Bitter Medicine by Sara Paretsky

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Bitter Medicine by Sara Paretsky. Book 4 in the VI Warshawski Series.

Young, diabetic, and pregnant, Consuelo Alvarado is lucky to have a mentor in V.I. Warshawski. But not even V.I. can help when Consuelo goes into premature labor in a remote suburb; mother and baby both die in the nearby hospital. When a young resident starts raising questions about Consuelo’s treatment, what seemed like a tragic accident turns into something far more disturbing. What connection could the hospital have with Chicago’s street gangs? What heavy secret is the hospital’s neonatologist carrying? The questions the detective asks cut to the heart of everything that is troubling about the practice of medicine in America. Can V.I. sort out the answers before she herself ends up in the hospital morgue?

This is a used paperback in very good condition.

Publisher: Ballantine Books
Print length: 259 pages
Language: English
Publication date: 1987
Dimensions: 4.25 x 0.84 x 6.75 inches
Item Weight:‎ 12 ounces
ISBN-10: 0345347226
ISBN-13: 9780345347220

Sara Paretsky’s groundbreaking creation, V.I. Warshawski, shattered the traditional mold of female detectives in 1982. This gritty, intelligent protagonist, introduced in “Indemnity Only,” challenged the genre’s stereotypical portrayal of women as either victims or vamps. V.I.’s authenticity resonated with readers and critics, leading to twenty more novels in the series. Even today, her voice and world remain relevant, with the New York Times praising her as a “proper hero for these times.” Beyond her literary impact, Paretsky’s work inspired other writers, leading her to found Sisters in Crime in 1986. This organization advocates for women crime writers worldwide, further expanding the genre’s horizons. visit her website: https://saraparetsky.com/

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