U Is for Undertow by Sue Grafton
U Is for Undertow is the 21st installment in Sue Grafton’s internationally bestselling Alphabet series, featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone. When a man walks into Kinsey’s office with a vague memory of witnessing a possible crime decades ago, she is pulled into a chilling cold case that stirs up long-buried secrets, deception, and danger.
Alternating between the 1960s and 1980s, this suspenseful mystery delves into the emotional undertow of memory and guilt a hallmark of Grafton’s masterful storytelling.
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Perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell, Michael Connelly, and Agatha Christie this is a smart, gripping detective novel for crime fiction lovers.
Why U Is for Undertow is a Must-Read:
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Classic Kinsey: Grafton’s iconic PI shines in one of her most personal cases.
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Dual Timeline Mystery: Past and present collide in a layered investigation.
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Emotional Depth: Explores memory, family secrets, and buried trauma.
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Page-Turning Plot: Taut pacing and expert twists until the final reveal.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"The past rarely stays buried especially when you go digging."
Translation (Sinhala):
"අතීතය කිසිදාම ගොඩදැමුණු ලෙස නැහැ විශේෂයෙන්ම ඔබ එය තැලීම ඇරඹුනොත්."
Translation (Tamil):
"கடந்த காலம் புதைந்ததாக இருக்காது நீங்கள் அதைக் தோண்டத் தொடங்கினால் குறிப்பாக."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
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