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In this debut crime novel, private investigator Lauren Laurano, a lesbian sleuth, confronts a rapist, a killer, and complex family dynamics while navigating the streets of New York City. Facing her own anxieties, Laurano uses wit and determination to uncover the truth behind a series of murders.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Sandra Scoppettone
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