Overboard
V.I. Warshawski 21
by Sara Paretsky
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Pub Date 5 May 2022 | Archive Date 5 May 2022
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Description
'Forty years since her debut, Indemnity Only, Sara Paretsky's social conscience burns brighter than ever . . . the cracking pace maintains the intrigue and tension . . . Further proof, if any were needed, that Paretsky is a giant of modern American crime' TIMES ONLINE
On her way home from an all-night surveillance job, V.I. Warshawski's dogs lead her on a mad chase that ends when they find a badly injured teen hiding in the rocks along Lake Michigan. The girl only regains consciousness long enough to utter one enigmatic word. V.I. helps bring her to a hospital, but not long after, she vanishes before anyone can discover her identity.
As V.I. attempts to find her, the detective uncovers an ugly consortium of Chicago power brokers and mobsters who are prepared to kill the girl before VI can save her. And soon it becomes clear that V.I.'s own life is in jeopardy as well.
Told against the backdrop of a city emerging from its pandemic lockdown, OVERBOARD lays bare the dark secrets and corruption buried in Chicago's neighbourhoods in masterly fashion.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781529354324 |
| PRICE | £20.00 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 400 |
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Featured Reviews
Gee W, Reviewer
After finishing a nighttime surveillance job, V.I. Warshawski, a Lawyer, turned Private Detective, is on her way home with her 2 dogs, when they discover an unconscious girl hiding in rocks at the edge of Lake Michigan. Unfortunately it seems that other people want this girl for various reasons, and V.I. can’t help but get involved - a lot deeper than she wants to but she feels obligated to finish what she started - in her own unique way.
I love V.I., she’s full of character, heart and determination, and someone you’d want in your corner. As always Sara Paretsky has written a fast paced, intricately plotted thriller, covering organised crime, greed, crooked cops and with the background of a world trying to come back from the pandemic. This is a real rollercoaster of a read, with such well developed characters, descriptive and one I didn’t want to end. Whenever I see a book by this author I know I’m going to enjoy it. I was right. Definitely worth a read.
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