
C IS FOR CALCULATED How do you go about solving an attempted murder when the victim has lost a good part of his memory? It's one of Kinsey's toughest cases yet, but she never backs down from a challenge. Twenty-three-year-old Bobby Callahan is lucky to be alive after a car forced his Porsche over a bridge and into a canyon. The crash left Bobby with a clouded memory. But he can't shake the feeling it was no random accident and that he's still in danger… C IS FOR CRIME The only clues Kinsey has to go on are a little red address book and the name "Blackman." Bobby can't remember who he gave the address book to for safekeeping. And any chances of Bobby regaining his memory are dashed when he's killed in another automobile accident just three days after he hires Kinsey. C IS FOR CORPSE As Kinsey digs deeper into her investigation, she discovers Bobby had a secret worth killing for―and unearthing that secret could send Kinsey to her own early death…
Private investigator Kinsey Millhone must uncover the truth behind a suspicious car crash that leaves her client, Bobby Callahan, with amnesia and a persistent fear of further attempts on his life. Kinsey accepts the case, navigating the fragmented memories of a young man who believes he is being hunted. When Callahan is killed in a second, fatal accident shortly after hiring her, Kinsey shifts her focus to identifying the perpetrator behind the initial attempt. The narrative follows a traditional first-person detective framework, emphasizing procedural investigation and the systematic gathering of clues in a contemporary California setting.
Readers and critics frequently highlight the consistent tone and character voice that define this long-running series. Discussion often centers on the methodical nature of Kinsey Millhone's investigative process and how the author balances personal life details with the central mystery. Many appreciate the grounded, realistic approach to detective work, noting that the pacing remains steady throughout the investigation. The series is often praised for its ability to maintain tension without relying on excessive action sequences, focusing instead on the psychological motivations of the suspects. Readers frequently point to the clever use of the alphabet-themed titles as a hallmark of the series' enduring appeal.
Page Count:
180
Publication Date:
1986-01-01
Publisher:
Henry Holt
ISBN-10:
0030018889
ISBN-13:
9780030018886
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