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Quote by Sue Grafton

“I didn't take the death-and-dismemberment talk very seriously. Where could you rent a chainsaw at this time of night?”

Work

In this mystery novel, the protagonist is a fugitive whose story unfolds as the narrative progresses. The novel delves into the complexities of the fugitive's life and the challenges they face while on the run. more

Author

Sue Grafton

Sue Grafton is an American author best known for her alphabet series of detective novels. Her works are arranged in alphabetical order from A to Z, with each letter representing a novel featuring a main detective. Grafton's novels are praised for their complex plots, vivid characters, and unique insights into criminal psychology. more

“. People have rejected me all my life. Sometimes it's death or desertion. infidelity, betrayal. You name it. I've experienced every form of emotional treachery there is. Well, big deal. Everybody's suffered something in life and so what? I'm not sitting around feeling sorry for myself, but I'd have to be a fool to lay myself open to that shit again.” Excerpt From: Grafton, Sue. “M Is for Malice.” Macmillan, 1996-04-15T17:29:10+00:00. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright.”

Rejection Abandoned Kinsey Millhone

Book:M is for Malice

Source: M is for Malice

“I pictured a section of the ladies' auxiliary cookbook for Sudden Death Quick Snacks... Using ingredients one could keep on the pantry shelf in the event of tragedy.”

Kinsey Millhone

Book:F is for Fugitive

Source: F is for Fugitive

“I can just about promise you Philip Marlowe was never as dainty as I.”

Kinsey Millhone Philip Marlowe

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