About the book
V.I.'s battleaxe Aunt Rosa is under investigation by the FBI and SEC after counterfeit stock certificates were found at St. Albert's Priory, where she serves as treasurer. As malicious as her aunt is, V.I. knows she's not dishonest, so V.I. vows to protect her from taking the fall. But V.I. starts questioning the strength of her family ties when a menacing voice on the phone threatens to throw acid into her eyes if she doesn't butt out. The stakes are high as she begins to sniff out a connection between Chicago's most powerful institutions: the Church and the Mob.
Editions of Killing Orders
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062676221
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062190819
Read an Excerpt
V.I.'s battleaxe Aunt Rosa is under investigation by the FBI and SEC after counterfeit stock certificates were found at St. Albert's Priory, where she serves as treasurer. As malicious as her aunt is, V.I. knows she's not dishonest, so V.I. vows to protect her from taking the fall. But V.I. starts questioning the strength of her family ties when a menacing voice on the phone threatens to throw acid into her eyes if she doesn't butt out. The stakes are high as she begins to sniff out a connection between Chicago's most powerful institutions: the Church and the Mob.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killing Orders about?
V.I.'s battleaxe Aunt Rosa is under investigation by the FBI and SEC after counterfeit stock certificates were found at St. Albert's Priory, where she serves as treasurer. As malicious as her aunt is, V.I. knows she's not dishonest, so V.I. vows to protect her from taking the fall. But V.I. starts questioning the strength of her family ties when a menacing voice on the phone threatens to throw acid into her eyes if she doesn't butt out. The stakes are high as she begins to sniff out a connection between Chicago's most powerful institutions: the Church and the Mob.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Killing Orders?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Killing Orders?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062676221
Is Killing Orders part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series V.I. Warshawski Novels
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Killing Orders?
Sara Paretsky
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Killing Orders is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062676221) and ebook(ISBN 9780062190819)
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