V.I. Warshawski’s newest adventure uncovers secrets buried in the rubble of World War II. A particle physicist, V.I.’s beloved friend Lotty Herschel, and meth labs of rural Illinois all come together to form a Critical Mass of crime, intrigue, and passion. Published by G.P. Putnam’s. On sale everywhere on October 22nd. Pre-order here. Booklist’s starred review says:
“As in previous V.I. mysteries, Paretsky works elements of Chicago history into the story, this time referencing the city as a nexus for atomic research and linking the science of the work conducted in Austria during the Nazi occupation… Vic is at her stubborn, reckless, compassionate best in this complicated page-turner about selfish secrets passed down through generations…Paretsky has been on a roll lately, her long-running, trailblazing series at its most dynamic since the early days.”
