Meet Dr. Haley Higgins and newspaper reporter Samantha Hawke, two very different women with a shared talent for uncovering secrets and solving murders.

Set in 1930s Boston, the Higgins & Hawke Mysteries blend clever heroines, intriguing crimes, unexpected twists, and a touch of humour. If you love historical cozy mysteries, there's plenty of trouble waiting for you!

Discover all six mysteries and start reading today!

Lee Strauss is a USA TODAY bestselling author who writes cozy historical mystery series set in 1920s England and beyond, featuring clever female sleuths, light intrigue, and satisfying, low-stress mysteries—ideal for readers who love comforting, escapist reads without graphic content. Perfect for fans of classic British mysteries, Downton Abbey-style drama, and light, character-driven whodunits.

She is the author of the Ginger Gold Mysteries series,the Rosa Reed Mystery series, the Higgins & Hawke Mystery series, as well as A Nursery Rhyme Mystery series (mystery suspense), the Light & Love series (sweet romance), the Clockwise Collection (YA time travel romance), and young adult historical fiction with over a million books read. She has titles published in German and French, and a growing audio library. 

When Lee’s not writing or reading she likes to cycle, hike, and stare at the ocean. She loves to drink caffè lattes and red wines in exotic places, and eat dark chocolate anywhere.