"R" Is for Ricochet is the 18th novel in Sue Grafton's "Alphabet" series of mystery novels and features Kinsey Millhone, a private eye based in Santa Teresa, California. Kinsey Millhone agrees to bring the daughter of Nord Lafferty home from prison and get her started on life outside prison. Seems simple enough, but Reba Lafferty comes with many complications. Meanwhile, Kinsey's landlord Henry, unmarried for all his life, is considering a female companion. Kinsey has a lover, too.