Hard Time

In a chance encounter, Chicago private eye V.I. Warshawski almost collides with a dying woman, prompting her to delve into a dark and intricate mystery. As she investigates the life of the battered woman, Warshawski navigates through the contrasting worlds of wealth and despair, encountering a glamorous TV star and the harsh reality of a women's prison. This journey reveals a conspiracy filled with explosive secrets lurking in the shadows of the city.