Martin, Terri: - Straw Horse is Terri Martin's second novel in her Kat Wilde U.P. Mystery series. Martin's first of the series, Gift Horse, begins the story of a resurrected horse stable along with a few mysterious deaths, and a perplexing romance with a conservation officer. Martin also has an additional full-length novel entitled Moose Willow Mystery, along with three anthologies of humorous stories. She received the U.P. Notable Book Award for her middle-grade children's novel, The Home Wind, and has an additional MG book, Voodoo Shack.Martin started her writing career as a regular contributor to several Midwest publications. Her stories often reflect the culture and characters she has encountered during her twenty-five years of living in Upper Michigan. Terri and her husband enjoy watching the menagerie of freeloading wildlife from their home on the Silver River. While the winters are harsh, the soul never tires of the beauty of the Northwoods.Martin has a master's degree in English and has taught college success courses, tutored English, and served as an aide for college composition classes.Visit Terri's website at www.terrilynnmartin.com or email her at gnarlywoodspub@gmail.com.