Without a precise last name, it is challenging to provide a specific description of an author named "Kent." There are multiple authors with the last name "Kent" or the first name "Kent." Here are three possibilities: 1. Hannah Kent - An Australian author known for her historical fiction. She gained notoriety with her debut novel "Burial Rites" (2013), based on the true story of a woman executed in Iceland in 1829, followed by "The Good People" (2016). 2. Christobel Kent - A British writer of psychological thrillers and detective fiction, Christobel Kent's work includes novels like "The Crooked House" and the "Sandro Cellini" detective series set in Florence. 3. Kent Haruf - (1943-2014) was an American author known for his novels set in the fictional town of Holt, Colorado. One of his most famous works is "Plainsong" (1999), which was a finalist for the National Book Award. 4. Aleron Kong - An American author who writes under the pen name of Dr. Aleron Kong and is known for his fantasy series "The Land," which is part of the LitRPG genre (Literature Role Playing Game) combining traditional fantasy narratives with elements of gaming. Please provide a more specific name or context if you are referring to a different author named "Kent."