Killing Orders

by Michelene Wandor (Adapter), Sara Paretsky, Kathleen Turner (Narrator)

A BBC Radio full-cast dramatization of Sara Paretsky s bestselling novel, starring Kathleen Turner as V. I. Warshawski

Feisty Chicago private eye Vic V. I. Warshawski is used to getting mixed up in complicated cases. But when three million dollars in share certificates is stolen from a Dominican priory, she really doesn t want to get involved because agreeing to investigate would mean doing a favor for Aunt Rosa, the priory s treasurer, and Vic has never forgiven Rosa for something she did a long time ago.

Against her better judgment, Vic gets drawn in, only to be suddenly called off the case. But she doesn t give up easily and, despite a campaign of intimidation against her, starts to uncover a massive conspiracy involving the Mafia and the Catholic church

Starring Kathleen Turner as V. I. Warshawski, and with a star cast including Martin Shaw, Adjoa Andoh and Lorelei King, this gripping drama will appeal to all fans of Sara Paretsky s hardboiled heroine."

Genres: Mystery, Audiobook, Thriller, Crime

3 pages, Audio CD

Published April 1, 2014

Reviews

[Jan C · Rating 3 out of 5]

I couldn't remember whether I had read this before or not. Apparently I had.

But this was different. A recording made by the BBC with Kathleen Turner as V.I. and a whole cast of characters. Perhaps it was a radio show.

Anyway, it was a quick listen.

[Simon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty decent radio adaptation of this V.I. book.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this. Since I wasn't keen on the narrator for this series, and I thought the previous book dragged, I was hoping this shorter adaptation would be interesting. Loved Kathleen Turner as the detective--her voice was perfect for Warshawski--and the other characters were nicely acted as well. It was boiled down (mostly) to its dramatic components, but they did a good job of including the internal monologue for some scenes as well. Unfortunately, learned too late that BBC readings (though not all with Kathleen Turner) are available for the first four books (I've already read the first two and I'm reading the hard copy of book four) and another called "Publicity Stunts."

[Lori Robinett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though I listen to audiobooks all the time, this was the first I'd heard done like this - it was like I was listening to the story actually happening. The phone rang was actually a phone ringing, a knock on the door was actually a knock on the door. The story itself required a bit of suspension of belief, and it was a bit rushed, but it was so enjoyable to listen to that I didn't care.

Highly recommend.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted to back in Sara Paretsky's V.I. Warshawski's series again. I picked the earliest one I could get, which happened to be a BBC Radio Crimes drama. It wasn't bad, but I would have enjoyed the whole book more.

"Killing Orders" as a story is one person after another dropping or getting hurt around V.I. once she gets deeply involved in the case. It was a good re-introduction into the series for me.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Sara Paretsky.

In V I Warshawski she's created a tough, smart, female lead who has a heart. She sassy and delivers one liners with ease.

The best thing about her is that you discover the facts of the case at the same time as the detective so you get swept along with the story and become involved.

[February Four · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now this is a fantastic plot. More about Vic, more about Lotty, more about Murray, and the rest of the city of Chicago, and more about Roger. Fabulous, fantastic, and I really appreciated the financial crime as well. I can't wait to get to the next book.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent story as usual with Paretsky. In this one we find out the secret that caused the hatred of her great-aunt as the aunt volunteers at a church where forged stock certificates are found. She asks for V.I.'s help and then changes her mind but that doesn't stop V.I.

[SarahJaneSmith · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed all Warshawski mysteries so far, but I didn`t like the BBC dramatization of this book - I should have read it instead. The music was distracting, Warshawski`s inner voice and her descriptions of the scenery merely annoying.

[Agnesxnitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to via BBC Sounds app as it was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra w/e 24/01/2020 in 6 30 minute slots.
I really must try to read one of the early one of this series and I warmed to VI Warshawski!

[Rachel DeGolia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read and thoroughly enjoyed ALL the V I Warshawski series by Sarah Paretsky.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorites of her whole series!

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This dramatization was amazing of a great V.I. script.

[Dionne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I'm addicted, this is my 2nd VI Warshawski book and I can't wait to read more.

[Beth]

Started the audiobook and didn't realize it was a recording of a radio show. Didn't get past first chapter. Maybe the book is better.

[Kiri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was excellently performed. A real pleasure to hear Katherine Turner in this role. Although recorded in '91, it would be neat to hear more.

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Sara Paretsky's V.I Warshawski and having a dramatised version with Kathleen Turner, just the best. This is engaging, it is entertaining and unfortunately too short.