D Is for Deadbeat - (Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Mysteries) by Sue Grafton

The D Is for Deadbeat Mystery is a gripping tale of intrigue, deception, and murder that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish! When Alvin Limardo walks into private investigator Kinsey Millhone's office, she smells trouble.

And sure enough, it turns out he wants her to deliver $25,000 to a 15-year-old boy.

But something doesn't add up, and Kinsey is certain that something is off.

As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that Limardo is really an ex-con with a drinking problem and multiple enemies.

When his check bounces, Kinsey realizes she's been had big time! But she refuses to give up, determined to uncover the truth behind Limardo's deceitful actions.

What follows is a thrilling chase through the streets of Santa Teresa, as Kinsey pursues Daggett, the man responsible for the fraud and murder.

Will she be able to uncover the truth before it's too late? Find out in this heart-pumping mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end!