6 paperback novels by Sarah Paretsky

6 Novels by Sarah Paretsky

Small paperbacks

All in good condition
 

Breakdown Sara Paretsky A vampire-themed initiation in a Chicago cemetery turns deadly when a group of tween girls stumbles upon a real corpse. V.I. Warshawski is pulled into a tangled web of political ambition, historical trauma, and media manipulation. As she investigates, she must protect the girls and confront powerful figures with secrets to hide.  

Fire Sale Sara Paretsky When V.I. Warshawski agrees to coach a girls basketball team in South Chicago, shes drawn into a corporate conspiracy involving a retail giant, gang violence, and a factory fire. As she fights for justice in a struggling community, she uncovers corruption that threatens lives and livelihoods. 

Guardian Angel Sara Paretsky Gentrification hits Racine Avenue hard, and V.I. Warshawski steps in when an elderly neighbor is placed under questionable guardianship. Meanwhile, a friends disappearance leads her into a scandal involving union fraud and a politically connected bank. A gritty tale of loyalty, justice, and personal reckoning. 

Hard Time Sara Paretsky After nearly running over a dying woman, V.I. Warshawski is framed and thrown into a private prison. Her investigation exposes a brutal system of corporate control, media influence, and violence against women. A harrowing, high-stakes thriller that blends social commentary with relentless suspense. 

Bitter Medicine Sara Paretsky A teenage girl dies in childbirth at a for-profit hospital, and V.I. Warshawski suspects malpractice. When the attending doctor is murdered, she uncovers a trail of corruption, anti-abortion extremism, and systemic injustice. A powerful mystery that confronts the ethics of healthcare and the politics of choice.  

Ghost Country Sara Paretsky In a departure from the Warshawski series, Paretsky weaves a haunting tale of miracles and marginalization. A homeless woman sees the Virgin Marys blood on a concrete wall, and a mysterious figure named Starr begins transforming lives. A lyrical, provocative novel about faith, power, and the sacred among the dispossessed.