Greenwich Village private investigator Lauren Laurano feels like a fish out of water in the Long Island countryside, but she is taking some R&R from big-city crime to please her lover. But when Lauren is hired to investigate a suspicious suicide, the town's prominent citizens close ranks--and the remote vacation spot begins to look less charming and more lethal. Anyone who suggests there is trouble in paradise quickly turns up dead. And Lauren may be next on the list of casualties. . . .
Sandra Scoppettone Books
Sandra Scoppettone first emerged as a formidable hard-boiled mystery writer, crafting compelling narratives that captured the gritty essence of the genre. Her work often delves into complex themes, showcasing a distinctive voice that resonates with readers seeking sophisticated crime fiction. Beyond her early success in mysteries, she also penned impactful young adult novels, demonstrating a versatile talent for exploring diverse subjects with depth and sensitivity. Her career highlights a remarkable ability to masterfully navigate different literary styles and audiences.






Too Darn Hot
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The protagonist, a twenty-six-year-old detective from Newark, reflects on her recent success in solving two murders, the first of which garnered significant media attention. This newfound recognition has attracted numerous clients, boosting her reputation as a skilled investigator. The story hints at her journey and the challenges she faces in a profession often dominated by more experienced individuals, showcasing her determination and talent in a gritty urban setting.
This Dame for Hire
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The protagonist, initially aspiring to be a secretary, finds herself unexpectedly drawn into the world of private investigation. With ambitions of a mundane office job, she never anticipated the dangers and excitement that come with being a PI. As her journey unfolds, she navigates the challenges of her new role, blending her secretarial skills with her newfound investigative instincts. This story explores themes of self-discovery and the unpredictable paths life can take.
Je te quitterai toujours
- 351 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Quand la détective privée Lauren Laurano apprend le meurtre de sa meilleure amie, Megan Harbaugh, elle ignore encore que ce n'est pas tant l'assassin qu'elle va devoir traquer, mais la personnalité cachée de celle qu'elle croyait connaître vraiment. De révélations en désillusions, aidée de sa compagne Kip, Lauren va s'apercevoir que la vérité a les couleurs du deuil. Il lui faudra une certaine endurance - et quelques entorses à son régime - pour affronter les innombrables facettes de celle qui, visiblement, "la quittera toujours". Cette deuxième enquête de la pétillante Lauren Laurano nous embarque dans une redoutable traversée de ce continent qu'on nomme amitié.
Tout ce qui est à toi...est à moi
- 406 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Lauren Laurano n'est pas une détective ordinaire. Jolie, capricieuse, féminine, lesbienne et féministe, elle a des phobies (les insectes, les ordinateurs et surtout, le sang) qui ne simplifient en rien sa vie professionnelle. Pourtant, dans cette affaire de viol qu'elle doit élucider, avec ces témoins qui se dérobent à une vérité inavouable, Lauren révèle le meilleur d'elle-même. Un roman psychologique dont l'humour irrésistible renforce un suspense sans faille. Un roman new-yorkais, sur la ville, ses beautés et ses échecs. Un thème soudain bien familier aux lecteurs que nous sommes.
Chi ha ucciso Kirk Cunningham, ragazzo modello, primo a scuola e nello sport? Se lo chiedono tutti, nell'incantevole paesino del Maine dove Anna e la sua famiglia si sono da poco trasferiti. E se lo chiede anche Anna, che di Kirk era un po' innamorata e che è stata l'ultima a vederlo vivo, mentre, come ogni sera, giocavano con gli amici al vecchio "gioco dell'assassino", diventato tragicamente reale. Ma quando decide di improvvisarsi detective (non per niente sua madre è un'autrice di romanzi gialli) la ragazza scoprirà che erano in molti ad avercela con la vittima, e che il tranquillo villaggio tra i boschi e il mare nasconde segreti molto più oscuri di quanto ci si potesse aspettare: così oscuri, anzi, che per poco non le costeranno la vita.
Immer verlasse ich dich
- 367 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Tu, mia dolce irraggiungibile
- 277 pages
- 10 hours of reading



