Killing Orders by Sara Paretsky

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Killing Orders by Sara Paretsky. Book 3 in the VI Warshawski, PI Series.

Years ago V.I. Warshawski’s Aunt Rosa treated the detective’s beloved mother in an unforgiveable way. Now, after she’s accused of stealing $3 million from the Dominican priory where she works, Rosa calls upon the ties of blood to clear her name.

V.I. is not prepared to forgive so easily. Until suddenly no one else – the FBI, a threatening phone caller, and even Aunt Rosa herself – appears to want her on the case either. V.I. turns to an old friend for help. But the stakes are higher than she could have realised .

This is a used paperback edition in very good condition.

Print length: 227 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 1985
Dimensions: 4.57 x 0.87 x 7.01 inches
Item Weight: 5.9 ounces
ISBN 10: 0345327772
ISBN 13: 9780345327772

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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