Linda Norlander is the author of A Cabin by the Lake mystery series including the most recent book Death of a Dream Catcher. She is also the author of the new Liza and Mrs. Wilkens mystery series beginning with The Death of Goldie's Mistress. Both series are set in Minnesota. Norlander has published award winning short stories, op-ed pieces and short humor featured in regional and national publications. Before taking up the pen to write murder mysteries, she worked in end-of-life care. During her career in nursing, she published several award-winning books including To Comfort Always: A Nurse's Guide to End of Life Care and Choices as the End of Life: Finding Out What Your Parents Want. Norlander resides in Tacoma, Washington with her spouse.