Three complete novels. Three glamorous mysteries. One unforgettable detective.
Step into the sharp-heeled world of Lola Vale, a stylish, underestimated investigator with perfect red lipstick, terrible timing, and an uncanny knack for uncovering murder wherever elegance and ambition collide.
The Lola Vale Trilogy - Volume One by G. Culver brings together the complete first three novels in this acclaimed noir-inspired mystery series, blending classic detective storytelling with modern wit, high-society intrigue, and razor-sharp humor.
From hushed libraries to glittering Hollywood backlots to a locked-room séance high above Manhattan, each case drops Lola into a setting where secrets are currency, alibis are fragile, and everyone is lying-beautifully.
Included in This Three-Book Volume:Dead Silence in the Stacks - A Body of Evidence
A respected academic is found dead in a prestigious library. Rare books, bitter rivalries, and forbidden knowledge point to a killer hiding in plain sight. Lola must read between the lines-before she becomes part of the collection.
Death on the Backlot - A Hollywood Picture of Murder, Contracts, and Catty Little Lies
When murder interrupts a film production on a classic Hollywood backlot, Lola uncovers a world of ruthless ambition, fading stardom, and lethal contracts. In Hollywood, everyone’s acting-and someone’s killing.
Murder in Manhattan - A Séance Most Foul
A private séance ends with a very real corpse and no obvious way out. Trapped among socialites, spiritualists, and skeptics, Lola deciphers coded journals and ritual clues in a locked-room mystery where human deception is the deadliest force of all.
Stylish, fast-paced, and packed with clever twists, The Lola Vale Trilogy Volume One is perfect for readers who love smart mysteries, strong female leads, and a touch of vintage noir flair-without sacrificing humor or heart.
Three complete novels. One sharp-tongued detective.
Welcome to Lola Vale’s world-where the lipstick is flawless and the bodies are not.
"Lola Vale is a modern noir delight-smart, funny, and endlessly entertaining. I tore through all three books."
- Marjorie Hammers, Mystery Scene Review
"Classic detective vibes with a modern bite. Witty dialogue, clever plotting, and a heroine you can’t help but root for."
- The Velvet Bookmark
"Agatha Christie meets Hollywood glamour-with better lipstick. A perfect binge read."
- Noir Nights Blog
"Each mystery stands on its own, but together they create a wonderfully addictive trilogy."
- Readers & Red Herrings