FICTION

Dead Investigation

by Charlie PRICE
336p. ebook available. Farrar. Oct. 2015. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780374302276.
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Gr 7 Up—In this sequel to Dead Connection (Roaring Brook, 2006), Murray, a clairvoyant who sees and talks to the dead, finds himself in the middle of yet another murder mystery. He's still not sure about his gift. He worries that society will think he is crazy and want to lock him up. Pearl and her father, Janochek, believe in Murray's gift and are willing to assist the teen. Detective Roman Gates knows he needs Murray, too, but will the teen seer help the detective solve a new string of murders? Readers are kept on the edge of their seats from the very first line to the last in this heart-pounding work; Price is masterful in the art of building and maintaining suspense. Though this novel easily stands alone, teens who enjoyed the first books will love discovering what Murray sees and hears this time around.
VERDICT A must-have for any YA mystery collection.
Reviewed by Paula Bonifer, Pendleton Public Library, Pendleton, OR
The dead still talk to Murray (Dead Connection), but he tries to keep it quiet. Who wants to be labeled as crazy? But Murray's friend Pearl won't let him ignore his "gift," so they begin the hunt for a callous killer. Price's characters, including adult Deputy Gates (who has a large role here), are rich and intriguing in this standalone sequel.
 , Oct 01, 2015

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