The book explores the legacy of the fictional character Laura Palmer, whose death was the precipitating event in the television show Twin Peaks.

Laura's Ghost features interviews with and essays from women involved with Twin Peaks including Sheryl Lee, who played Laura Palmer, as well as actress Grace Zabriskie, and Jennifer Lynch, daughter of the series’ director David Lynch.

The book also includes an essay from writer and film critic Willow Catelyn Maclay and interviews with fans of Twin Peaks including Sezín Koehler and Mya McBriar, author of the Twin Peaks Fanatic blog.

[2][1] Laura's Ghost includes an essay by Samantha Weisberg about the life and death of her friend, therapist, writer, and Twin Peaks fan, Amie Harwick.

[4] A portion of the proceeds from the first edition were donated to the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN).