"S" Is for Silence
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 First edition cover | |
| Author | Sue Grafton |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Alphabet Mysteries |
| Genre | Mystery fiction |
| Publisher | G. P. Putnam's Sons |
Publication date | December 2005 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 374 first edition |
| ISBN | 978-0-399-15297-9 |
| OCLC | 60550855 |
| 813/.54 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3557.R13 S15 2005 |
| Preceded by | "R" Is for Ricochet |
| Followed by | "T" Is for Trespass |
"S" Is for Silence is the 19th novel in Sue Grafton's "Alphabet" series of mystery novels[1][2] and features Kinsey Millhone, a private eye based in Santa Teresa, California.[3]
In a departure from the series format, this novel is set in alternating chapters both in the "past" of 1953 and the "present" of 1987.[4][1]
Shortly after publication, this novel topped The New York Times best-seller list for hardcover fiction.[5]
Contents
Plot summary[edit]
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Characters[edit]
- Kinsey Millhone: Private detective
Reviews[edit]
Publication history[edit]
In December 2005, this novel topped The New York Times best-seller list for hardcover fiction.[5] By December 2006, there were 1.2 million copies in print.[6]
Spoofs[edit]
The Great News episode "Carol Has A Bully" features a spoof version of this novel, renaming it S Is For Sex Murder.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Salij, Marta (December 14, 2005). "'S Is for Silence': Sue Grafton does a little time traveling for alphabet mystery No. 19". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ Faller, Mary Beth (December 7, 2005). "With 'Silence' in the stores, writer faces next in series". The Arizona Republic.[dead link]
- ^ Nelson, Chris (January 1, 2006). "S is for Super". Calgary Sun.[dead link]
- ^ Syler, Rene (December 9, 2005). "The ABCs Of Sue Grafton". CBS News, The Early Show.
- ^ a b Pierleon, Allen O. (January 2, 2006). "S is for Sassy: Grafton's 'dark side' is back for more cocky crime-solving". Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
- ^ "Paperback bestsellers/mass market". Publishers Weekly. December 11, 2006.
- ^ "Carol Has A Bully". Great News on NBC. May 23, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Sue Grafton Alphabet Series official site
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