K is for Killer

I liked this book. The story kept my attention from start to finish and even though I had some ideas about who did it I wasn't entirely correct. I hate it when a story is too easy to figure out. This story really had me thinking through details and at times questioning everyone. This may actually be my new favorite in this series.

I read some reviews before I started this book, carefully avoiding spoilers, and I am so glad I didn't let them put me off. Some people rated this book very low and said they hated the ending. I guess it is kind of like people. Never trust another person's judgement when it comes to who or what you might like. It is best to decide that for yourself.

This is the best book yet in the alphabet series. I've been reading them in order and honestly close to giving up on the series after I and J.

Kinsey Millhone, who is normally an early-rising, 3 mile jogging, hamburger-eating private eye switches to join the nightlife. And maybe that's why I liked this book – I can surely relate to that more. Every time I read about Kinsey jogging 3 miles, I feel guilty because I don't jog 3 miles. Yeah, I compare myself to a fictional detective. Kinsey was more to my liking staying up all night, and meeting with the seedier people in Santa Teresa's underground.

The mystery was compelling, and the structure was just wonderful. The interviews were clear, the evidence mounted consistently, and I pretty much guessed every single character as the murderer before it was all said and done.

I don't read mysteries for character development, nor do I really care much about setting. I like trying to figure out the culprit. ‘K is for Killer' was better than my expectations in that regard.