C is for Corpse

In Sue Grafton's third Kinsey Millhone mystery, "C is for Corpse," private investigator Kinsey Millhone is approached by the enigmatic Bobby Callahan, a wealthy young man haunted by a tragic car accident. Bobby claims someone attempted to murder him, not just cause a crash, a year prior. The incident left his best friend dead and Bobby with severe memory loss and a profound sense of foreboding. He believes the true killer is still at large and desperately seeks Kinsey's help to uncover the truth. As Kinsey delves into Bobby's privileged yet troubled past, she unearths a web of family secrets, betrayal, and hidden motives. The investigation leads her through a labyrinth of suspicious characters and unsettling revelations, forcing Kinsey to confront the chilling possibility that Bobby's life is still in grave danger. With her signature wit and tenacity, Kinsey races against time to piece together the fractured memories and expose a ruthless killer before they can silence Bobby for good.