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Sara Paretsky
Fire Sale
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Part of "V.I. Warshawski" series
In Fire Sale, the 17th novel in Sara Paretsky's bestselling V.I. Warshawski series, the tough and tenacious private investigator takes on a case that forces her to confront her own past and the dark history of her beloved city, Chicago. When V.I. is approached by a childhood friend, Dr. Lotty Herschel, to investigate a suspicious fire at a discount store on the city's West Side, she initially sees it as a routine arson case. But as she delves deeper, she discovers a web of corruption and exploitation that stretches back decades, involving some of the most powerful figures in Chicago's political and business elite. As V.I. follows the trail of clues, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a ruthless adversary who will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden. Along the way, she encounters a cast of memorable characters, including a charismatic community organizer, a fiery labor activist, and a veteran investigative journalist who becomes an unlikely ally. Fire Sale is a gripping and timely novel that explores themes of social justice, corporate greed, and the power of community organizing. Paretsky's writing is sharp and insightful, and she brings Chicago to life in all its grit and glory. V.I. Warshawski is a complex and compelling protagonist, and her struggles to balance her personal and professional lives add depth and nuance to the story. Fans of hard-boiled detective fiction and socially conscious thrillers will find much to admire in Fire Sale. It's a powerful and thought-provoking novel that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment in the V.I. Warshawski series...
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