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Y is for Yesterday

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Sue Grafton
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

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