Jeff Zentner is an author of several young adult novels including The Serpent King and In The Wild Light.

Before focusing on writing, Zentner worked as a singer-songwriter, releasing three albums as a solo artist and two with a band.

[1] Additionally, he has recorded music with Nick Cave, Debbie Harry, and Iggy Pop.

[6] Hudson Booksellers,[7] Publishers Weekly,[8] and Shelf Awareness[9] named it one of the best teen novels of 2016.

[11] The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance included Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee on their 2019 Winter Okra Picks.