Jo Dereske
5 SeriesJo Dereske is an American author known for her mystery and children's novels, notably the Miss Zukas series. She incorporates her Michigan roots into her fiction, reflecting her own background. Dereske, like her character Helma Zukas, has experience as a librarian. She resides in the foothills of Mount Baker, near Bellingham, Washington.
In "The Lone Sentinel" by Jo Dereske, a teenager takes over a light tower at a remote universe outpost after his father's death. He believes he can manage the job until the unexpected arrival of two teenage girls and a group of aliens. Their presence challenges his control and changes his isolated life.
