S.A. Barnes is the internationally bestselling author behind the chilling sci-fi thriller *Dead Silence*. A lifelong fan of haunted house stories and outer space mysteries, Barnes masterfully blends horror and science fiction to create uniquely terrifying settings and characters. Barnes is also the pen name of Stacey Kade, whose acclaimed young adult novels have earned her a reputation for rich emotion and gripping plots. Drawing inspiration from classic ghost stories and her love of atmospheric suspense, Barnes crafts tales that linger long after the last page. Her work has been praised for its cinematic storytelling, spine-tingling tension, and complex heroines facing unimaginable dangers. When not writing, Barnes enjoys exploring abandoned places, collecting spooky stories, and indulging in her passion for all things science fiction. She lives outside Chicago with her family and a menagerie of rescue pets.