Joe Ide is of Japanese American descent.
Joe lives in Santa Monica, California..
Joe went on to earn a graduate degree and had several careers before writing his debut novel, IQ, inspired by his early experiences and his love of Sherlock Holmes.
The idea that a person could face the world and vanquish his enemies with just his intelligence fascinated him.
Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Joe\'s favorite books were the Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes stories.
Joe Ide is of Japanese American descent