Indemnity Only (V.I. Warshawski, #1)
by Sara Paretsky
Indemnity Only by Sara Paretsky holds a well received rating of 3.89 out of 5, based on 12K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 323 pages.
About Indemnity Only
Meeting an anonymous client late on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. But trouble is Chicago private eye V.I. Warshawski's specialty. Her client says he's the prominent banker, John Thayer. Turns out he's not. He says his son's girlfriend, Anita Hill, is missing. Turns out that's not her real name. V.I.'s search turns up someone soon enough -- the real John Thayer's son, and he's dead. Who's V.I.'s client? Why has she been set up and sent out on a wild-goose chase? By the time she's got it figured, things are hotter -- and deadlier -- than Chicago in July. V.I.'s in a desperate race against time. At stake: a young woman's life.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Sara Paretsky |
| Published | 1982 |
| Pages | 323 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.89 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,954 |
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What genre is Indemnity Only?
Indemnity Only is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Indemnity Only worth reading?
Based on 12K reader ratings, Indemnity Only has an average score of 3.89 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Indemnity Only?
Indemnity Only has 323 pages.
Who wrote Indemnity Only?
Indemnity Only was written by Sara Paretsky. It was first published in 1982.
What is the ISBN for Indemnity Only?
The ISBN-13 for Indemnity Only is 9780440210700.0.
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