While her confusing feelings for her best friend are new, she has been able to sense dead bodies-or at least those that have been murdered-and the imprints that attach to their killers since she was a little girl. Sixteen-year-old Violet Ambrose is grappling with two major issues: Jay Heaton and her unusual so-called gift. and the boy who would never let anything happen to her. A gripping tale of a girl with a morbid ability that could lead her to a killer. '.several twists and turns keep the pages flipping.'-Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Book Description:īook Description Paperback. '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 Stargazer A real page-turner, this will have readers checking behind themselves and refusing to go anywhere alone.'-Booklist '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 strong debut from a promising author.'-Publishers Weekly

'Derting's first novel demonstrates unusual skill in weaving together contemporary teenage preoccupations with its paranormal plot twist. I did know I wouldn't be getting anything done until I read the whole book.'-Melissa Marr, author of WICKED LOVELY 'The romance and the mystery in THE BODY FINDER were so intense that I didn't know whether to hold my breath or scream.

The body finder series in order