Burn Marks by Sara Paretsky

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Burn Marks by Sara Paretsky. Book 6 in the VI Warshawski PI Series.

V.I. “Vic” Warshawski’s alcoholic aunt turns up at her door at three in the morning, accompanied by an addict friend after the hotel she’s been living in burns down, and Vic is soon on the trail of an arsonist. But then the private investigator starts getting ominous messages, and her aunt’s friend is found dead . . . with Vic’s driver’s license in their possession. To unravel the mystery and keep herself alive, Vic will have to delve into the dark world of the city’s unhoused population—and the even darker world of Chicago’s wealthy and powerful—in this steely thriller by a winner of multiple Anthony, Edgar, and Dagger Awards.

Print length: 340 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Dell Publishing
Publication date: 1990
Dimensions: 4.12 x 0.95 x 6.80 inches
ISBN-10: 0440208459
ISBN-13: 9780440208457
Item Weight:‎ 14 ounces

This is a used paperback book in very good condition.

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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