Admittedly I've been meaning to read The Body Finder for a while now and well, before diving in I was a little afraid that I wouldn't love it--which was the reason why I'd been putting off buying a copy. However, by the time I started in on chapter two, I knew I was going to love The Body Finder and well, I was right. 
 Violet has always been able to sense those who have been murdered as well as the film that it leaves on their killers. But it's almost always been animals, until now. While at a lake house party--and out on a Wave Runner--she spots an oil like film on the water and upon further investigation, she comes face to face with murdered girl in her watery grave. Someone has been abducting local girls, murdering them, and leaving their bodies to either be forgotten or discovered. By the time a second body is found, Violet decides to put her ability to work and begins to hunt for the murderer--and they'd kill to keep their identity a secret. 
 Can I just start by saying that I'd love to have my own Jay? Yeah, I have a crush on Jay--there, I said it! Not because he's grown up over the summer, but because he's mostly laid back and he'd fiercely defend Violet in a heartbeat. Yes, from Violet's viewpoint I imagine that this could be annoying at times (being protected is--in her case--not exactly productive) but it was just so sweet! I loved seeing Violet fight her feelings for him and well, Jay's reactions along the way. 
 Honestly, if you couldn't tell by now, I really loved Violet and Jay's budding relationship and I also loved the setting! A small town nestled near both the woods and a lake? Love it. I will, however, say that I felt that although the murders were obviously very important, Violet pulled the story along (her high school life). It's not precisely a constant stream of action, but things move along nicely and now I'm really looking forward to reading Desires of the Dead. With all of that said, I'd recommend The Body Finder to you if you like stories with a paranormal element that does not include vampires, werewolves, etc.