Book Overview
Private detective Lauren Laurano is pretty, funny, fashion-conscious - and gay. With the support of her beautiful psychotherapist lover, Kip, it is up to Lauren to solve the murder of a wealthy young woman who made one too many connections through a computer dating service.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0316776467
ISBN13:9780316776462
Release Date:January 1991
Publisher:Little Brown and Company
Length:261 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.5" x 9.6"
Related Subjects
Blackmail Identity Theft Infidelity Murder Investigations Obsession Revenge Stalking Thriller Fiction LesbianCustomer Reviews
4 ratings
A good mystery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
It's always a gamble to pick up a book by a new (to you) author. This is especially true with lesbian mysteries as I have found that there are alot of hits and misses in this genre. All in all I found this first installment of the Lauren Laurano mystery series to be enjoyable.Lauren's life and her relationship with her partner, Kip, is disrupted when Lauren finds herself obsessed with a new case. Venturing for the first time into cyberspace (an interesting look back at the infancy of the internet) while searching for Lake's rapist and following up leads even when the individuals who employed her are the main suspects Lauren won't stop until she gets answers to the questions that are nagging her.Besides the outdated technology, Scoppettone spends too much time describing the fashions worn by each character. In addition her descriptions of how long time passes ("two months later the elevator arrived") can get annoying after two or three references. I must admit that these are small flaws I found in this book and I will still continue reading the remainder of the books in this series.
Excellent; highly recommended
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I discovered this book when it was very favorably reviewed in the Sunday New York Times. The reviewer described it as the first mainstream mystery featuring a lesbian which would appeal to everyone (regardless of sexual preference). Since it took place in Greenwich Village (where my office was temporarily located at the time), and I guess I was a little curious about the lesbian lifestyle, I bought it.It was excellent. Despite having always considered myself very thoughtful and broadminded, I was surprised at how many problems gays face that would never have occurred to me.I also loved the Village setting. My office was temporarily located there at the time, and the book mentioned sites which had hitherto confused me (e.g., a large unmarked building which always had people coming and going turned out to be the Gay and Lesbian Center). In short, apart from the mystery, it provided an excellent glimpse into a very different world. I highly recommend it.
Excellent, worth-while book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
A recommendable read for any sleuth novel fan
Don't miss this exceptional book by a great author!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I just recently discovered this mystery author and she is a fabulous writer. If you truly enjoy good writing along with a bit of detective work, you will run right out and buy this book. You will not be disappointed in this series, guaranteed!
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