Amazon Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $9.99 — — … 15/1 - Finally, a mystery that doesn't end with Kinsey being seriously injured by the bad guy. I'm a private investigator . So simple that Kinsey wonders why he doesn't deliver the money himself. … D Is for Deadbeat. The cops called it an accident—death by drowning. In E Is for Evidence Kinsey becomes one of the prime suspects in an "arson for hire" scheme. I just want to keep reading the mysteries, none of which I've been able to solve before Kinsey does. ARTICLES. Short, sweet, immensely satisfying. D IS FOR DEADBEAT. And dead. D is for Deadbeat Page 81 . I notice that if you are reading this book Goodreads suggests that you might also enjoy. Recommended series. There's no shortage of people with a motive for Daggett's death, but the police are classifying it as an accident. After Kinsey realizes the check for her fee has bounced, she looks up the client to get her money. The cops call it an accident but Kinsey differs. He wants Kinsey to deliver $25,000. It was only later, after he'd stiffed her for her retainer, that Kinsey found out his name was Daggett. D is for Deadbeat is the fourth in the Kinsey Millhone mystery series by Sue Grafton. The cops called it an accident—death by drowning. I was curious. I was curious. D IS FOR DEADBEAT. It kind of reminds me of the indestructibility of Bruce Willis in Die Hard and how impossible it would really be for either of them to. Kinsey's living arrangements and general life are the complete opposite to my life, and although I know I wouldn't enjoy the reality I do enjoy reading about her love of her tiny ex-garage apartment and her determination to go running whenever, wherever possible. Shipping: US$ 2.00. So, I'll continue to read further into the series. Stiffed for the retainer, Kinsey finds out Limardo’s real name is John Daggett…ex-con, ex-liar, ex-alchy, currently dead. John Daggett. This is an excellent novel with which to start the Milhone series. Ex-con. Ex-con. And dead. Four books, and Kinsey has spent about a year...a little less, in a wild world of petty crooks and murder. Within U.S.A. Destination, rates & speeds. I had remembered that the events of each book closely follows the book before. It was only later, after he'd stiffed her for her retainer, that Kinsey found out his name was Daggett. It's a … Kinsey wasn't so sure. . Kinsey wasn't so sure. I meant to say more but that's all I could get out. … Sue Grafton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. He called himself Alvin Limardo, and the job he had for Kinsey was cut-and-dried: locate a kid who'd done him a favor and pass on a check for $25,000. John Daggett. D IS FOR DEADBEAT When Alvin Limardo walks into P.I. Ex-con. Tony's been a wreck since the death of his family, rarely sleeping and doing poorly in school. Inconsistency has never troubled me . Kinsey Millhone is hired to deliver a cashier's check of $25,000, but gets stiffed on her fee. Subjects Fiction, Kinsey Millhone (Fictitious character), Women private investigators, Women detectives, Detective and mystery stories, Impostors … The novel follows the development of Kinsey's relationship with Jonah Robb, the police officer she met in B is for Burglar. Chronic drunk. It was only later, after he'd stiffed her for her retainer, that Kinsey found out his name was Daggett. . This is my first Sue Grafton novel and if there are 26 of these books, I hope the other books are more interesting. I was starting to get irritated about how the books were ending in such similar fashion, and she does things differently. It was only later, after he'd stiffed her for her retainer, that Kinsey found out his name was Daggett. More By and About This Author . Largeprint edition by Sue Grafton ★ ★ ★ 3.50; 2 Ratings 15 Want to read; 1 Currently reading; 6 Have read; This edition was published in May 1990 by Ulverscroft Large Print — 387 pages This edition doesn't have a description yet. Published by St. Martin's Paperbacks (2005) ISBN 10: 0312939027 ISBN 13: 9780312939021. The first edition of the novel was published in May 15th 1987, and was written by Sue Grafton. John Daggett. Quantity available: 1. An excellent read! Throughout the book you are not sure about the John Daggett character and wonder all the times at his motives for doing things. Convert currency. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 320 pages and is available in Paperback format. It was only later, after he'd stiffed her for her retainer, that Kinsey found out his name was Daggett. He called himself Alvin Limardo, and the job he had for Kinsey was cut-and-dried: locate a kid who'd done him a favor and pass on a check for $25,000. Killing the man who killed his family has done nothing to ease Tony's torment, however; and he commits suicide by throwing himself off a building in front of Kinsey, despite her best effort to talk him down. D Is for Deadbeat... Sue Grafton's #1 New York Times bestselling series, reissued for a whole new generation of readers! Ridiculous! Comfortable. Suburban. So simple that Kinsey wonders why he doesn't deliver the money himself. Wants to know how other people live, poor people and Mexicans and African Americans, but without going down 'there'. Kinsey discovers that shortly before his death, Daggett was staggering about drunk at the marina in the company of a blonde woman in a green outfit. Chronic drunk. Despite enthusiastic recommendations from some highly discerning reader friends, I'd never picked up a Sue Grafton novel before this one. Chronic drunk. He was also the one who stole her gun and killed Billy Polo, who had recognized Tony at Daggett's funeral. John Daggett. "D" Is for Deadbeat is the fourth novel in Sue Grafton's "Alphabet" series of mystery novels and features Kinsey Millhone, a private eye based in Santa Teresa, California. Inveterate liar. D is for Deadbeat: A Kinsey Millhone Novel 4 Kindle Edition by Sue Grafton (Author) › Visit Amazon's Sue Grafton Page. His first wife Essie's fanatical religious views have kept her married to Daggett, while Daggett, in disregard of his marital status, underwent a second marriage to Lovella on his release from prison, whom he has subjected to domestic abuse. by St. Martin's Paperbacks. It was only later, after he'd stiffed her for her retainer, that Kinsey found out his name was Daggett. … D IS FOR DEADBEAT He called himself Alvin Limardo, and the job he had for Kinsey was cut-and-dried: locate a kid who'd done him a favor and pass on a check for $25,000. Sue Grafton's #1 New York Times bestselling series, reissued for a whole new generation of readers!D IS FOR DEADBEATHe called himself Alvin Limardo, and the job he had for Kinsey was cut-and-dried: locate a kid who'd done him a favor and pass on a check for $25,000. "D" Is for Deadbeat is the fourth novel in Sue Grafton 's "Alphabet" series of mystery novels and features Kinsey Millhone, a private eye based in Santa Teresa, California. D IS FOR DEADBEAT He called himself Alvin Limardo, and the job he had for Kinsey was cut-and-dried: locate a kid who'd done him a favor and pass on a check for $25,000. US$ 2.92. 4.6 out of 5 stars 559 ratings. Thing is, for me that jars terribly and her protagonist is definitely meant to appeal to a certain section of the population. He wants Kinsey to deliver $25,000. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. And dead. 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