Bøker av Lee Strauss

Murder's a pain in the neck!Madame Tussauds, London's extravagant wax museum, reopens in 1928 to much fanfare. The horrific fire of '25, which had destroyed the wax figurines of famous and sometimes infamous characters, was news of the past. Ginger Reed and her good friend Haley Higgins are intrigued and eager to visit the museum which promises new and exciting exhibits. Of particular interest is the one on Bram Stoker's Dracula.Hailed by some as effective literary horror and by others as unnecessarily frightening, the exhibition about the book attracts all kinds. Haley Higgins, with her forensics knowledge, is the first to notice that something is amiss, and that the beautiful figurine with two bloody holes in her neck isn't made of wax at all, but is indeed made of flesh and bone!When a series of women are found dead in the streets of London in a similarly eerie fashion, it's up to Scotland Yard, with Chief Inspector Basil Reed at the helm, to solve the case. Can Ginger and Haley work behind the scenes to bring this repeat killer to a stop, before one of them becomes the next victim with a deadly bite?

Have Yourself a Merry Little MurderClive Pippins, Lady Ginger Gold's beloved, elderly butler is apparently Christmas shopping when a body is found. To the shock of everyone in Ginger's household, the victim is the spinster cousin Pippins worked for during the years surrounding the Great War.As Ginger investigates things begin to look grim for her dear butler. What had the man been up to during the war years, and had he been complicit in a crime?What secret was Pips holding onto?And worse, would he be the next victim before he had a chance to divulge it?The only gift Ginger wants for the Christmas of 1927 is for the killer to be found before it's time to ring in the new year!

Ein kleiner Junge wird erwachsen in diesem gut recherchierten , dramatische Geschichte von dem, was es war wie ein Teenager in Hitlers Deutschland. Eine etwas andere Perspektive als viele Weltkrieg zwei Romane. Available in English as Playing with Matches.

Murder's a fashion faux pas. . . The summer of 1926 brings high fashion to Hyde Park. Ginger's Regent Street dress shop, Feathers & Flair, is a major sponsor, and when top designer Coco Chanel makes an appearance, the London fashion scene lights up. Until a model drops dead and Miss Chanel is suspected of murder. The fashion icon hires Lady Gold Investigations to clear her name, but can Ginger discover the murderer before becoming a lifeless mannequin herself?

Lady Gold Takes The Case in this 4th volume of Ginger Gold''s popular short story mystery series! Join Mrs. Ginger Reed~aka Lady Gold, as she adventures with her husband Basil, her sister-in-law Felicia, and her curious dog Boss, to unravel these puzzling Christmas themed mysteries. Lady Gold Investigates Volume Four presents The Case of Haunted Castle and The Case of the Missing Christmas Goose. A companion series to Ginger Gold Mysteries, each volume is approximately 20 thousand words or 90 pages. A bite size read perfect for a transit commute home, time spent waiting at an appointment, or to settle into sleep at night. Get your coffee, tea or glass of wine and snuggle in!

Murder''s a wrap!Private Investigator Rosa Reed has finally accepted that her girlhood romance with Detective Miguel Belmonte has no hope of being rekindled, but when his actress girlfriend gets embroiled in a murder on her movie set, it''s more than a movie schedule that''s upsetting. Can Rosa put aside matters of the heart long enough to help Miguel solve the case?If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you''re going to love this new series!★★★★★Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.

Praise for Love, Tink "Love the spunk and gumption that is Tinkerbell!""The storyline flows beautifully...""Totally adorable!" Tink is hopelessly smitten with Peter, the leader of the lost boys who'd mysteriously arrived at Neverland two years ago. Unfortunately, Peter is tired of the adventure and especially tired of dodging Captain Hook who is after his head. He just wants to go back to New York City and live his life as a normal fifteen-year-old. Tink is the only one who can help Peter return, but it breaks her heart to do it. She just wants to make him happy, so she does the unthinkable and betrays the fairy king. Now her heart is filled with remorse. Should she go after Peter? Should she follow him to his New York?Originally published as six separate novella episodes, Love, Tink the Complete Series is all six stories together in one volume.What readers are saying: "Ah, cutest, little story ever!!... If you're looking for a light-hearted, sweet, enthralling tale, look no further!: -)" "I love all stories of Peter and Tink and these are such a fun NEW look on such a timeless story!" "This is a must read a truly amazing book it's very intriguing and interesting and I would highly recommend it!"

Praise for SEAWEED: "Fantastic!! Fun read for all ages!"A teen swim athlete discovers a merfolk world that threatens to keep her out of the ocean forever.Dori Seward can't wait to get out of Eastcove, a sleepy fishing village on the border of New Brunswick and Maine. She bides her time by hanging out with friends, attending swim club, and holding her biggest competition, Colby-who wants more than just friendship, at arm's length. Then Tor Riley comes to town and he has everything Dori dreams of in a boyfriend-looks, athleticism and mystery. But Tor also has a tantalizing secret and Dori is determined to find out what it is. The truth is crazier than her wildest imaginations and more dangerous, too. Dori has new fantastical enemies, and they will do anything to get to her. Her life, her dreams and her love for Tor are all weighing in the balance. Will Dori risk it all in order to have it all? Clean and wholesome read, enjoyable by all. What readers are saying: "What a fun and thrilling story! ... I thought everything about this book was delightful. The pace was quick, there was a lot of action and undersea adventure...I would recommend Seaweed to anyone who enjoys YA paranormal/fantasy romance." "Wow! I had never read a mermaid tale before and I loved this! The characters are very well described and the plot is awesome with lots of unexpected twists. Loved the end but am actually sad to be done with this story!" "I think every preteen to young adult would definitely enjoy this sweet romance and fantasy adventure. It has adventure with the under sea twist and a budding romance that will suit any young preteen to adult woman who enjoys a cute romance. I recommend it to all for a great read."

For fans of Ginger Gold and Basil Reed!!This is the wedding you''ve been waiting for! The bride and groom prepare for their big day and, of course, things don''t go exactly as planned. Told from the alternating points of view of many of the beloved characters in the world of Ginger Gold, you''ll find yourself holding your breath, anticipating that happy ever after.The Wedding of Ginger & Basil a companion novella best enjoyed after book 7 (Murder at St. George''s Church) in the Ginger Gold Mystery series.This is a mystery, but not a murder mystery.

Lady Gold Takes The Case in this 3rd volume of Ginger Gold''s popular short story mystery series! Join Mrs. Ginger Reed~aka Lady Gold, her adventurous sister-in-law Felicia, and her curious dog Boss, as they unravel these new challenging puzzles. Lady Gold Investigates Volume Three presents The Case of Missing Time and The Case of the Unlucky Cricketer. A companion series to Ginger Gold Mysteries, each volume is approximately 20 thousand words or 90 pages. A bite size read perfect for a transit commute home, time spent waiting at an appointment, or to settle into sleep at night. Get your coffee, tea or glass of wine and snuggle in!

Lady Gold Takes The Case!Join Mrs. Ginger Reed~aka Lady Gold, her adventurous sister-in-law Felicia, and her curious dog Boss, as they take these new challenging puzzles. Lady Gold Investigates Volume Two presents The Case of the Recipe Robbery and The Case of the Museum Burglary. A companion series to Ginger Gold Mysteries, each volume is approximately 20 thousand words or 95 pages. A bite size read perfect for a transit commute home, time spent waiting at an appointment, or to settle into sleep at night. Get your coffee, tea or glass of wine and snuggle in!

Ginger Gold has opened her own private investigation office! This short story companion series to Ginger Gold Mysteries has the clever Mrs. Ginger Reed, aka Lady Gold, and her adventurous sister-in-law Felicia taking on clients who''ve got all sorts of troubles. This first volume consists of The Case of the Boy who Vanished and The Case of the Missing Fox Stole.A companion series to Ginger Gold Mysteries, each volume is approximately 20 thousand words or 90 pages. A bite size read perfect for a transit commute home, time spent waiting at an appointment, or to settle into sleep at night. Get your coffee, tea or glass of wine and snuggle in!~~~Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.Genre: dog cozy mystery series / historical mystery / women amateur sleuth / British detective mystery