Sandra Scoppettone emergió por primera vez como una formidable escritora de misterio hard-boiled, creando narrativas cautivadoras que capturaron la esencia cruda del género. Su obra a menudo profundiza en temas complejos, mostrando una voz distintiva que resuena en los lectores que buscan ficción criminal sofisticada. Más allá de su éxito temprano en misterios, también escribió impactantes novelas para jóvenes adultos, demostrando un talento versátil para explorar diversos temas con profundidad y sensibilidad. Su carrera destaca una notable habilidad para navegar magistralmente diferentes estilos literarios y audiencias.
Set in a small town in America, this groundbreaking young adult classic explores the complexities of lesbian romance. It delves into themes of identity, acceptance, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth in a conservative environment. The narrative highlights the emotional journey of its characters as they navigate love, friendship, and societal expectations, making it a poignant and relatable story for readers.
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. . . .
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.
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.
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.
