
Sherryl Clark
10 SeriesSherryl Clark, a New Zealand-Australian author, writes children's books, YA, poetry, and crime fiction novels. Influenced by Mickey Spillane, James Ellroy, and Raymond Chandler, she began her career with crime fiction short stories before successfully publishing works for children and young adults. Despite her success in other genres, Clark continues to write crime fiction for her own enjoyment.
In "Trust Me, I'm Dead" by Sherryl Clark, the first book in the Judi Westerholme series, Judi investigates her estranged brother's murder, initially attributing it to his past drug addiction. Upon returning home, she discovers he had reformed, married, and had a child, yet was killed during what appeared to be a drug deal. With his wife missing, Judi delves into the mystery, confronting her own traumatic past. As she seeks the truth, she realizes she is not alone in her quest for answers.