Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on June 08, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Sara Paretsky! May your celebrations hold fewer mysteries than V.I. Warshawski’s perilous pursuits but just enough intrigue to keep things interesting. From the gritty streets of Chicago in *Indemnity Only* through nail-biting plots like *Deadlock* and *Bloodshot*, you've masterfully transformed detective fiction—with a strong woman who handles villains and paperwork with equal flair.

Your groundbreaking work gave readers detectives we needed: tenacious, witty women armed with intelligence (and occasionally pepper spray) instead of mere damsels-in-distress vibes. Here's hoping this birthday reveals pleasures as surprising yet satisfying as cracking one of Warshawski's tough cases—without having to dodge any flying bullets or subpoenas!