awards, including the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award and the British Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award. Her work has been adapted into television and film. Grafton's writing is known for its strong female characters, witty dialogue, and intricate plots. She was praised for her ability to explore contemporary social issues within the framework of crime fiction.