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T is for Trespass (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries) | 
 enlarge | Author: Sue Grafton
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  166 reviews
Sales Rank: 909
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6 x 1.4
ISBN: 0399154485
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780399154485
ASIN: 0399154485
Publication Date: December 4, 2007
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Condition: Used library book - usual markings, labels and processing - large hot copy label on front cover
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Product Description
trespass \'trespes\ n: a transgression of law involving one's obligations to God or to one's neighbor; a violation of moral law; an offense; a sin
-Webster's New International Dictionary, Second Edition, Unabridged
In what may be her most unsettling novel to date, Sue Grafton's T is for Trespass is also her most direct confrontation with the forces of evil. Beginning slowly with the day-to-day life of a private eye, Grafton suddenly shifts from the voice of Kinsey Millhone to that of Solana Rojas, introducing readers to a chilling sociopath. Rojas is not her birth name. It is an identity she cunningly stole, an identity that gives her access to private caregiving jobs. The true horror of the novel builds with excruciating tension as the reader foresees the awfulness that lies ahead. The suspense lies in whether Millhone will realize what is happening in time to intervene.
Though set in the late eighties, T is for Trespass could not be more topical: identity theft; elder abuse; betrayal of trust; the breakdown in the institutions charged with caring for the weak and the dependent. It reveals a terrifying but all-too-real rip in the social fabric. Once again, Grafton opens up new territory with startling results.
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 Great...but for... May 14, 2008
I'm a great fan of Sue Grafton and her alphabet mystery series. "T is for Trespass" been a great read. Unfortunately, there is always the same problem regardless of book choice. This one is no exception. The problem? It ends.
 Somewhat disappointing May 9, 2008
This was my first Sue Grafton novel and while entertaining, I found it to be disjointed. Not what I was expecting after having heard for years about her great novels.
One of her best yet! May 6, 2008
Sue Grafton continues her "alphabet mystery" series with this book, which follows Kinsey Millhone as she tries to rescue her elderly neighbor from a deviant caregiver. This book is told from the villain's perspective interwoven with Kinsey's, which works perfectly to give that spine-chilling feeling throughout.
The elder-care-giver, "Solana," is a very believable, if evil, character.
She combines her wicked streak with an almost endearing naivete about the middle-class and upper-class life that she covets. It is clear to the reader why she does what she does, and what she values.
Kinsey is as we love her - always looking out for her cute ex-boyfriends and a QP with cheese. She is right in character down to her attraction to a miniature trailer as a potential back-up home. Henry, William, and
other favorite characters also have roles in this story.
I thought that Grafton had flagged a little bit in the quality of "R" and "S" so I picked up this book more out of habit than eagerly. However, it might just be the best one yet! The story moves smoothly and quickly, and does a great job of wrapping up various related and unrelated loose ends. I loved the introduction of the Peggy Klein character, and her role as well. It is nice to read a book that harks all the way back to 1987 (ha ha) before things like caller-ID and internet searches.
Grafton put together a very compelling storyline that touches on identity theft, elder abuse, child abuse, and other significant issues. The book is also entertaining and touching in parts. Altogether, an excellent read!
t is for tresspass May 5, 2008
Sue Grafton continues to be a master mystery story teller. She also is innovative, changing from third person narrative to first person story from Kinsey, a tecnique not found in her previous work. She interlaces the mundane work of a private investigator with a chilling, and true to life, tale of the exploitation and abuse of the elderly. Must reading for anyone with elderly relatives.
Page Turner May 1, 2008
T for Tresspass by Sue Grafton is a page-turner. The author has cleverly created a plot around likable senior neighbors and a private investigator named Kinsey Millhone. The plot thickens with a crafty identity theft. A fast track New Yorker and an interesting bird's eye view of perennial scammers living around town are thrown in.
This is a very timely novel. We have an ever increasing number of our population needing assistance in their later years. The days of caring for our elderly within the family nucleus are gone. Families are employing droves of outside help, mainly strangers, for their loved ones. In most cases, minimal background checks are done. In many cases this results in physical and emotional abuse as well as theft of monies and family valuable.
I suggest to every family thinking of hiring outside help as a caregiver to read this novel. T for Tresspass is very eye opening. Sue Grafton is a master at story telling.
Gunta Krasts Voutyras
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