Bad Company

In "Bad Company," international bestseller Sara Paretsky introduces Lily Sedako, a seemingly ordinary retiree in Chicago with a hidden past as a former CIA field agent. When an anonymous package reveals a photo of her from two decades ago in Hayalistan—a nation connected to a coup that once threatened her life—Lily is thrust back into a world of intrigue and danger. Determined to uncover the motives behind this exposure, she must utilize her skills and connections to navigate a complex web of power and corruption. This gripping novel explores themes of love, trust, and revenge while reaffirming Paretsky's status as a leading figure in crime fiction.