When Sara Paretsky’s smart and gritty female private detective, V. I. Warshawski, first appeared in 1982 in the book Indemnity Only, she transformed the mystery genre by showing a woman could be more than just a vamp or a victim. With thrilling plots, well-drawn characters, and a compelling main character, Paretsky’s V. I. Warshawski novels have appeared on bestseller lists around the world and won numerous awards.
Sara Paretsky Books in German
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