K Is for KillerK Is for Killer
Score Modern
What it's about
Lorna Kepler was beautiful, willful and a loner who couldn't resist flirting with danger. Maybe that's what killed her.
Why it's worth reading
It was a finalist for the Anthony Award.
You'll love it if you liked
E Is for Evidence
C Is for Corpse
B Is for BurglarGood to know
It features Kinsey Millhone.
By the numbers
- Readers19 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics18 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller2 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #611 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1610 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #3000 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Is K Is for Killer worth reading?
Yes. It was a finalist for the Anthony Award. It ranks #3,000 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 53.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is K Is for Killer about?
Lorna Kepler was beautiful, willful and a loner who couldn't resist flirting with danger. Maybe that's what killed her.
How long does it take to read K Is for Killer?
About 7 hours (284 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after K Is for Killer?
If you liked it, try E Is for Evidence by Sue Grafton, C Is for Corpse by Sue Grafton or B Is for Burglar by Sue Grafton.