Sara Paretsky is a crime novelist best known for her series of novels featuring the female private investigator V.I. Warshawski. She has written over 20 books, including the New York Times bestseller 'Hard Time' and the Edgar Award-winning novel 'Indemnity Only'. Paretsky has been credited with revolutionizing the genre of crime fiction by introducing strong female characters and exploring social issues such as racism and sexism.