Deadlock

In "Deadlock," V. I. Warshawski faces a chilling investigation centered on the Great Lakes shipping industry following the mysterious death of her cousin, ex-hockey star Boom-Boom Warshawski. Believing his death was no accident, V. I. embarks on a relentless search for answers, navigating a web of potential suspects including a grain executive, rival shippers embroiled in extortion and blackmail, a shady hockey player, and Boom-Boom's glamorous and enigmatic lover. Her quest leads her from Chicago's bustling waterfront to a remote Canadian port, uncovering deep-seated criminal activities along the way.