Cover of "K" is for killer

"K" is for killer

by Sue Grafton

Kinsey Millhone

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Kinsey Millhone steps into a shadowy mystery when a grieving mother seeks her help to solve the cold case of her daughter's murder. As Kinsey uncovers secrets from Lorna's hidden life, she encounters a cast of intriguing characters that blur the lines between friend and foe. Navigating a dangerous underworld, Kinsey must use all her wit and courage to uncover the truth before the past consumes her.

Representation & Themes

MysteryWomen DetectivesCrime InvestigationFamilyComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Mild Peril Crime
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0449221504
Pages
307
Publisher
Fawcett
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
82,291

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

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Places

California