Break Down: A V.I. Warshawski Novel #15

Breakdown is a high-stakes crime thriller from New York Times bestselling author Sara Paretsky, featuring the iconic V.I. Warshawski—one of the toughest and smartest private investigators in fiction. This gripping mystery takes readers deep into the dangerous intersection of politics, power, and media influence, where secrets can kill and justice is never simple.
 
When a group of teenage girls sneaks into a Chicago cemetery for a midnight ritual inspired by their favorite gothic novels, they expect a night of harmless thrills. Instead, they discover a murdered man with a stake through his heart.
Private investigator V.I. Warshawski is hired to protect one of the girls, but her investigation quickly reveals that this is no ordinary crime. The victim had ties to powerful political figures, billionaire moguls, and a media empire with dark secrets. As V.I. digs deeper, she finds herself caught in a deadly web of deception, where truth is twisted, and those in power will do anything to stay in control.
With time running out and powerful enemies closing in, can V.I. expose the truth before she becomes the next target?