Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everything You Have Is Mine | 1991 | Sandra Scoppettone | Buy |
| 2 | I’ll Be Leaving You Always | 1993 | Sandra Scoppettone | Buy |
| 3 | My Sweet Untraceable You | 1994 | Sandra Scoppettone | Buy |
| 4 | Let’s Face the Music and Die | 1996 | Sandra Scoppettone | Buy |
| 5 | Gonna Take a Homicidal Journey | 1999 | Sandra Scoppettone | Buy |
Lauren Laurano is a private investigator based in Greenwich Village who takes on cases that range from missing persons to murder. Sandra Scoppettone’s series was among the first in mainstream mystery publishing to feature an openly lesbian protagonist, and the books were praised for treating Laurano’s identity as a natural part of her character rather than a plot device.
Across five novels published between 1991 and 1999, the series follows Laurano through personal and professional challenges. The Greenwich Village setting gives the books a distinct neighborhood feel, and Scoppettone’s background as a New York writer lends authenticity to the locations and dialogue.