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Sue Grafton

A is for Alibi

The first book in the Kinsey Millhone series, A is for Alibi introduces readers to the tough and witty private investigator as she solves her first case in the fictional town of Santa Teresa, California. Fans of Grafton's series will enjoy this engaging mystery and the beginning of Kinsey's long and storied career.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

Often considered one of the greatest detective novels of all time, The Big Sleep features hard-boiled private investigator Philip Marlowe as he navigates the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles to solve a complex case involving blackmail, murder, and organized crime. Readers who enjoy Kinsey Millhone's toughness and wit will find a kindred spirit in Marlowe.

P.D. James

An Unsuitable Job for a Woman

In this classic mystery novel, P.D. James introduces readers to Cordelia Gray, a young and inexperienced private investigator who takes on a case that will test her limits. Fans of Kinsey Millhone will appreciate Cordelia's determination and grit as she unravels a complex mystery and confronts her own demons.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Gaudy Night

Set in an Oxford women's college, Gaudy Night features detective novelist and amateur sleuth Harriet Vane as she investigates a series of poison pen letters and other disturbing pranks. Readers who enjoy Kinsey Millhone's intelligence and independence will find a kindred spirit in Harriet, who must balance her own desires with the expectations of her traditional society.

Josephine Tey

The Daughter of Time

In this meticulously researched mystery novel, detective Alan Grant becomes fascinated with the historical case of Richard III and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Grant uncovers new evidence and challenges long-held assumptions about the Tudor dynasty. Readers who enjoy Kinsey Millhone's attention to detail and dogged determination will appreciate Grant's rigorous approach to detective work.

Agatha Christie

The Moving Finger

In this classic Christie mystery, a small town is rocked by a series of poison pen letters that threaten to expose its darkest secrets. Amateur sleuth Miss Marple is called in to investigate, and she soon uncovers a tangled web of deceit and betrayal. Readers who enjoy Kinsey Millhone's ability to navigate complex social dynamics will appreciate Miss Marple's keen observations and insight into human nature.

Sara Paretsky

Indemnity Only

In this groundbreaking mystery novel, private investigator V.I. Warshawski takes on a case that forces her to confront her own past and the corrupt political machine of her native Chicago. Readers who enjoy Kinsey Millhone's independence and toughness will find a kindred spirit in V.I., who must balance her own moral code with the demands of her profession.

Ross Macdonald

The Galton Case

In this classic detective novel, private investigator Lew Archer is hired to find the missing heir to a wealthy family's fortune. As he delves deeper into the case, Archer uncovers a tangled web of deceit and betrayal that stretches back decades. Readers who enjoy Kinsey Millhone's ability to navigate complex family dynamics will appreciate Archer's dogged determination and keen insights.

Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

In this classic detective novel, Philip Marlowe becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and betrayal as he tries to help his friend Terry Lennox, who is accused of murdering his wife. As Marlowe investigates, he uncovers a tangled web of corruption and crime that threatens to destroy him. Readers who enjoy Kinsey Millhone's toughness and wit will find a kindred spirit in Marlowe, who must navigate a dangerous and unpredictable world.

P.D. James

The Private Patient

In this classic mystery novel, private investigator Cordelia Gray is hired to investigate the murder of a wealthy patient at a private clinic in Dorset. As she delves deeper into the case, Gray uncovers a tangled web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy the lives of those around her. Readers who enjoy Kinsey Millhone's intelligence and independence will appreciate Gray's determination and grit as she unravels a complex mystery.

Dashiell Hammett

The Thin Man

In this classic detective novel, retired detective Nick Charles and his socialite wife Nora become embroiled in a complex murder case involving a wealthy inventor and his eccentric family. As they investigate, the Charleses must navigate a dangerous and unpredictable world of wealth, power, and privilege. Readers who enjoy Kinsey Millhone's wit and charm will find a kindred spirit in Nick Charles, who uses his charm and intelligence to solve even the most complex cases.