Susanna Calkins, Author of the Lucy Campion mysteries

About me...

Photo by Lisa Nield

I write historical mysteries. My first series, the award-winning Lucy Campion Mysteries, is set in 17th century London. My second series, the Speakeasy Mysteries, is set in a Prohibition-Era Chicago speakeasy.

I hold a PhD in history and currently work at Northwestern University. Born and raised in Philadelphia, I live in the Chicago area with my husband and two sons.

In the News...

Cover release of
MURDER-A-GO-GO'S!

The cover of
MURDER KNOCKS TWICE
was just revealed on
CRIMINAL ELEMENT!!!

Contact Info

E-mail me at s (dot) calkins (dot)nu (at) gmail (dot) com, "like" my author page on facebook (at) authorSusannaCalkins or find me on Twitter (at) scalkins3.

I am represented by
David Hale Smith
at Inkwell Management

My Books

Workshops, Talks & Teaching

Please contact me about speaking to your group. I have extensive experience in teaching and public speaking. I have run many workshops (especially around writing historical fiction/mysteries, doing research, and providing effective critiques) for libraries, universities, book clubs and writers' groups.