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V Is for Vengeance

A Kinsey Millhone Mystery

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V Is for Vengeance

By: Sue Grafton
Narrated by: Judy Kaye
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A woman with a murky past who kills herself - or was it murder? A spoiled kid awash in gambling debt who thinks he can beat the system. A lovely woman whose life is about to splinter into a thousand fragments. A professional shoplifting ring working for the Mob, racking up millions from stolen goods. A wandering husband, rich and ruthless. A dirty cop so entrenched on the force he is immune to exposure. A sinister gangster, conscienceless and brutal. A lonely widower mourning the death of his lover, desperate for answers, which may be worse than the pain of his loss. A private detective, Kinsey Millhone, whose 38th-birthday gift is a punch in the face that leaves her with two black eyes and a busted nose. And an elegant and powerful businessman whose dealings are definitely outside the law: The magus at the center of the web. V: Victim. Violence. Vengeance.

Don't miss the other titles in the Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mystery Series.©2011 Sue Grafton (P)2011 Random House Audio
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Critic reviews

"Sure to satisfy." (USA Today)

“The author has hit a high mark with her latest offering, a complex tale of love, betrayal, ambition, and, of course, murder…The only bad thing: There are just four letters left in the alphabet.” (The Associated Press)

“One of Kinsey Millhone’s best outings...must reading for Grafton fans.” (The Globe and Mail (Canada))

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First rate! The latest is with the greatest.

Years ago I read the first seven novels of the Kinsey Millhone series. Each of those were in my own personal "classics" hall of fame. There were always page turners. When the audio version was released for V is for Vengeance, I was wondering if newest release would be on par with the earlier ones, as several of my recent reads proved to not be quite as good as some of those same author's earlier works.

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It took a while

I'm a Kinsey Millhone fan and enjoyed her again. However, it felt like it took a while to get to the main story because of the technique Sue Grafton used this time. There were so many characters and so much detail surrounding them that it was difficult sometimes to remember who was who. Once the pieces began to come together and there was more focus on Kinsey, I liked it better. Judy Kaye was terrific as always.

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Fascinated as usual

What did you love best about V Is for Vengeance?

I loved how the story held my interest all the way through to the end.

What did you like best about this story?

I was held in suspense.

Which scene was your favorite?

The best scene was seeing how Kinsey got out of eating Rosie's horrible sweetmeat ethnic meal. GAK!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes I would love to do that, but alas, duty calls.

Any additional comments?

I detected a departure from Ms. Grafton's usual storyline. Once I caught on to what she was doing, I was delighted!

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V for Vengence

Would you try another book from Sue Grafton and/or Judy Kaye?

Yes

If you’ve listened to books by Sue Grafton before, how does this one compare?

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Did Judy Kaye do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Judy Kaye did mix voices periodically. It got confusing sometimes.

Was V Is for Vengeance worth the listening time?

It was a fun listen

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What made the experience of listening to V Is for Vengeance the most enjoyable?

great story.

What did you like best about this story?

This book reminds me of Sue Grafton's earlier stories in this series. Great Story, well written.

What does Judy Kaye bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

Judy does a fine job, I'll always miss Mary Peiffer though.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed.

Any additional comments?

I listening to this book every available minute. The painful part is waiting for the next one!

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It all comes together well

I wasn't sure how the beginning fit in, but wait, it all slides in together.

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Another good mystery

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If one is a fan of Sue Grafton and Kinsey Millhone this is another good read.

What did you like best about this story?

I like Kinsey's strong and determined character!

What about Judy Kaye’s performance did you like?

As the story progresses Judy is able to make the listener part of the story with the way she portrays each character.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, I like to make the enjoyment last longer than one sitting.

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Excellent new addition to long running series

What did you love best about V Is for Vengeance?

The way all threads of the story tied together at the end

What did you like best about this story?

I have fully reviewd this book at amazon.com

Which character – as performed by Judy Kaye – was your favorite?

Dante

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The end when Dante and his lady love were reunited

Any additional comments?

What I didn't like about this book was the lack of persoanl storyline for Kinsey. There is a sense of either apathy or depression around her. With three books left, she needs to meet someone and go happily into the

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Too much cussing

I like the story and I like the narrator. My big complain is the language. There is really no reason to cuss, it does not add anything of value.

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Great Story!

Great Story! i enjoyed the mix of the stories that intertwined, and the satisfying ending.

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