Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting (reviewed by Xian Eutsler)

Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting is the second book in The Body Finder series. It takes place after the serial killer was revealed in The Body Finder.

Violet Ambrose is approaching seventeen years old, and is dating her best friend, Jay Heaton. On a trip with Chelsea to visit one of the islands in western Washington Violet hears an echo. It is something only she can hear. It calls to her, the source however is something once living. The echoes are the dead calling to her. The dead that have died violently, such as murder; they call to her. When she follows the echo to a cargo container she knows what is inside; a dead body. No one else besides her uncle, mother, father, and Jay know about her ability to find dead bodies. Now the FBI wants to know about Violet’s ability. Not only does the discovery of the body remind Violet about what happen last time; but there is another string of murders. All leading up to a murderer who is closer then she thinks.

When I heard that there was a second book in this series, I couldn’t wait to read it. In this book Jay and Violet have begun dating. The relationship has some rocky parts, but all turns well. In this book the points of view switch between Violet’s and another person’s point of view. In the mind of the mysterious person makes you think about what is going on, and who it might be. This book kept me guessing till the end. The suspense, action, mystery, romance, and horror; all come together in the second book in The Body Finder series.

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YAY, Xian! Last year Xian wrote an amazing review of The Body Finder, the first book in this series. The author, Kimberly Derting, was so amazing, she sent us a bunch of great stuff (like bookmarks and stickers!) because of Xian's review. Whooo! Click here to check our catalog to see if The Body Finder is on our shelves.

This year, Xian had the chance to review an ADVANCE READER'S COPY (ARC) of the second book in the series, meaning she got a chance to read it before it was published and she had a chance to let the library know if it she thought we should purchase it for our shelves or not.

Do YOU want a chance to read and review books before they're published? Do YOU think you could give your opinion on if the library/other people should buy these books? If so, you can ask at youth services or send us an e-mail for more information on how you can get a chance to be an advance reviewer.

And guess what? Kimberly Derting liked Xian's second review so much she sent us more great goodies!! If you show up at a library teen event, you just might get some too! ^___^