Desires of the Dead - (Body Finder) by Kimberly Derting (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The second book in the steamy, romantic Body Finder thriller series by Kimberly Derting.

Violet and Jay are finally dating, but adjusting to the new relationship is not as easy as Violet anticipated. Especially when she has to split Jay's time and attention with his new best friend, Mike, and Mike's pesky younger sister--who happens to be obsessed with Jay.

Meanwhile, when Violet's supernatural abilities lead her to the body of a young boy, her tip to the police puts her on the radar of a dangerous FBI investigation. Violet tries to fend off the FBI's questions while maintaining the semblance of a normal life, but somebody's leaving her threatening notes, and a mysterious echo reinforces that this chilling paranormal thriller is far from over. Violet is forced to admit that perhaps the only people who can help her figure it out are the very people she's desperate to avoid--the FBI.

Desires of the Dead is the compulsive second book in the four-book Body Finder series by Kimberly Derting.

She can handle the dead, but can she survive the living?

• Romantic Suspense: Violet and Jay are finally a couple, but their new romance is tested by jealous rivals, anonymous threats, and the kind of secrets that can get you killed.
• A Teen Psychic Thriller: Hunted by the FBI for her unique talents, Violet must stay one step ahead of the agents who want to use her as a weapon, and the stalker who wants her silenced.
• Supernatural Mystery: When Violet's chilling gift leads her to a young boy's body, she's pulled into a dangerous case that proves her ability doesn't just attract the dead--it attracts murderers, too.
• Dark Secrets: The threatening notes are just the beginning. Someone in her new circle of friends is hiding something, and Violet is the only one who can expose the truth before it's too late.

From the Back Cover

The missing dead call to Violet. They want to be found.

Violet can sense the echoes of those who've been murdered--and the matching imprint that clings to their killers. Her best-friend-turned-boyfriend, Jay, is the only one outside of her family who knows of her morbid ability. But when Violet discovers the body of a missing boy, she draws the attention of the FBI.

As Violet dodges their questions, she is pulled into an investigation that will endanger more than just her secret. For without even meaning to, Violet has stumbled upon a dark truth--and a desperate killer.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Body Finder: "The romance and the mystery in The Body Finder were so intense that I didn't know whether to hold my breath or scream. I did know I wouldn't be getting anything done until I read the whole book." - Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Lovely

"You'll be drawn in by the love story--and kept up all night by the suspense." - Claudia Gray, New York Times bestselling author of the Evernight series about The Body Finder

"First-time novelist Derting has written a suspenseful mystery and sensual love story that will captivate readers who enjoy authentic high-school settings, snappy dialogue, sweet romance, and heart-stopping drama. A real page-turner, this will have readers checking behind themselves and refusing to go anywhere alone." - Booklist about The Body Finder

"In her debut work, Derting manages to pack a haunting mystery full of plenty of red herrings and creepy encounters, seamlessly interweaving the classic whodunit story with a steamy romance with a drop-dead gorgeous knight in shining armor....Fans of Lisa McMann's Wake will find this delectable blend of mystery and romance just to their liking." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books about The Body Finder

"A refreshing take on paranormal romance." - Romantic Times

Interweaving suspense, steamy romance, supernatural elements, and themes of jealousy, anger, and other deadly sins, this fast-paced, compelling read features a multifaceted protagonist and intriguing supporting characters. Wholly absorbing, this will leave readers hoping for future titles about talented Violet. - Booklist

"[T]his absorbing suspense tale ... stands out in the sea of supernatural fiction." - Kirkus Reviews

Imaginative, convincing and successful suspense. - Kirkus Reviews