Whispers of the Dead

The FBI's Special Tracking Unit takes on the case of the Ice Box Killer, a murderer who delivers the feet of his victims to judges and lawyers in coolers. It's up to Jimmy Donovan, a seasoned FBI agent with a knack for profiling, and Magnus "Steps" Craig, a tracker with a special ability that allows him to see the movements of people in colors or "shine," to identify the victims and find the killer. This sequel to Kope's debut, Collecting the Dead, not only explores this sinister case but delves further into Steps's dilemma of living with a secret paranormal ability. He wants to let Diane (the unit's mother hen) and his girlfriend Heather in on his secret but is afraid of the consequences. Kope also richly fleshes out the growing bond between Steps and Jimmy. Their brotherhood is evident in their car radio sing-alongs and their conversations that mix humor, darkness, and random "plane talk" facts.