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# Desires of the Dead: A Body Finder Novel – A Steamy, Compulsive YA Thriller with Romance and FBI Mystery

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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.

Review: She Can See Death! - When last we left Violet after Kimberley Derting's breakout novel, The Body Finder, she had foiled the plots of two serial killers working together to terrify her small town and infiltrate the police department. Violet can do this with her amazing and terrifying ability to see death echoes- the imprints a violent death leaves on both the body that wishes to be laid to rest and the person who ended their life. Violet see these echoes on all people, including police officers, doctors, nurses, and murderers. Unfortunately, the person responsible for ending the life of another isn't always who you would think it would be. Violet survived the serial killers, but just barely. These days she prefers to take it easy and enjoy her life with her incredible and supportive parents and her attentive boyfriend, Jay. When a new family moves back into town, the brother Mike instantly becomes Jay's best friend and Violet starts to get jealous of all the time they spend together. Mike's sister Megan, however, is a different story. A couple of years younger than them, she is a quiet mousy girl who never seems to open up. When Violet finds out their mother disappeared and has possibly been murdered, she wonders if she can help. Then an FBI agent named Sara Priest shows up and throws Violet's world upside down. Priest knows Violet is connected to the anonymous phone call that led them to finding a murdered boy, but she doesn't quite know how. When Sara introduces Violet to Rafe, a young man not much older than Violet, it becomes clear that Sara runs things a little differently- she uses "special" people like Violet to solve crimes like murder. When someone starts leaving creepy messages, calling and hanging up, and leaves a dead cat by Violet's car, she suspects Megan is the culprit. When she confides in Jay, however, he refuses to believe it and sends Violet off a cliff she might not be ready to take. While Violet explores the possibility of going public with her ability, she must also get to the bottom of Mike and Megan's mother's disappearance and find out who is stalking her. Can she do it all before it is too late? This was a great follow up to an excellent debut novel. I was worried the story was going to get hokey after a while- I mean how many serial killers can a sleepy little town have before the national press starts sniffing around? But this story isn't cheesy and delves even further into Violet's powers. They are really advancing, whether she likes it or not. I also loved the addition of Sarah Priest, which opens up a place for Violet to grow in possible future novels and continue the series without getting ridiculous. Now she can go to work for Sara Priest and use her powers more. It gives the characters and the plot room to grow and mature. The writing is average difficulty and would be appropriate for a range of students. The material can be dark at times, but isn't too dark- there is still a good message, supportive friends and family, and a good ending. This is a great supernatural story that will keep you enthralled from start to finish. Now I just can't wait to see what happens to Violet next!
Review: A fun read and nice addition to the series - Violet and Jay have moved from best friends to a couple. While Violet thinks this is great, she recognizes that their once close relationship has changed. Jay doesn't see her as just his best friend that he had "adventures" with in the woods as kids - she's the girlfriend that he loves very much and his protective tendencies are out in full force. Not that he's smothering her, he's just less likely to let Violet do something foolish. (And lets be honest, Violet has the best intentions, but she does several foolish things.) Jay also realizes that Violet doesn't tell him everything, but he trusts that she'll share her problems when the time is right. It doesn't help that Jay has made a friend of the new kid Mike, and Violet gets jealous. She's never really had to share Jay before. New love and unaccustomed jealousy have her struggling to find the right balance in her emotions and her expectations. Violet's gifts are also strengthening. On a shopping trip she senses a dead body but can't get to it. The body's echo stays with her, long after it should have faded. When Violet dreams the victim's final moments, she knows that the echo won't let her go until the body is found and laid to rest. While she does the right thing, it brings her to the attention of an FBI contractor. The way this affected Violet was really interesting. Her family had always told her not to tell anybody about her gifts, so she completely and understandably freaks out when she's contacted by the FBI. She not only fears for herself but for her family and Jay. While an outsider might say that Violet has become moody and possibly crazy, she really struggled with the fear of being found out and its implications. Our girl also picks up a stalker, and Derting once again has a few chapters written from a different point of view. Unlike the alternating PoV in The Body Finder, the stalker really isn't a bad guy. The insights into their personality and life show a person who is scared and lonely and looking for stable love the only way they know how. I found myself hoping that this person would get help and be able to pull their life back together. I liked Desires of the Dead much more than The Body Finder. While still a character driven story, in my opinion, the tension and mystery were much better this time around. The supporting characters are great, the adults her life are supportive and loving (we don't get enough of those), and Jay rocks. He is a strong character who doesn't let Violet push him around, but he doesn't smother her either. I loved that Violet was the one who pushed for a more physical relationship and Jay was the one who held them back. The conversation on Violet being the "guy" of the relationship and Jay the "girl" cracked me up! There's also a point where the stress and fear of the FBI and the stalker cause Violet to make a bigger deal out of a disagreement with Jay than she might have normally. She's absolutely miserable but she recognized that while she wanted Jay, she didn't need him. Violet understood that she was going to be unhappy for quite a while but it wouldn't be the end of the world. I really liked this and think it sends a good message to younger readers. I love Jay and Violet is sweet and growing in her powers and as a person. It's nice to have a powerful girl surrounded by people who love her and support her. I enjoyed Desires of the Dead and am looking forward to the new direction the series (seems) to be taking.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #247,914 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #281 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex (Books) #296 in Teen & Young Adult Romantic Mysteries & Thrillers #523 in Teen & Young Adult Mysteries & Detective Stories |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 429 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She Can See Death!
*by O***N on March 19, 2013*

When last we left Violet after Kimberley Derting's breakout novel, The Body Finder, she had foiled the plots of two serial killers working together to terrify her small town and infiltrate the police department. Violet can do this with her amazing and terrifying ability to see death echoes- the imprints a violent death leaves on both the body that wishes to be laid to rest and the person who ended their life. Violet see these echoes on all people, including police officers, doctors, nurses, and murderers. Unfortunately, the person responsible for ending the life of another isn't always who you would think it would be. Violet survived the serial killers, but just barely. These days she prefers to take it easy and enjoy her life with her incredible and supportive parents and her attentive boyfriend, Jay. When a new family moves back into town, the brother Mike instantly becomes Jay's best friend and Violet starts to get jealous of all the time they spend together. Mike's sister Megan, however, is a different story. A couple of years younger than them, she is a quiet mousy girl who never seems to open up. When Violet finds out their mother disappeared and has possibly been murdered, she wonders if she can help. Then an FBI agent named Sara Priest shows up and throws Violet's world upside down. Priest knows Violet is connected to the anonymous phone call that led them to finding a murdered boy, but she doesn't quite know how. When Sara introduces Violet to Rafe, a young man not much older than Violet, it becomes clear that Sara runs things a little differently- she uses "special" people like Violet to solve crimes like murder. When someone starts leaving creepy messages, calling and hanging up, and leaves a dead cat by Violet's car, she suspects Megan is the culprit. When she confides in Jay, however, he refuses to believe it and sends Violet off a cliff she might not be ready to take. While Violet explores the possibility of going public with her ability, she must also get to the bottom of Mike and Megan's mother's disappearance and find out who is stalking her. Can she do it all before it is too late? This was a great follow up to an excellent debut novel. I was worried the story was going to get hokey after a while- I mean how many serial killers can a sleepy little town have before the national press starts sniffing around? But this story isn't cheesy and delves even further into Violet's powers. They are really advancing, whether she likes it or not. I also loved the addition of Sarah Priest, which opens up a place for Violet to grow in possible future novels and continue the series without getting ridiculous. Now she can go to work for Sara Priest and use her powers more. It gives the characters and the plot room to grow and mature. The writing is average difficulty and would be appropriate for a range of students. The material can be dark at times, but isn't too dark- there is still a good message, supportive friends and family, and a good ending. This is a great supernatural story that will keep you enthralled from start to finish. Now I just can't wait to see what happens to Violet next!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fun read and nice addition to the series
*by I***G on March 22, 2011*

Violet and Jay have moved from best friends to a couple. While Violet thinks this is great, she recognizes that their once close relationship has changed. Jay doesn't see her as just his best friend that he had "adventures" with in the woods as kids - she's the girlfriend that he loves very much and his protective tendencies are out in full force. Not that he's smothering her, he's just less likely to let Violet do something foolish. (And lets be honest, Violet has the best intentions, but she does several foolish things.) Jay also realizes that Violet doesn't tell him everything, but he trusts that she'll share her problems when the time is right. It doesn't help that Jay has made a friend of the new kid Mike, and Violet gets jealous. She's never really had to share Jay before. New love and unaccustomed jealousy have her struggling to find the right balance in her emotions and her expectations. Violet's gifts are also strengthening. On a shopping trip she senses a dead body but can't get to it. The body's echo stays with her, long after it should have faded. When Violet dreams the victim's final moments, she knows that the echo won't let her go until the body is found and laid to rest. While she does the right thing, it brings her to the attention of an FBI contractor. The way this affected Violet was really interesting. Her family had always told her not to tell anybody about her gifts, so she completely and understandably freaks out when she's contacted by the FBI. She not only fears for herself but for her family and Jay. While an outsider might say that Violet has become moody and possibly crazy, she really struggled with the fear of being found out and its implications. Our girl also picks up a stalker, and Derting once again has a few chapters written from a different point of view. Unlike the alternating PoV in The Body Finder, the stalker really isn't a bad guy. The insights into their personality and life show a person who is scared and lonely and looking for stable love the only way they know how. I found myself hoping that this person would get help and be able to pull their life back together. I liked Desires of the Dead much more than The Body Finder. While still a character driven story, in my opinion, the tension and mystery were much better this time around. The supporting characters are great, the adults her life are supportive and loving (we don't get enough of those), and Jay rocks. He is a strong character who doesn't let Violet push him around, but he doesn't smother her either. I loved that Violet was the one who pushed for a more physical relationship and Jay was the one who held them back. The conversation on Violet being the "guy" of the relationship and Jay the "girl" cracked me up! There's also a point where the stress and fear of the FBI and the stalker cause Violet to make a bigger deal out of a disagreement with Jay than she might have normally. She's absolutely miserable but she recognized that while she wanted Jay, she didn't need him. Violet understood that she was going to be unhappy for quite a while but it wouldn't be the end of the world. I really liked this and think it sends a good message to younger readers. I love Jay and Violet is sweet and growing in her powers and as a person. It's nice to have a powerful girl surrounded by people who love her and support her. I enjoyed Desires of the Dead and am looking forward to the new direction the series (seems) to be taking.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Satisfying and Compelling Sequel That Will Leave You Wanting More!
*by S***R on March 30, 2013*

Desires of the Dead was unexpectedly great. Where the first book seemed to lack a good murder plot this one delivered it. The sequel felt more centered on Violet and less focused on the romance which I felt previously took over the first novel which was both good and bad. It's even more intriguing with the introduction of four new characters. But I didn't care much for Mike and Megan they seemed like random obstacles that Violet had to deal with. The addition of the FBI on Violet's trail really kept me reading on because I wanted to see what they knew and what she would tell them. It didn't disappoint but the FBI weren't in as many scenes as I'd have hoped for. Violet's keeping a lot of secrets from Jay and at times I found that to be frustrating yet a little exciting. What I mean by that is I wanted to see what Jay's reaction would be since he's so fiercely protective of her and wants to shield Violet from danger and she's off doing things her way. Their was a moment in this book where it almost seemed like Violet's ability was manifesting itself in a new way--I really want that to be the case! Desires of the Dead weaves in two different stories at once and it was amusing and enjoyable to follow both. Like the first book it alternates viewpoints between Violet and an anonymous stranger whose keeping tabs on her. So far this series has its ups and downs but this sequel has renewed my excitement and I'm invested in it. Also it would seem the secondary characters have some depth to them after all but they still feel a bit underdeveloped and their personalities are continually changing. Despite the little things the book turned out to be really good, and I enjoyed it way more than The Body Finder which I also liked. Violet is just getting on with her life months after almost being murdered by a serial killer...until she feels the pull of an echo at a shipyard. She does her best to ignore the call but when it won't leave her be she leaves an anonymous police tip and resumes her daily life with her best friend and newly turned boyfriend Jay Heaton. After the body of a small child is found Violet's certain she was careful enough not to be linked in any way to it--that is until the FBI show up at her school. It wouldn't be so bad if they just wanted to question her about the case but it seems like their less interested in the murder of the boy and more interested in her. Now she has to work even harder to keep her secret under wraps and its more complicated than she imagines when Jay seems to be spending more time with his new friend Mike and less time with her. It falls upon Violet to fix the mess she's gotten herself into--alone. Although Violet's actions made me a little angry at times that can be easily overlooked as the story was wholly enjoyable. Whereas The Body Finder felt like it was missing something Desires of the Dead was satisfying and a great entertaining read. I had a difficult time putting this one down. It's quick, has a compelling mystery with a totally unique paranormal twist. I'm excited to see what will come next in this series. Derting has created a different type of story that's bound to grab your attention. I'm sure that Desires of the Dead will resonate wonderfully with young adults.

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