Marlene Perez is the author of paranormal and urban fantasy books, including the best-selling Dead Is series for teens. The first book in the series, Dead Is the New Black, was named an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers as well as an ALA Popular Paperback. The first three books in the series have been optioned by Disney for television.
She grew up in Story City, Iowa and is the youngest of twelve children. She lives in Orange County, California with her husband and children.
