Sara Paretsky

Sara Paretsky is widely recognized for her V.I. Warshawski series, which introduced a groundbreaking female private investigator to the mystery genre. Her work is often credited with helping to define the modern feminist detective novel.

The V.I. Warshawski series is best read in publication order to follow the character's development and ongoing storylines. The first book in the series is Indemnity Only.

Sara Paretsky has received numerous accolades for her contributions to crime fiction, including the Gold Dagger Award, the Cartier Diamond Dagger, and the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America.

The V.I. Warshawski novel Deadlock was adapted into a film titled V.I. Warshawski starring Kathleen Turner.