Helpful Score: 2
"KILLING ORDERS is one of Paretsky's earlier V. I. Warshawski novels. In this case her aunt Rosa is accused by her church in committing stock fraud. She reluctantly asks her niece for her help in clearing her name.
I have read most of Warshawski's novels and this one is one of my favorites mainly because I got to learn more about her character as well as her relationship with her friend, Lotty. I regret having read them in disorder but I recommend this novel for anyone interested in learning how V. I. got started. Although this is the third novel in the series it tells a lot."
From Back Cover: "VI Warshawski's latest case had already opened up old wounds. But when a silky voice on the phone threatened to throw acid in her eyes, VI knew this one could finish her off with some brand new ones. The sour-faced old aunt she had agreed to help was accused of stealing millions in stock certificates from a pios order of Dominican brothers. VI knew the woman was a witch, not a thief, and she soon smelled something rotten in the sanctum sanctorum of Chicago's most powerful movers and shakers--the Church and the Mob. Now someone wanted to see VI burn in hell. But this tough cookie of a private eye had her back up, a brand new S&W, and a daring plan to make the bad guys go to the devil first."
I have read most of Warshawski's novels and this one is one of my favorites mainly because I got to learn more about her character as well as her relationship with her friend, Lotty. I regret having read them in disorder but I recommend this novel for anyone interested in learning how V. I. got started. Although this is the third novel in the series it tells a lot."
From Back Cover: "VI Warshawski's latest case had already opened up old wounds. But when a silky voice on the phone threatened to throw acid in her eyes, VI knew this one could finish her off with some brand new ones. The sour-faced old aunt she had agreed to help was accused of stealing millions in stock certificates from a pios order of Dominican brothers. VI knew the woman was a witch, not a thief, and she soon smelled something rotten in the sanctum sanctorum of Chicago's most powerful movers and shakers--the Church and the Mob. Now someone wanted to see VI burn in hell. But this tough cookie of a private eye had her back up, a brand new S&W, and a daring plan to make the bad guys go to the devil first."
one of Paretsky's earlier V. I. Warshawski novels. In this case her aunt Rosa is accused by her church in committing stock fraud. She reluctantly asks her niece for her help in clearing her name.
excellent
Melody M. (beachlover) -
VI investigates stock forgery involving her aunt, prominent Chicagoans, and the Catholic hierarchy.
VI at her best once again, this time almost getting herself killed while trying to help her old aunt who really hates her. Loved this one.
It was interesting reading this because it gives up more of V.I.'s back story. The story kept me guessing on who it could possibly be who planted the fake stocks.
This is a V.I. Warshawski mystery. Undoubledly one of the better written mysteries.
V.I. Warshawski's latest case has already opened up old wounds....when a silky voice on the phone threatens to throw acid in her eyes
This seems to be the 8th book in the series. Great storyline and informs us more of V.I.W.
Different edition than pictured
