Biographical Note:
RACHEL REISS is the author of the critically-acclaimed YA scuba thriller OUT OF AIR, and has been published in national outlets including The Los Angeles Times, Yahoo!, Access Hollywood, and Huffington Post. She was a regular reporter for Us Weekly, interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, and was a selected participant in Terra Firma Films' Emerging Writers Program. She lives in Southern California with her family and her rambunctious dog, Ozzy.

Review Quotes:

"The nail-biting action starts with the very first sentence of this superb thriller." --School Library Journal, Starred Review

Review Citations:

• School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 57 (EAN 9781250366160, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• Booklist 03/01/2026 (EAN 9781250366160, Hardcover)
• Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026 (EAN 9781250366160, Hardcover)
• Shelf Awareness 12/30/0001 (EAN 9781250366160, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Reiss, Rachel
RACHEL REISS is an experienced scuba diver who has explored marine reefs around the world. She's been published in national outlets including The Los Angeles Times, Us Weekly, Yahoo!, Access Hollywood, and Huffington Post. She currently lives in Southern California with her family and her rambunctious dog, Ozzy.