Kerri Maniscalco author page

Kerri Maniscalco biography

Kerri Maniscalco is an American author known for her young adult historical fiction and fantasy novels. She is the author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series, which began with the publication of Stalking Jack the Ripper in 2016 by Jimmy Patterson Books, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company. The series follows protagonist Audrey Rose Wadsworth as she investigates mysteries in Victorian-era settings, blending historical figures and events with fictional narratives. The subsequent books in the series are Hunting Prince Dracula (2017), Escaping from Houdini (2018), and Capturing the Devil (2019).

Maniscalco has also written the Kingdom of the Wicked series, which includes Kingdom of the Wicked (2020), Kingdom of the Cursed (2021), and Kingdom of the Feared (2022), published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This trilogy explores themes of magic, family, and revenge, set in a world inspired by Italian folklore and mythology.

Her works have been recognised for their blend of mystery, romance, and historical or fantastical elements. Maniscalco’s books are published in the UK by Hodder & Stoughton. In 2022, Kingdom of the Feared was released, completing the Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy.