Lowcountry author Kerry Peresta to release suspense novel

Hilton Head suspense author Kerry Peresta is set to release The Shaking, the fifth book in her Olivia Callahan Suspense series, in September 2025.

The novel continues the story of private investigator Olivia Callahan, a character introduced in Peresta’s 2021 debut The Deadening. In The Shaking, Callahan faces her most dangerous case yet — a routine investigation that unravels into a conspiracy tied to her own past.

“The Shaking is a rollercoaster of suspense, weaving Olivia’s personal evolution with a complex, twist-filled mystery,” says author Kerry Peresta. “Fans of the series will see Olivia at her strongest yet, but the shadows of her past still loom large. I can’t wait for readers to dive into this thrilling new chapter in her life.”

Peresta, a Hilton Head resident and former advertising professional, has published four previous books in the series, along with the standalone thriller Back Before Dawn. Her latest work will be available in paperback and eBook at major retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent bookstores.

A launch and signing event is scheduled for 1–3:30 p.m. Sept. 17th, 2025 at Barnes & Noble, Hilton Head Island.