Sue Grafton Reading Order
6 series · 58 books · Born 1940-04-24
Sue Grafton was a prolific mystery writer best known for her Kinsey Millhone series, which began in 1982 and became an international publishing phenomenon translated into numerous languages. Her detective novels earned widespread acclaim for their sharp characterization, keen social insight, and engaging prose style, establishing her alongside legendary crime writers like Raymond Chandler and Ross Macdonald in elevating the mystery genre. Grafton's career spanned five decades and earned her the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award, cementing her legacy as one of the most influential mystery authors of her time.
Anthologies Series
Complete24 books (1986–2010)
Start with Mean Streets, the first of 24 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Mean Streets
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Kinsey Millhone Series
Complete25 books (1982–2017)
Start with A is for Alibi, the first of 25 books in the Kinsey Millhone series.
Start this series with A is for Alibi
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Kinsey Millhone Collections Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1992–1992)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete5 books (1986–1992)
Start with Between the Sheets, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Between the Sheets
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Complete2 books (1967–1969)
Start with Keziah Dane and read in order.
Start this series with Keziah Dane
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sue Grafton written?
- Sue Grafton has written 58 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1967 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Sue Grafton series?
- Here are the first books in Sue Grafton's series: Anthologies: Mean Streets; Kinsey Millhone: A is for Alibi; Short Stories/Novellas: Between the Sheets.
- What order should I read Sue Grafton's books?
- We recommend reading Sue Grafton's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Sue Grafton's series complete?
- Sue Grafton has 6 completed series.