About “Blood Shot”
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 secret—she wants V.I. to find the father she never knew. As V.I. investigates, she uncovers long-buried secrets and stumbles upon a fresh murder. Her search leads her into a dangerous web of big business and chemical corruption. The past and present collide as V.I. finds herself in a life-threatening situation. The novel explores themes of loyalty, truth, and the consequences of uncovering hidden pasts.
Praise for “Blood Shot”
“The best on the beat? V.I. Warshawski [is] the top of the line.”
“Who is America’s most convincing and engaging professional female private eye? V.I. Warshawski, the star of Sara Paretsky’s series about white-collar crime and wall-to-wall corruption in Chicago, now clearly leads the growing field.”
“What really continues to amaze and impress about this series is V.I. herself, undoubtedly one of the best-written characters in mystery fiction.”
Book details
- First published
- 1988
- Latest edition
- 2009 · ISBN 9780307418111
- Pages
- 376
View more editions (8)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Blood Shot | 2009 | 9780307418111 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Blood Shot (V.I. Warshawski Novels) | 1999 | 9780613132916 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Blood Shot (V.I. Warshawski Novels) | 1990 | 9780553452150 | Buy on Amazon |
| Blood shot | 1989 | 0613132912 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Blood shot | 1989 | 0816147752 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Blood Shot (V.I. Warshawski Novels) | 1989 | 9780440204206 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Blood shot | 1988 | 0440500354 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Blood shot | 1988 | 0440500354 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Blood Shot?
Blood Shot by Sara Paretsky has 376 pages.
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