Book Description
Kinsey meets him in the local gym. Bobby Callahan is a scarred young man struggling back to life after a car forced his Porsche over the edge of a canyon, battering his body and muddling his memory. All he remembers is that someone, for some reason, tried to kill him. Desperate for clues about his own past life and certain he is being stalked, he asks Kinsey to protect him. Kinsey can't resist the brave kid - and neither can the killers. Three days late Bobby is dead. Kinsey Millhone never welshed on a deal. She'd been hired to stop a killing. Now she'd find the killer.
Customer Reviews:
Well..... it was good, but................2007-06-22
I hope her style of delivery has changed for the better.
It was a decent read -- a cohesive story, with plot, characters all meshing to a good conclusion, but dangnabit -- it was bad enough for Kinsey to spout all those metaphors, remanding me of a 1940's mystery radio program spoof, but even WORSE - to EXPLAIN some of those metaphors in the very next sentence.
Uh uh..... don't need that.
Getting better.........2007-01-01
I liked the first two, but this is my favorite yet. Kinsey has her work cut out for her when she finds out her client is dead! She takes it upon herself to continue the investigation. You must read it to find out! A great Mystery...
My first - and LAST - Kinsey Milhone debacle!.......2006-07-15
It's tempting to spoil the end of this novel in order to describe how BAD it truly is, but Ms. Grafton has somehow earned a following, and as I've said before, there is something for everyone out there. After all, some people (not a majority) actually voted for George W. Bush, on purpose! I think this level of mystery fluff is for them.
Rather than spoil the nutty climax (I have worked in hospitals for years, so I ain't buying it) I will mention that the second paragraph of this schlock novel closes with the words: "...life is one big, savage joke; not funny ha-ha, but cruel like those gags sixth graders have been telling since the world began."
I became so distracted thinking about people who were already in sixth grade when the world began (where did they go to kindergarten?) that I almost missed the rest of the chapter.
Too much familiar fluff, not enough plot.......2005-12-19
My biggest problem with this book stems from the over-play of the familiar. When certain detectives sit down to arrange their notes and review the case, they use this as a tool to further the plot. When Kinsey sits down in this one to type her notes on her old typewriter, you get nothing except a couple of passing pages. There is a lot of description like this. If you took out all the mentions of going to the grocery, rehashing of things you already know about the various characters, the "I'm not going to go there" bit with the old boyfriend (who is still married) - well, there isn't a very long novel in here. There seems more fluff than substance in this third Milhone novel, and I can only hope / assume that in such a popular series the author matures past this, since there are many letters to come. It's fine to give me bits and pieces of the protagonist's life, because these help build my interest in reading about her in the future. The bits and pieces have to move the plot, or at least a substantial subplot forward, though, and in this case I don't think it's the case. I'll read more of these because they read quickly, and they hold the interest, but this one hit high on the ol' fluff-o-meter.
C is for Corpse = Glorious Reading.......2005-09-01
My mom handed me this book when i was leaving on a plane for london. I needed something to do so i decided to read it just so i had something to do on the nine hour flight. What surprised me was that this book was actually engaging and interesting! The main character, Kinsey Millhone is frequently put into interesting and sometimes life threatening situations. Combine that with an interesting plot and a surprise ending and you got yourself quite a good thriller/mystery. Sue Grafton goes to great length to express the detail of Kinsey Millhone's every movement, which i enjoyed. Every move she made, be it getting out of a car or dodging a bullet, was written in great detail that kept me on the edge of my seat. Sue Grafton is also quite skilled at creating a very diverse set of characters for each novel. Its good to have diversity in mystery novels because each character is thuroghly analyzed. I dont know if i would plan on reading all of Sue Grafton's novels, because i could see myself getting quite bored very quickly of the style. But if you have a few hours to kill i definitely suggest this book.
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- A great mystery!
- A bloody, but wonderfully crafted story.
- Paul Doherty Keeps Pulling Them Out of the Hat
- Typical great Doherty, but...
- Doherty's 'Candle' Burns Brightly!
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Corpse Candle: A Medieval Mystery Featuring Hugh Corbett
P. C. Doherty
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Minotaur
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The year is 1303, and the Benedictine monks of the abbey of St. Martin's-in-the-Marsh are accustomed to a comfortable existence within their sprawling, peaceful estate. But that begins to change when Abbot Stephen, a well-respected leader and a personal friend of King Edward I, is found brutally murdered in his chamber-with the door and windows locked from the inside. Soon Sir Hugh Corbett, Keeper of the King's Seal, arrives with his two henchmen to investigate.
Rumors about the ghost of robber baron Sir Geoffrey Mandeville riding through the Lincolnshire fens with a retinue of ghastly horsemen have been circulating by way of explanation; Mandeville's ghost is also thought to be responsible for the corpse candles glowing in the dark, supposedly forewarning men of their own deaths. But Corbett disregards the tales, suspecting that someone much closer to home is responsible for the bloody acts. As the mysterious death toll mounts, Corbett sets about unearthing the dark secrets that the abbey and its inhabitants have been hiding for far too long.
Customer Reviews:
A great mystery!.......2007-09-21
A great book! I was inspired to read this, having visited Canterbury and a nearby abbey (which once served as a palace for one of Henry VIII's wives) and I've wanted to learn more since. This book, set in an Abbey, lays out several murders for the reader. The King's clerk, Hugh Corbett, is a great character though probably more developed in previous mysteries by the author.
This one had me hooked by the time I was halfway through it and I just had to finish it. Even though I like guessing at the ending I was 100% on this one (not even 50%!) but I loved it.
A bloody, but wonderfully crafted story........2006-02-06
This book shows Paul Doherty at the peak of his powers as a novelist. The plot is tight and the characterizations are wonderful. The setting is limited to in and around an abbey where it appears that a murderous plot is afoot. Hugh and his two henchmen are asked by their King to go to the Abbey to determine what happened to his old friend who was the Abbot in this abbey. He is found dead in his locked chamber with a dagger through his chest. Hugh, Ranulf and their groom, Chanson arrive only to find an abbey that is cloaked in mystery and in blood. While Hugh is there, many more murders occur, and he needs to find out what is going on in order to stop the carnage. This book is a real page-turner, and as always we read a lot of historical fact in amongst Mr. Doherty's fiction.
Paul Doherty Keeps Pulling Them Out of the Hat.......2004-11-17
The year is 1303 and the monks of the Benedictine Abbey of St. Martin's are happy with their quiet and peaceful existence, but all this changes when their Abbot is found brutally murdered in his own room. The Abbot is an old friend of King Edward I, and it is not long before Sir Hugh Corbett, the Keeper of the King's Seal arrives to investigate the murder.
As the death toll begins to rise Corbett sets about investigating the dark secrets that the Abbey holds.
Paul Doherty just keeps coming up with exciting new plots. He is a very prolific author and one tends to think in these cases that the books are just pulp fiction, but in fact his plots and characters are well thought and and well chosen. More power to your pen . . .typewriter . . . word processor Paul.
Typical great Doherty, but..........2003-09-16
...it's not one of his best. In this book, Doherty expands personal relationship between Ranulf and Corbett-and that's interesting and welcome-but the main plot is a little weak...I don't know about anyone else, but I pretty much guessed who the murderer had to be before I was 1/3 of the way through. Still and all, it's a Doherty-which means it's worth the read!
Doherty's 'Candle' Burns Brightly!.......2002-12-28
Paul Doherty uses quite a few pseudonyms, but regardless of which nom de
plume he chooses, or which series he presents, readers always get a good,
well-reseached, convincing historical mystery.
In ýCorpse Candle,ý Doherty gives us Sir Hugh Corbett, King Edward Iýs
special envoy and close confidant, the 12th such episode in this popular series.
It is 1303 and Abbot Stephen (singular!), a close personal friend of Edwardýs, is found
dead in his locked chambers at the Abbey of St. Martin-in-the-Marsh. As the kingýs
envoy, Corbett quickly finds that there is more to the story than the death of the
abbot. As Lady Macbeth says, ýFalse face must hide false heart,ý and to continue
the Shakespearean allusion, ýCorpse Candleý ends up with far more bodies scattered
about the place than Hamletýs Act V!
With his trusted aide Ranulf and newly acquired groom Chanson, Sir Hugh
finds his intellect and common sense broadside by the incessant deaths of members
of the Abbey. Of course, as he investigates, all these deaths are related and using his
famed logic and ability to re-construct, he is able to bring the murderer to justice.
Of course, all in good time, as the killer wreaks vengeance upon those whom he feels
are complicit in the greater crime, one that began years ago and, sadly, now plays to
its tragic, deceitful, and explosive end.
Of all the Corbett books, this one is the best researched and most carefully
laid out and presented. From its opening pages, ýCorpse Candleý holds the readerýs
attention and the plot unfolds in a timely manner and pace. Few loose ends are left
and the conclusion logical and noteworthy. (Billyjhobbs@tyler.net)
Average customer rating:
- A good intro to the series
- First Time Audio Book Customer
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Sue Grafton ABC Gift Collection: "A" Is for Alibi, "B" Is for Burglar, "C" Is for Corpse
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ASIN: 0739332244
Release Date: 2005-11-01 |
Book Description
Here together for the first time on CD are the three mysteries that started it all, introducing sexy, savvy ex-cop turned P.I. Kinsey Millhone to listeners everywhere…
“A” Is for Alibi
Nikki Fife, convicted of murdering her husband Laurence, is out on parole after eight years of prison. Now, she hires Kinsey Millhone to find out who really killed Laurence. The trail will twist and turn until finally turning back on itself, bringing Kinsey face-to-face with a killer cunning enough to get away with murder.
“B” Is for Burglar
Elaine Boldt is missing, and her sister wants Kinsey Millhone to find her. It seems to be a routine job–until Kinsey is ordered to drop the investigation just as she discovers that days before Elaine’s disappearance, her next-door neighbor and bridge partner had been murdered. Now, the killer is still at large . . . and looking for Kinsey.
“C” Is for Corpse
Kinsey Millhone is recruited to help Bobby Callahan, a young man struggling back to life after his Porsche was forced to take a near-fatal nose dive over the edge of a canyon. Three days later Bobby is dead and Kinsey must capture a cold-blooded killer before he strikes again.
Customer Reviews:
A good intro to the series.......2007-07-27
First off, excellent reading.
About the stories, they are fine, well writen books. Kinsey Milhone is a female PI in a small costal California town who takes on a series of murders in these three books. Better written than most of the series murder mysteries.
First Time Audio Book Customer.......2006-08-18
This collection was my first ever audio book and I have already ordered more. The reader uses a variety of voice changes, emotions and just the right amount of pauses to add to the suspense and enjoyment of listening. I hope to get the whole alaphabet!
Book Description
A New York Times bestselling author appears for the first time ever in an omnibus edition! Old fans and new friends will welcome this collection of Sue Grafton's first three alphabet crime novels:
A Is for Alibi, B Is for Burglar, and
C is for Corpse. The award-winning mysteries all feature former cop turned detective, Kinsey Milhone, one of the most loved heroines of modern mystery fiction.
Customer Reviews:
I got stuck with "Gumshoe".......2007-10-11
"G is for Gumshoe" was my first Kinsey Millhone novel. I will tell you that I went back and read everything leading up to "G" before "H" came out. I have been an avid Sue Grafton fan since the beginning. She makes Kinsey so fun and fallible. You just have to love her and her stories. I especially love Henry.
Gotta Read!!.......2007-07-07
I love all the alphabet books, but even better was having three in one!
I am currently reading K is for Killer, each one gets better and better!
Wonderful, I love Kinsey.......2007-06-14
I have read almost all of Grafton's books, I still have a few that I have missed, she is ingenious, every single novel is original. The reading is easy, I can devour a book in one to two days, and then I am looking around for another. I have just finished J,K,L,M, am working on N, and am now looking for the ones in between that I have missed.
Dorothy Harper, Northridge, CA
I loved them all.......2007-06-03
I've read the whole series and can't wait for the next one to come out.
"G" is for Gumshoe.......2007-05-14
This novel by Sue Grafton is very light hearted and fun to read. Reading a novel about Kinsey Millhone is addictive! I can't put it down.
Book Description
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...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. 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...
Customer Reviews:
Best so far!.......2007-07-03
I recently started reading these great books by Sue Grafton and really enjoy them. I was told to read them in order so of course I have only read three so far. I have found "C" is for Corpse the best so far. You begin to believe that Kinsey Millone is an actual person that exist, and can't wait to see what she will be up to next. She's smart, witty, fun, and you can't help but like her. I am saving "D" for deadbeat for my vacation so I will have a guaranteed great read.
Customer Reviews:
Family secrets.......2001-12-02
Milhone meets a young man struggling with the effects of brain damage resulting from a car crash in which a friend was killed. He thinks someone is trying to kill him(....).
The publication date is 1986 and the action follows on that of B for Burglar (which may sound obvious but Grafton does not always have the plots in the series sequential and all are set in an eighties time-frame).
There's lot of Ross MacDonald in this. It's as much about families as about murder. The mother of Bobby the victim has been married twice before. Her latest husband, an idle foolish alcoholic, brings his daughter Kitty, an anorexic druggie, from a previous marriage. The Henry sub-plot is particularly strong in this (Henry is Kninsey Milhone's octogenarian landlord). I understand the abridgements of these novels leave Henry out. In a way it's a distraction but it neatly counterpoints the other family, as also does the family of Rick Bergen the boy killed in Bobby's first crash. A problem with Ross MacDonald was the way the book consisted of interview after interview and Grafton avoids that by breaking it up with the Henry plot.
I was a little surprised by the amount of socialization with a family by their doctors; not only their children's psychiatrist, but the forensic pathologist who autopsies family members. Maybe they do these things in California. Grafton is always accurate in her medical expertise. (The symptoms of traumatic brain damage are well-described here).
What is it that makes Grafton so great? I don't think it's primarily Milhone's character, memorable though that is. Her trademark is careful scene-setting. Her action moves quite slowly but we don't notice that because what holds it up is meticulous description of every place that Milhone is in and every character she meets. Detail is piled upon detail to create an exact picture that we can almost touch and feel. There are great writers who manage without this (who knows what an EM Forster character looks like) and there are poor writers who bore us with longwinded descriptions. Grafton is on her own.
I loved it!.......2000-10-19
I started reading the Millhone books in order and I just finished "C is for Corpse". I think it was a great book. It kept me going all the way to the end, and then let me have it.
I loved it!.......2000-10-19
I started reading the Millhone books in order and I just finished "C is for Corpse". I think it was a great book. It kept me going all the way to the end, and then let me have it.
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The Corpse Flower: New And Selected Poems (Pacific Northwest Poetry Series)
Bruce Beasley
Manufacturer: University of Washington Press
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ASIN: 0295986395 |
Book Description
The Corpse Flower brings works from Bruce Beasley's first four award-winning collections together with twenty-five new poems, organizing them around the metaphor that gives the book its title: an enormous tropical bloom that reeks like carrion, and around whose three-day florescence "dung beetles & flies & sweat bees swarm / . . . pollen gummed all over / their furred feet." The corpse flower serves as a figure for Beasley's coming to terms with birth and death, fecundity and decay, the illusion of death, and the flourishing of the rare and beautiful out of the materials of the decayed.
The Corpse Flower traces a spiritual pilgrimage, weaving autobiography into a larger meditation on the materials of language and of the life of the spirit. Beasley's is a deeply physical spirituality - as he writes in one poem, "the soul's / impossible to tell / from the objects of its appetite." Throughout these poems, family mythology, as well as religious and mythic narrative and iconography, become occasions for extraordinary meditations on the physicality of birth and death, beginnings and endings. This substantial selection of Bruce Beasley's work, written over a twenty year period, offers the opportunity to experience, page by page, a poet's evolution, and to follow a unique, creative mind as it reaches, through interrogations of faith, science, and art, toward some form of resolution - a resolution increasingly represented by the beauties of language itself.
Customer Reviews:
Holland's own Columbo.......2007-08-31
The great sleuth, DeKok, is sloppy: sloppy in his clothes and sloppy in "slurping" his coffee. He is sometimes sloppy in personal interactions, too. However, he does like a neat brandy and is very neat in his thinking when it comes to solving a crime. Simenon's Maigret and Janwillem van de Wetering's De Gier would welcome DeKok with open arms to sit with them and drink wine or jenever at the local bar or brasserie. This particular crime involving two bodies and a corps of suspects brings forth a messy murder mystery. I suggest that readers might be best served by writing down a few notes about the various characters with their nicknames and associations. In the end, DeKok and his young assistant, Vledder, clean up all the messy loose ends. I think that the most enjoyable part of this book was the development of the character of Inspector DeKok of the Warmoesstraat Police Station (the Red Light District) of Amsterdam. DeKok is a very engaging character with a sharp mind and a sense of humor.
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Breathing Corpses (Oberon Modern Plays)
Laura Wade
Manufacturer: Oberon Books
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Allhoff snatched the money up from the desk. He hurled it to the floor. He pushed his swivel chair out into the center of the room, revealing a pair of leather stumps attached to his thighs where his knees should have begun. His voice rose through the heat of the room like shrill thunder. "Get out!" he yelled. "Damn you! Get out! You grinning, blatant smug-ugly. I want neither your filthy money nor your murder case. I don't want your lousy artificial legs either. I lost my legs honorably, in the line of duty. I'll not be mocked about it. Pick up your money and get out of here. Get Out! Get Out! Or, by God, I'll arrest you."
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