Reba Lafferty was a daughter of privilege, the only child of an adoring father. Nord Lafferty was already in his fifties when Reba was born, and he could deny her nothing. Over the years, he quietly settled her many scrapes with the law, but he wasn't there for her when she was convicted of embezzlement and sent to the California Institution for Women. Now, at thirty-two, she is about to be paroled, having served twenty-two months of a four-year sentence. Nord Lafferty wants to be sure she stays straight, stays at home and away from the drugs, the booze, the gamblers." "It seems a straightforward assignment for Kinsey: babysit Reba until she settles in, make sure she follows all the rules of her parole. Maybe all of a week's work. Nothing untoward – the woman seems remorseful and friendly. And the money is good." But life is never that simple, and Reba is out of prison less than twenty-four hours when one of her old crowd comes circling round.

R is for Ricochet is a thrilling mystery novel written by Sue Grafton. It is part of the Kinsey Millhone Novel series and is perfect for fans of suspenseful and gripping stories. The book follows the adventures of Kinsey Millhone, a private investigator, as she unravels a complex case filled with twists and turns. With its captivating storyline and well-developed characters, R is for Ricochet will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.