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I'm so sad to learn of your loss. Perhaps it is appropriate that the series ends at Y - it leaves a bit of mystery behind for all of us.

After loving all Sue's books and loving her alter-ego Kinsey, I feel I have lost a true friend. My heart goes out to her real family. We all love those books because they are written with her whole heart and one can't give more. God bless you Sue. God bless all your family xx

Our daughter Kinsey is named for Kinsey Millhone....we had the joy of meeting Sue, she always remembered Kinsey and would bring us to head of line. She sent flowers when Kinsey graduated from high school. My heart is breaking to hear of Sue's passing, she was a wonderful author and woman. My prayers are with Sue's family and fans.

I am so saddened by this news. Sue will always be one of my favorite authors, and I remember fondly the day I discovered “F is for Fugitive” in the Houston Public Library. When I discovered there was A-E already written, I was in heaven. After that, I waited (not so patiently sometimes) for each further installment. And now the alphabet will end at Y. My condolences to all who loved Sue and her writing.

My deepest condolences.
A through Y, Sue Grafton is the best of her genre...hell, ALL GENRES.
With Kinsey Millhone, I raise a peanut butter and dill pickle sandwich in tribute to Sue.

Oh I am so so very sad to read this, never realised Sue was ill and can't believe we will never get to read any more of her stories and have lost prospect of Z. Thank you Sue for all the hours of enjoyment you have given me, I hope you and Kinsey rest in peace. My thoughts are with you Jamie and your family, because the biggest loss is with you xx

So very sad and sorry to hear this. Deepest condolences to all her family. I was always afraid I wouldn't live long enough to read the last book. Never dreamed she would not write "Z". Rest in peace dear lady.

My heart is just broken. I guess I thought Sue would be like Henry and be here forever. I am so sorry for your family's loss. Thank you for sharing your mom with us. She will be missed, but Kinsey (and Henry) will live forever.

Jamie, I loved your mums books and she has given me many many hours of enjoyment. My mum died in November so I’m just a bit further down the road then you. Take good care of yourself and thanks, many thanks to your mum.

My sympathy for your family's loss. Sue Grafton is my favorite author. I spent a lot of time just waiting for her next book to be published. The last year I reread the whole series and just recently read Y. I will miss Kinsey and Sue. I think Z is for ZZZZZ, a deep and peaceful sleep and rest.

This is a total shock! Definitely a huge fan of your Mom's writing. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Funny how I was thinking of her yesterday and wondering what Z would be. This is definitely Z is for ZINGER! The alphabet definitely ends in Y for me forever. R.I.P. Sue and Kinsey. You have touched to many lives and acknowledged independent women's strength in so many ways. Now I'm going to go cut my own hair and put on my all purpose black dress.

My sincerest condolences. My wife and I have been faithful readers since "A". As new books would come out, we'd wait to read them until vacation (my wife and I were both college profs, so Christmas break was an ideal time); I would sit down with a new letter of the alphabet and read most of the day, well into the night, and start again the next day until I finished. It was impossible to work and read these novels at the same time!

Your mother will be missed, but we have Kinsey (and therefore your mother) each time we open any one of her books. I admire your mother's refusal to have a movie or TV show made out of her novels; we each have a picture of Kinsey, Henry, and all the characters in our mind and now we get to keep them just as we imagine them. A ghostwriter could not begin to capture the individual essence your mother so carefully imbued in them.

As you say, the alphabet now ends at Y.

As stunned and sorry as I am for her many fans, among which I am definitely one, I am even sorrier for her family and loved ones. She was one of a kind and will be dearly missed by many. RIP. Louise Naughton Gorsica Did you know this?

I am shocked! I am so, so sorry for your loss. Sue Grafton was a talented author, and I enjoyed all of her books. I will re-read them over and over again. For me, too, the alphabet ends at Y.

Oh my. This saddens me beyond belief. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. While I was just beginning to get used to the idea that Kinsey would leave us soon, losing Sue is a far deeper wound. She will be missed.

Hi Jamie and family - You have my sincerest condolences. Whenever I eat a hard boiled egg and mayo sandwich I think of Kinsey. Your mom got me through some tough years. Peace be with all of you and may Sue rest in peace.

I am so sorry to hear this. In addition to being a fan, I met your mother at the New England Crime Bake. She was lovely, funny and generous. I so respect your decision. Now we can all imagine our own Z.

I almost burst into tears when I read this post. I have read and reread Ms. Grafton’s books so many times over the years. recently read the whole series again to get ready for Y. I’m so sorry for your loss, Jamie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jamie, I am so very sorry, so very very sorry for your loss and the loss to our literary world. My favorite character in the entire world is Kinsey. Love Kinsey and her VW and little black dress. Sue will be missed. It think it is only fitting that it end with Y. Kinsey was still back there and we are here so that is a good end.

Jamie, your mom's books walked me through some really tough times. I will always be grateful. Sincerest condolences to you and your family, and all who loved the gracious and gifted Sue.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I started reading your mom's books back in the early 1990s when I was in high school, and throughout the years I've enjoyed keeping up with each new release.

I am so sorry! She brought me so much joy through her books. I graduated from UCSB in 1984...her books always transported me back there and to my love and admiration for that city. I will keep her books and Santa Teresa...in my heart. Sending comfort to you all. Kinsey Millhone best damn heroine out there.

And she was soooo close to finishing! I'm sorry for your loss and I hope that you will follow your Mom's desires because the books are those types that make you think while reading. There are no movies or TV that can replicate what a good book can without cutting corners. Thanks for all the great work by your mom!