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Stella LaRosa
Stella LaRosa follows the story beyond the explanation she is given. An experienced investigative journalist in San Francisco, she pursues murders whose implications reach into institutions accustomed to keeping their secrets. L.T. Ryan and Kristi Belcamino put a reporter at the center of these crime thrillers, where finding evidence is only part of the challenge and exposing it can make the investigator a target.
For readers drawn to investigative journalism, city-based crime, hidden power and a protagonist who keeps asking difficult questions.
Start Here
The first Stella LaRosa novel introduces her San Francisco investigation and the professional experience she brings to a dangerous story.
Reading Order
Begin with Black Rose, then read the five Stella LaRosa novels in their numbered order.
- Black RoseBy L.T. Ryan and Kristi Belcamino
- Red InkBy L.T. Ryan and Kristi Belcamino
- Black GoldBy L.T. Ryan and Kristi Belcamino
- White LiesBy L.T. Ryan and Kristi Belcamino
- Silver BulletBy L.T. Ryan and Kristi Belcamino
Black Rose introduces Stella through a murder investigation that reaches beyond San Francisco. Starting here establishes her work as a journalist and the personal history she brings to the case. That perspective is a useful foundation before continuing to Red Ink and the later investigations.
The sequence is Black Rose, Red Ink, Black Gold, White Lies and Silver Bullet. Similar color words in the titles do not indicate separate arcs or alternate starting points: Red Ink is book two, while Black Gold is book three. Use the series numbers when comparing listings or checking which title comes next.
Follow this numbered route if you want to meet Stella at the opening of her series and avoid discovering later character developments ahead of time. Silver Bullet is the fifth title in this guide. If you have already read part of the series, match your last finished title to the list and pick up with the next number.
Questions About Stella LaRosa
Where should I start with Stella LaRosa?
Start with Black Rose, book one, then continue with Red Ink.
Is Stella LaRosa a detective?
Stella is an investigative journalist. Her reporting leads her into murders and dangerous conspiracies.
Where are the Stella LaRosa books set?
San Francisco is the home setting. Black Rose also follows connections beyond the city.
How many Stella LaRosa books are listed here?
Five novels: Black Rose, Red Ink, Black Gold, White Lies and Silver Bullet.
Who writes the Stella LaRosa series?
L.T. Ryan and Kristi Belcamino.