Kristen Simmons is the critically-acclaimed young adult author of the dystopian Article 5 trilogy, The Deceivers boarding-school thriller series, several speculative fiction stand-alones, and the gladiator fantasy duology, SET FIRE THE GODS. FIND HIM WHERE YOU LEFT HIM DEAD, the start of a y?kai horror series, is her latest. Kristen’s writing is inspired by her work as a mental health therapist, specializing with soldiers with PTSD and individuals in foster care. She currently lives with her husband and son in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she spins stories and herds a small pack of wild dogs.