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Book 5, Olivia Callahan Suspense
The tremors began at dawn—violent, betraying shudders that stole her consciousness. This time, the seizure left blood on the garage floor, a bemused realization that alcohol was not her friend, and an ultimatum from fiancée Sergeant Hunter Faraday: Rehab or we call off the engagement. His voice, steady as a sniper’s breath, named the facility—Woodlawn Acres Wellness Center. Safe. Discreet. But deep down, private investigator Olivia Callahan suspected the slick brochure he’d given her masked the stench of corruption.
Then, one afternoon, the glint of a syringe. The orderlies with dead eyes called it “stabilization.” Now, she’s positive the forces arrayed against her are unwavering in their resolve to preserve their secrets. In a chilling moment of clarity, she realizes that this time, her indomitable will and the ever-valiant Hunter Faraday might not be enough to save her.​
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My Story
Kerry Peresta is a former advertising account executive and copywriter. After decades of crafting punchy headlines and persuasive campaigns, she traded the corporate world for full time writing and the salty air of Hilton Head Island, SC. Kerry is the author Olivia Callahan Suspense, a five-book series; and standalone thriller Back Before Dawn, all released by Level Best Books. Her humor column, “The Lighter Side,” appeared weekly in the Pierre Daily Journal from 2009-11; and her articles, stories, and interviews have appeared in Local Life Magazine, Lady Lowcountry Magazine, Island Events Magazine, and Bluffton Breeze. Her short story, “The Day the Migraine Died,” appeared in Rock, Roll & Ruin, an anthology by Triangle Sisters in Crime, 2022; and she and three other female mystery writers created the crime fiction podcast “Guns, Knives & Lipstick.” Kerry is a member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, South Carolina Writers Association, and Island Writers Network.
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Kerry has lived all over the USA, plus short stints in Japan and Germany, compliments of her father's distinguished military career. She and husband Jim had barely said "I do" before relocating from Little Rock, AR to Pierre, SD; followed by a transfer to the Baltimore area for five years, finally putting down roots in the charming coastal community of Hilton Head Island. She enjoys the beautiful beaches, Lowcountry marshes, vast creative community, and amazing venues which populate the island. Kerry and her husband have six children and an ever-expanding flock of grandkids, whom they adore.
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Books
The Deadening, Book 1
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The Rising, Book 2
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The Torching, Book 3
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The Crushing, Book 4
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The Shaking, Book 5
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Back Before Dawn
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