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Y is for What, isn't there an actual title yet?

Mr.B Although there will be no final novel in the series, Grafton had chosen a title for the final book and was researching it before she passed: Z Is for …moreAlthough there will be no final novel in the series, Grafton had chosen a title for the final book and was researching it before she passed: Z Is for Zero. Inasmuch as the last volume will remain unwritten, I think the chosen title is quite fitting!

R.I.P., Sue Grafton. Thank you for many years of enjoyment from your work.(less)

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Do you have to start with A to understand Y?

Deborah D. Not really, but to appreciate the personal challenges and growth of both Kinsey and some of the supporting characters through A through Y.

I agree with…moreNot really, but to appreciate the personal challenges and growth of both Kinsey and some of the supporting characters through A through Y.

I agree with Alasandra A. At least read X to really experience the creepy villain Ned. (less)

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I have not started the series yet. About three or four years ago I looked and thought I would wait until "Z is for ..." was published then read the entire series. With the death of Sue Grafton and the family stating that no one would write the last novel I wondered, is this book going to leave me yearning for a conclusion or does it leave no "hanging threads" that will render the series somewhat incomplete?

Shawn I just finished Y a few days ago and actually felt OK about it as the series finale. Obviously it doesn’t wrap up everything perfectly neatly, but I w…moreI just finished Y a few days ago and actually felt OK about it as the series finale. Obviously it doesn’t wrap up everything perfectly neatly, but I wouldn’t have wanted an ending like that for Kinsey. It definitely doesn’t leave any serious threads hanging that would make you regret reading the series.(less)

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Jonathan Shell Your questions revolves around one of the weaknesses of the plot. Fritz who was tried as a juvenile for the murder of Sloan and was held as long as th…moreYour questions revolves around one of the weaknesses of the plot. Fritz who was tried as a juvenile for the murder of Sloan and was held as long as the statute permitted (until he was 25) and should not have had a worry in the world. The sexual assault occurred when Fritz was a minor and since he had aged beyond the statutory limitations he had no fear of being charged. So the whole blackmail angle is a plot hole.

Troy (who was tried as an adult for obstruction and a couple other crimes) and Bayard (who was given immunity) were treated as adults. [A different discussion could be had about the immunity since a Prosecutor would have most likely had Bayard plead to an obstruction or at the minimum a perjury charge in exchange for his testimony, not a direct complete immunity. He may not have done time but he should have had a record. Chalk it up to writers discretion.] So the threat from a sexual assault case should worry Troy and Bayard and if anything, in a case like that, Fritz would be the star witness, since his juvenile status at the time means that he has no 5th amendment protections for him and he can/would be forced to testify against Troy and Bayard. Basically Fritz would have immunity. A Prosecutor does not need Iris's permission to charge someone but they often work with the victim and try to align their judicial compass along the path of the victims.

It would have made more sense for Iris to be blackmailing Bayard than Fritz. Bayard is not shown on the tape and the two people who would be testifying against would be a convicted felon (Troy) and Fritz whose juvenile record should not be brought up but who doesn't seem to be a good witness. Bayard can hire the best lawyers but would he really want to take that chance?

What Joey and Iris should have done was hired an attorney and threatened to sue Fritz in civil court for the assault. Through the attorney meet with the McCabe's before filing a civil suit and then come to a settlement before filing the suit. Joey and Iris would have gotten their money legally and with their attorney helping perhaps even more.

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what do you think Z will be for?