Kerry Peresta

Kerry Peresta writes psychological suspense and is the author of the five-installment Olivia Callahan Suspense series and Back Before Dawn, standalone, all released by Level Best Books.

Kerry's publishing credits include the Capital Journal, Pierre, SD, as a regular weekly humor columnist; short story contributor for Sisters in Crime anthology, "Rock, Roll, & Ruin," published fall, 2022. She is a past chapter president of the Maryland Writers' Association, and has frequented the pages of local magazines, including "Lady Lowcountry," "Island Events," "Local Life Magazine," and "Bluffton Breeze" as guest contributor. Kerry is an active member of Island Writers Network, South Carolina Writers Association, International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime.

Kerry and her husband live in Hilton Head Island, SC, where they enjoy the laid-back vibe of the beautiful Lowcountry. They have six adult kids, and an ever-expanding flock of grandkids.