Let me start by saying: if you're a fan of Kinsey Millhone, you won't be disappointed with this ninth installment. The comfort of returning to Grafton's world is like slipping into your favorite worn-in leather jacket - familiar yet full of surprises.

The plot twists had me flipping pages way past bedtime. That moment when Kinsey pieces together the homicide case? Pure detective novel magic. Though I'll admit, keeping track of all the characters required some mental gymnastics (thank goodness for Kindle's search function!).

What really shines is Grafton's signature style - those vivid California sunset descriptions practically paint themselves behind your eyelids. Though fair warning: her detailed room descriptions might tempt skimmers (I caught myself doing it too!).

As a retired cop myself, I chuckled at the gunfire scenes - real gunshots leave your ears ringing for hours, not minutes. But hey, it's fiction, and darn good fiction at that.

While not my top pick in the series (that honor goes to 'D is for Deadbeat'), this holds its own with clever plotting and Kinsey's trademark wit. The audiobook version narrated by Mary Peiffer? Worth every penny - she IS Kinsey Millhone.

Newcomers could jump in here, but series veterans will appreciate the callbacks. Just be prepared to immediately crave 'J is for Judgment' afterward!