Overboard A V. I. Warshawski Novel
Overboard A V. I. Warshawski Novel by Sara Paretsky, published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 16, 2023, is a 400-page work in English that follows the legendary detective V.I. Warshawski as she navigates a dangerous conspiracy in Chicago. After an all-night surveillance job, V.I. and her dogs stumble upon a severely injured teenager hiding along Lake Michigan. The girl speaks only one mysterious word before disappearing, prompting V.I. to delve into a web of corruption involving powerful figures and mobsters in the city.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that explores themes of vulnerability and resilience, set against the backdrop of a city recovering from pandemic lockdown. As V.I. investigates the girl’s identity, she uncovers dark secrets that threaten not only the vulnerable but also her own safety. Overboard combines elements of mystery and detective fiction, featuring a strong female sleuth in a hard-boiled style, while addressing the complexities of urban life and social issues.
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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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