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Sue Grafton was an American author best known for her "alphabet series" of mystery novels featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone. Her work has been praised for its character development and intricate plotting.

Sue Taylor Grafton was born on April 24, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of author C. W. Grafton and Vivian Harnsberger. Grafton attended the University of Louisville, where she earned a bachelor's degree in English Literature.

Sue Grafton was married three times and had three children. She lived in Santa Barbara, California, with her third husband, Steve Humphrey, until her death in 2017.

Sue Grafton began her career writing screenplays for television movies before gaining fame with her "alphabet series," starting with "A is for Alibi" in 1982. The series, which was intended to span 26 books, reached "Y is for Yesterday" before her death.

Sue Grafton received numerous awards throughout her career, including the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America and multiple Anthony and Shamus Awards. Her books have been translated into 26 languages and are bestsellers worldwide.