Cheryl Linn Martin

Cheryl loves sunshine, surf, and slipping her toes into flip-flops.

The Pacific NW's weather yields a very short flip-flop season before it's time to dig out her favorite boots, unlike the glorious year she spent in Hawaii.

After graduating from The University of Oregon and pursuing a successful Parks and Recreation career, she now focuses on her passion--writing mystery novels. The Hawaiian Island Detective Club (ages 8-12) combines her love of all things Hawaiian and her fascination with intrigue.

When not writing she loves to try new adventures like wakeboarding, rock wall climbing, horseback riding, and zip lining. While in Hawaii her exploits included surfing, snorkeling, and bodysurfing.

Cheryl is a wife and mother of three grown children. Memories of raising her spirited kids inspire many of her characters' quirks, relationships, and mishaps.

Visit www.cheryllinnmartin.com to learn more about Cheryl and The Hawaiian Island Detective Club as well as connect to her blog, Life in Flip-Flops.