But for the not-quite-seven-year-old daughter Daisy she left behind, Violet's absence has never been explained or forgotten. Title Violet and her dog are dead inside the car. are 1 Short Summary and 4 Book Reviews. All Right Reserved. The nineteenth novel in Sue Grafton's ever popular 'alphabet' series featuring PI Kinsey Millhone. He's building a construction business, but she won't put her money into the business. But it's a small town and no one else is missing. 'Although she gives us a bit too much of Millhone's eating and living habits (probably in response to fan enthusiasm), this novel also presents strong character portrayals, a mosaic of motives, and a stunning climax.' Kathy is married to Chet's sales manager, Winston Smith. In 1953, Violet Sullivan vanishes after going out for a Fourth of July party in the small town of Serena Station, California. It could also have been a motive for murder. The information about S Is For Silence shown above was first featured Her one friend in the town was a teenager at the time who loved her and used to babysit the daughter (the friend who hired Milhone). More Books, Published in USA  The latest of the series involving private eye Kinsey Milhone, that began with A is for Alibi. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel Click on a plot link to find similar books. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of Sue Grafton’s S Is for Silence. She was never seen again. - Kirkus. Eventually, Kinsey finds the Chevrolet buried on the estate of Tannie's grandparents. Reviews | When Daisy was 7 years old, Violet left her with a babysitter, and went to the July 4 fireworks. The woman who disappeared left a child and a husband, who is a depressive. Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. But she never returned, and no one knows what happened to her. If there is a S Is for Silence SparkNotes, Shmoop guide, or Cliff Notes, you can find a link to each study guide below. Search String: Summary | During an over-night stay at a motel, Kinsey realizes she must have stepped on someone's toes. It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. This would have been her stash if she decided to start a new life somewhere else. In this book, she is asked to solve a mystery that is 34 years old! FreeBookNotes has 27 more books by Sue Grafton, with a total of 121 study guides.