Kelly Gay is the author of the urban fantasy novels, THE BETTER PART OF DARKNESS (Nov. '09) and THE DARKEST EDGE OF DAWN (Aug. '10) published by Simon & Schuster's Pocket Books. In addition to writing adult urban fantasy, Kelly pens young adult novels as 'Kelly Keaton', the first, DARKNESS BECOMES HER, debuts Spring 2011 from Simon Pulse.

THE BETTER PART OF DARKNESS:

2009 SIBA Okra Pick
2010 SIBA Long List Book Award Finalist
2010 RITA finalist, Best First Book
2010 RITA finalist, Best Novel w/Romantic Elements

What folks are saying:

"Intricate world-building and richly complex characters mix with a fast-paced plot to create a standout start to a new series." – Publishers Weekly

"This gritty urban fantasy, full of beings seemingly escaped from Heaven and Hell, is extraordinary." ~ Booklist

“Talented Gay enters the urban fantasy world with a strong debut novel . . . dark and gritty, with plenty of mystery and treachery thrown in. This is an excellent start to an electrifying new series!” (4 stars) – RT Magazine

THE DARKEST EDGE OF DAWN:

"The second book in Gay's gritty Atlanta set urban fantasy series is even better than the first! The tight plotting keeps the pace brisk and the action exciting. This author is definitely on the rise!" (4 1/2 Stars) ~ RT Magazine

ADULT NOVELS:

THE BETTER PART OF DARKNESS (Pocket Books, November 24, 2009)
THE DARKEST EDGE OF DAWN (Pocket Books, August 31, 2010)
(Foreign rights for these two titles are handled by FinePrint Literary Management)

YOUNG ADULT/as Kelly Keaton:

DARKNESS BECOMES HER (Simon Pulse, Spring 2011)