V Is for Vengeance
V Is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton is a large print edition published by Thorndike Press in 2012, featuring 655 pages in English. Set in Las Vegas in 1986, the narrative begins with the murder of a young college graduate who is unable to repay a loan from the criminal Lorenzo Dante. Two years later, private investigator Kinsey Millhone becomes involved in a case that takes a darker turn when she investigates the death of a shoplifter, Audrey Vance, whose body is found in a local suicide spot.
Readers will find that Kinsey’s investigation into Audrey’s death, prompted by her fiancé Marvin Striker, reveals a complex web of trust and deception. As Kinsey delves deeper, she uncovers connections to Lorenzo Dante, who is grappling with frustrations involving his younger brother, Cappi. This mystery intertwines themes of crime and investigation, showcasing the challenges faced by women sleuths in a male-dominated world.
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Las Vegas, 1986. A young college graduate is murdered when he is unable to pay back a loan from notorious criminal Lorenzo Dante. Two years later private investigator Kinsey Millhone finds herself assisting to apprehend a shoplifter, Audrey Vance. Events take a much darker turn when Audrey’s body is discovered in a local suicide spot. Unable to believe she took her own life, Audrey’s fiancé Marvin Striker hires Kinsey to investigate. Meanwhile Lorenzo Dante has begun to grow weary and frustrated with his younger brother Cappi. As Kinsey’s enquiries reach a dramatic head, it becomes clear that she and Dante have one thing in common, they must be careful who they trust.
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