Fire Sale is the twelfth instalment in the gripping V.I. Warshawski crime series by bestselling author Sara Paretsky. Set in the gritty, blue-collar neighbourhoods of South Chicago, this crime novel sees private investigator V.I. Warshawski drawn into a dangerous case that begins with a simple favour and quickly spirals into corporate corruption, kidnapping, and murder. When V.I. agrees to temporarily coach the girls’ basketball team at her old high school, she never expects it will lead her into the tangled affairs of By-Smart, a powerful and morally dubious retail giant.
After visiting By-Smart in search of sponsorship for her underfunded team, V.I. crosses paths with Billy Bysen—the teenage grandson of the company’s founder and one of the only people inside the business with a conscience. But when Billy vanishes, along with a mysterious and sensitive document, V.I. finds herself up against ruthless executives and buried secrets. As the trail of clues winds through the shadowy alleys of Chicago, V.I. must rely on her grit and determination to uncover the truth—and survive.
Fire Sale delivers a fast-paced, socially charged mystery that’s ideal for fans of smart female detectives and suspenseful, morally complex plots.
