Deadlock A V. I. Warshawski Novel
Deadlock A V. I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on March 2, 1992. This 320-page book follows V.I. Warshawski, a private investigator who delves into the mysterious drowning of her cousin, hockey legend Boom Boom Warshawski, in Lake Michigan. As she questions the circumstances surrounding his death, V.I. navigates a web of violence and corruption within the Chicago shipping industry, showcasing her tenacity and sharp wit.
Readers will find a narrative rich in suspense as V.I. confronts various threats while pursuing the truth behind Boom Boom’s demise. The story intricately weaves elements of mystery and crime, highlighting the challenges faced by women sleuths in a male-dominated environment. With a backdrop of the Great Lakes cargo shipping scene, this novel presents a blend of thrilling action and investigative intrigue, making it a notable entry in the genre.
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“V.I. Warshawski is one of the best . . . smart, tough, sexy.”—Daily News (New York)
“Sara Paretsky makes excellent use of local backgrounds in a carefully plotted tale of murder and great misdeeds in the world of Great Lakes cargo shipping.”—Chicago Tribune
When Chicago Black Hawks hockey legend Boom Boom Warshawski slips off a wharf and drowns in Lake Michigan, his private-eye cousin questions the accidental death report and rumors of suicide. Armed with a bottle of Black Label and a Smith & Weson, V.I. follows a trail of violence and corruption to the center of the Windy City’s powerful shipping industry. Dodging elaborate attempts on her life with characteristic grit and humor, the one-of-a-kind detective wends her way through a maze of grain elevators and thousand-ton freighters, ruthless businessmen and gorgeous ballerinas, to ferret out Boom Boom’s killers before they phase her out of the picture—permanently.
“Hard-boiled detective fiction . . . a swift-paced and engrossing read.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Slithers with suspense!”—Chicago Sun-Times
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