Art of the Lesbian Mystery Novel

This is the definitive book about the relatively new genre of Lesbian Mystery Novel. It contains information about more than 1,000 novels by over 325 authors. To qualify as a Lesbian Mystery, a book has to 1. feature a protagonist who is either a lesbian or bisexual female in a same-sex relationship, 2. fit into the Mystery genre; that is, the protagonist must either investigate a crime or solve a puzzle or mystery, and 3. offer the reader a glimpse into some facet of the lesbian lifestyle or experience.From early iconic writers like Katherine V. Forrest, Barbara Wilson, and Eve Zaremba to relative newcomers like Amelia Ellis, Iza Moreau, and Lee Winter, this compendium discusses exciting crime stories about private investigators and law enforcement officers but also amateur sleuths like restaurant owners, dog walkers, and even high school students.Included are almost 300 full-length book reviews by the author.