The Art of Detection
The Art of Detection is a 2006 sapphic fiction and historical fiction novel by Laurie R. King. The story is set in San Francisco and California. Characters include Kate Martinelli, Al Hawkins and Philip Gilbert. Key subjects include Policewomen, Kate Martinelli, lesbian police officers and Investigation.
6 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 10 editions.
It runs to roughly 396 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
Awards & lists
- 🏆Lambda Literary Awards 2007 — Lesbian Mystery (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Art of Detection?
The Art of Detection was written by Laurie R. King and first published in 2006.
What genre is The Art of Detection?
It is usually shelved as Lesbian & Sapphic Fiction and Historical Fiction.
How long is The Art of Detection?
The median edition has 396 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Art of Detection?
Readers who like it often enjoy Frog Music, She Came by the Book and She came to the Castro.
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