V. I. Warshawski Books in Order
1 award & honors · incl. Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger for Fiction
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The V.I. Warshawski series, created by Sara Paretsky, follows the investigations of private investigator V. I. Warshawski as she navigates complex cases rooted in Chicago's social and political landscape. Each novel intertwines personal and historical mysteries, often revealing connections between past events and present-day conflicts. The series consistently explores themes of justice, truth, and the impact of hidden histories on contemporary lives.
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Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon1982 · Sara Paretsky
Chicago private investigator V.I. Warshwski takes on a case from an anonymous client who claims to be the prominent banker John Thayer and reports…
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Buy on AmazonBitter Medicine (A V. I. Warshawski Novel)
1987 · Sara Paretsky
V.I. Warshawski investigates the deaths of her friend Consuelo and her newborn daughter after both die in a local hospital, suspecting malpractice.…
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Buy on Amazon1988 · Sara Paretsky
V.I. Warshawski returns to her old south Chicago neighborhood to keep a promise to Caroline, a childhood friend. Caroline's dying mother has a…
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Buy on Amazon1994 · Sara Paretsky
V.I. Warshawski takes on a case for Home Free, a charitable organization for the homeless, after one of its board members is murdered in her office.…
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Buy on Amazon1995 · Sara Paretsky
Windy City Blues is a collection of nine short stories featuring V.I. Warshawski, a detective who navigates cases involving her family, friends, and…
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Buy on Amazon2000
V.I. Warshawski of Chicago is falsely arrested while investigating the murder of an illegal immigrant, leading to her incarceration in a women's…
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Buy on Amazon2001 · Sara Paretsky
Total Recall follows the Chicago private investigator V.I. as she becomes involved in a complex case after a man named Paul Radbuka claims to have…
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Sara Paretsky · 🏆 1 award & honors
V.I. is checking empty family mansions for an old client when she encounters an intruder. She finds the body of a missing reporter who vanished…
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“V.I. Warshawski is one of the best . . . smart, tough, sexy.”—Daily News (New York) “Sara Paretsky makes excellent use of local backgrounds in a…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the V. I. Warshawski books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Indemnity Only”.
How many books are in the V. I. Warshawski series?
We list 17 books by Sara Paretsky , published between 1982–2024.
Where can I buy the V. I. Warshawski books?
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