Lisa Scottoline

  • 44

    Catalog books

  • 27

    Works

  • 1975 to 2022

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Lisa Scottoline brings sharp legal knowledge and brisk plotting to Courting Trouble, a 2002 thriller that blends courtroom tension with personal stakes. Her writing focuses on moral dilemmas, quick dialogue, and a driven protagonist whose pursuit of justice propels a tightly paced, character-centered mystery.

Courting Trouble showcases Scottoline’s knack for combining legal procedure with emotional urgency. Expect layered ethical choices, clever twists, and scenes that balance professional maneuvering with private risk, creating a suspenseful read that emphasizes both the law’s consequences and the human cost of seeking truth.

Best Place To Start

Courting Trouble

Harpercollins • 2002 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Legal thrillers • Fast-paced plots • Sharp courtroom scenes

Genres and themes: Legal suspense • Domestic drama • Moral dilemmas

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who like tightly plotted courtroom drama with sympathetic protagonists and brisk pacing.

Start with any early thriller to sample her blend of law, suspense, and relatable characters.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Courting Trouble

    Harpercollins • 2002 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 310 pages.

  2. Killer Smile

    Harpercollins • 2004 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2004 • 560 pages.

  3. Daddy's Girl

    Harpercollins • 2007 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 352 pages.

  4. Running from the Law

    Harpercollins • 1995 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 232 pages.

  5. Exposed

    St. Martin's Press • 2017 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2017 • 341 pages.

  6. DOES THIS BEACH MAKE ME LOOK FAT?

    Griffin • 2016 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2016 • 320 pages.

  7. Everywhere That Mary Went: A Rosato & Associates Novel (Rosato & Associates Series)

    Harper Paperbacks • 2016 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2016 • 336 pages.

  8. Have a Nice Guilt Trip

    St. Martin's Press • 2015 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2015 • 320 pages.

  9. Meet Me at Emotional Baggage Claim

    St. Martin's Griffin • 2014 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2014 • 304 pages.

  10. Accused

    St. Martin's Press • 2013 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2013 • 368 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Courting Trouble is the easier short commitment, while Killer Smile asks for more reading time up front.
  • Courting Trouble gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Killer Smile leans later in the catalog.

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