Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Photo Finish |
2011 |
Sara Paretsky |
Buy |
| 2 |
Wildcat |
2017 |
Sara Paretsky |
Buy |
| 3 |
Death on the Edge |
2018 |
Sara Paretsky |
Buy |
These V.I. Warshawski short stories and novellas offer bite-sized cases for Sara Paretsky’s Chicago private investigator. Starting with Photo Finish in 2011, these shorter works let Paretsky explore quick mysteries while keeping the voice and setting readers know from the full-length novels.
The stories are a good way to sample V.I. Warshawski’s character before diving into the longer series, or to get a quick fix between novels. Each piece stands alone as a complete mystery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the V.I. Warshawski Short Stories/Novellas series?
There are three books in the V.I. Warshawski Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 2011 and 2018.
What is the first book in the V.I. Warshawski Short Stories/Novellas series?
The first book in the V.I. Warshawski Short Stories/Novellas series is Photo Finish, published in 2011.
Do you need to read the V.I. Warshawski novels before the short stories?
The short stories work well on their own, though familiarity with V.I. Warshawski from the main novel series adds context. They feature the same character and Chicago setting but tell self-contained mysteries.