Bitter Medicine
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V.I. Warshawski knows her friend Consuelo’s pregnancy is already risky—she’s sixteen and diabetic—but when the baby arrives prematurely, suddenly two lives are at stake. Despite V.I.’s efforts to provide Consuelo with proper care, both mother and daughter die in the local hospital. Suspecting malpractice, V. I. begins an investigation—and a reluctant romance with an ER doctor. But deadly complications arise when a series of vicious murders and an attack on a women’s clinic lead her to suspect a cold-blooded cover-up. And if V.I. isn’t careful, she just might have delivered her final case...
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I recently finished reading “Bitter Medicine” by Sara Paretsky, and I have to say it was quite the thrilling ride. The main character, V.I. Warshawski, is a private eye in Chicago and the story begins with her trying to help out a friend's daughter who is only sixteen and pregnant with complications due to her diabetes.
Things quickly spiral out of control as the baby is born too early and both the baby and mother tragically pass away. V.I. starts to investigate the possibility of malpractice at the hospital and finds herself falling for one of the doctors there.
The book keeps you on the edge of your seat as V.I. delves deeper into the investigation and uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving a women's clinic and a brutal murder. The story has a lot of twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end.
One of the things I enjoyed most about the book was how well-developed the characters were. V.I. is a strong, independent woman who is not afraid to take risks, but she also has a softer side and you can't help but root for her. The supporting characters are also well fleshed-out, each with their own motivations and secrets.
Overall, “Bitter Medicine” is a great read for anyone who loves a good mystery. It's fast-paced, engaging, and has a satisfying ending. I highly recommend it!
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16 primary books18 released booksV.I. Warshawski is a 18-book series with 16 primary works first released in 1982 with contributions by Sara Paretsky.
