Overboard A V.I. Warshawski Novel
Overboard A V.I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky is a large print edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 10, 2022. This 608-page novel follows legendary detective V.I. Warshawski as she navigates a dangerous conspiracy targeting the vulnerable in Chicago. The story begins with V.I. discovering an injured teenager along Lake Michigan, who disappears before her identity can be revealed, prompting V.I. to delve into a web of corruption involving powerful figures and mobsters.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and detective work, set against the backdrop of a city recovering from pandemic lockdown. As V.I. investigates the circumstances surrounding the girl’s disappearance, she confronts the darker aspects of Chicago’s neighborhoods. This edition offers a detailed exploration of themes related to crime and justice, showcasing the challenges faced by women sleuths and private investigators in a hard-boiled style.
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“Readers can find comfort in the dedication V.I. gives the cries for help she hears from friends, neighbors, and strangers… Very few series authors deliver as masterfully as Sara Paretsky.” — San Francisco Book Review
Legendary detective V.I. Warshawski uncovers a nefarious conspiracy preying on Chicago’s weak and vulnerable, in this thrilling novel from New York Times bestseller Sara Paretsky
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 discover 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 powerbrokers and mobsters who are prepared to kill the girl. And now 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 neighborhoods in a masterly fashion.
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