Dead Land

Power. The twentieth installment in the V.I. Warshawski series by Sara Paretsky is a novel titled, Dead Land. There’s a secret power play to develop the lakefront on Chicago’s South Side, and Vic’s goddaughter Bernie pulls her into the middle of the action. The familiar cast of characters enhance the novel for longtime fans, and links to Kansas and South America broaden the story beyond Chicago. When bodies start to pile up, Vic’s sense of urgency accelerates, especially when she herself becomes a target. I enjoyed every minute spent reading this entertaining novel and appreciated the continuing development of this familiar cast of characters alongside their engagement with new people. Rating: Four-star (I like it) Click here to purchase Dead Land from amazon.com.