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Life After Theft

Written by Aprilynne Pike

Narrated by Jesse Bernstein

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings series, shines in this stand-alone novel that offers a humorous twist on ghosts and is perfect for fans of Ally Carter, Rachel Hawkins, and Kiersten White.

Kimberlee Schaffer may be drop-dead gorgeous...but she also dropped dead last year. Now she needs Jeff's help with her unfinished business, and she's not taking no for an answer. When she was alive, Kimberlee wasn't just a mean girl; she was also a complete kleptomaniac. So if Jeff wants to avoid being haunted until graduation, he'll have to help her return all of the stolen items. But Jeff soon discovers that it's much easier to steal something than it is to bring it back.

Paying for your mistakes takes on a whole new meaning in this hauntingly clever twist on The Scarlet Pimpernel.

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LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperAudio
Release dateApr 30, 2013
ISBN9780062285065
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Life After Theft
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Aprilynne Pike

Aprilynne Pike has been spinning stories since she was a child with a hyperactive imagination. She completed her BA in creative writing at the age of twenty at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. Aprilynne currently lives with her husband and children in Arizona.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This is the first book I've read by Pike, and if it's indicative of her writing, I'll definitely be back for more! Life After Theft is a hilarious, expectedly emotional read that grabbed me from the very first page. I appreciate that the book isn't part of a series, because it's just perfect the way it is and I would have been disappointed if the story was made any longer.I wasn't expecting Life After Theft to be narrated solely from Jeff's point of view. I think it's refreshing, and I really liked Jeff's voice. I think some authors, both female and male, struggle to write believable characters of the opposite sex, often blending them with some unrealistic ideals. But Jeff and I have more in common than I would have initially thought, and I love the way he is written.His confusion at seeing Kimberlee, the way he reluctantly agrees to help her, and the hilarity that ensues as he realises just how much of a kleptomaniac she was in life all sucked me into the story. But underneath the comedic aspect of the book is a deep and real look at teenaged life, and how no one's life is perfect, no matter how everything looks from the outside. The seriousness of Kimberlee's problems throughout her life is well-balanced with the quest to return all the things she stole. I think the plot is masterfully woven, with the various elements weaving together to create a fun and quirky story. Another awesome thing about this book: no love triangle! Jeff sees a gorgeous cheerleader in the hallway on his first day of school, and is immediately attracted to her. I think this is realistic, and have no problems with insta-lust in books, but what I really like is that their relationship developed sweetly, realistically. Yes, we were using the L-word by the end of the book, but I don't think it was un-called for. I hadn't expected Kimberlee to harbour such a fierce dislike of Jeff's choice in girlfriends, and the secrets that were slowly unveiled about the two of them were intriguing.The only negative thing I have to say about Life After Theft will probably make you laugh, but I found myself very quickly tiring of Jeff's hate for his school's uniform. I understand that US schools mostly don't have a uniform policy, and it was a massive shock for Jeff to attend a school with a uniform, but the situation really drew attention to the way teens judge one another on their fashion. It's not only Jeff's constant griping about the uniform, or Kimberlee's insistence on a whole new outfit for him the first time he meets his peers outside of a school setting, it was throw away comments like "you never realise now much you use clothes to describe people until you go to a uniformed school where everyone is a freaking clone" and "when you go to a school with uniforms, it's a little hard to tell who's preppy and who's goth". Jeff really, truly struggles to judge which students fit which stereotype in his high-school, and it's really weird for me, because here in Australia most of our schools have uniforms, and I've never had trouble describing someone, or judging whether they were 'goth' or not, etc. I think this is a cultural difference, and perhaps US readers will really get where Jeff is coming from, but I didn't like the superficiality of it all.I highly recommend Life After Theft highly to readers looking for a lighter read. It's very different from what I usually read, and I really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to reading more books by this brilliant author in the future (I have Earthbound, so yay!).You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    If you start reading this book and expect a doomed love story between a ghost and a human. Don't. There is a love story but it's between two humans. This book is more concentrated on sending a message and how our choices effect us, and people around us.
    This might be one of my favorite books because it was funny and serious in places where those emotions needed to be. Also the plot and characters were original and fresh making me want to read this as soon as possible.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Life After Theft is only 1.99 on Amazon & B&N as of today!

    My mind is officially blown. To set the record clean, I have never been a fan of books with ghosts in them. Only in books such as Harry Potter do I make an exception, and even then Nearly Headless Nick doesn't exactly play an essential part in the story, unlike the ghost, Kimberlee, in Life After Theft. So, needless to say, my expectation weren't incredibly high. And yet, I loved this book entirely too much. I even loved the ghost aspect.

    The first thing that I immediately noticed, was that this book was narrated by Jeff. This is refreshing as boys are rarely the main characters in the YA genre. Also, Pike writes in a boy's first person voice expertly. I applaud her for making Jeff so vivid, with a clear personality. He was so sweet and awesome! He is also funny and snarky, which is plus. The second thing I found refreshing was that Kimberlee, a kleptomaniac ghost. She wasn't a creepy "haunter" or a love interest, which I find is most often the case. No, she was a vibrant character. I also loved the way Pike handled Kimberlee's kleptomania.

    Other characters I enjoyed were Sera, Jeff's love interest. She was different. I'm not totally sure what I thought of her, but she had been through a lot. However, I was definitely rooting for her and Jeff to end up together. The plot, of course, was something I find genius. Who's the bad guy? Kimberlee for stealing? Jeff for returning the things, yet damaging property while doing it? The principal for trying to catch Jeff? Also, I loved how the plot(s) resolved. Especially the one with Kimberlee and the stealing, and Sera and "the secret".

    I found that Life After Theft was also a very addicting read. Every chance I got, I picked up my e-reader to to continue Jeff and Kimberlee's story. By the way, I loved how the author spelled Kimberlee's name. Sorry, that is off topic. Anyway, I found the pacing and length perfect. Another thing I always try to mention in reviews is the setting. I found the ridiculously posh high school a perfect setting for the characters.

    Overall, Life After Theft threw me onto a much needed rollercoaster. One with different twists and refreshing spirals. (I remembered something! Just the other day I noticed the roller coaster metaphors are common in reviews, blurbs, taglines etc. I should come up with a more original one for future reviews.) This original stand-alone is definitely reccomended. Also, stand-alones are rare, so I was delighted to find this one.

    4.8/5 bookcases

    Little Note: This is different than Pike's other novels. Thankfully, I already had some heads up from various reviews. I think having this knowledge made the reading experience better. Go in with no expectations!
  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    I hate it when I really want to like a book, and I just can't. Life After Theft seems to be well-liked over on Goodreads. I just gave it kind of a "meh," originally, and I wasn't really sure why. Then I found myself talking books with my mom and heard myself saying, "Yeah, I just finished something this week. It was stupid. And I kept reading it, hoping maybe it'd get better after the first few pages, but nope! It just kept being stupid."

    No, but seriously, I didn't hate this book. It wasn't terrible. It was just...blah. The plot seems like it has potential, but doesn't go much of anywhere. No one really develops. Jeff does exactly what he sets out to do from the beginning, with no real conflict. Sera is interesting-ish, but the rest of characters are stock and blah, and most of their dialogue is fairly grating. But I kept reading. I guess it had a mildly entertaining quality.

    The thing that totally bewilders me is that Pike seems to be so passionate about this novel. The acknowledgements were filled with gratitude for people who stuck by her when she had to fight so hard for this book. I read that and could only think that if that much passion had been expressed through her characters, I'd have been way more engaged. I am curious to find out what Pike's other novels are all about, so there's that. 2 stars.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    So, the whole only one person can see the ghost book has been done, but I enjoyed the plot then and I enjoyed it this go round as well. This one does have the unique twist that the ghost is a rich girl. Who stole. A lot. And Jeff, our main character, the only one around who can see her, is guilted into helping her and makes a new, if at times annoying, but funny ghostly friend, Kimberlee. I will be honest, I almost didn't read this one because I thought it would be soo much drama and I guess when I first got it, I just dismissed without fully reading the synopsis, but once I got a chapter in, I was hooked. I liked being in Jeff's head. There just aren't as many male POV although they are becoming more popular as a dual narrative, but here it is all boy, all the time. I liked the way that he interacted with her, and that he was skeptical. At first he thought it was all some big joke. But I really appreciated his line of thought, and while he had his flaws, that he was just a good person, and had a desire to do the right thing. I felt for Kimberlee and despised her, sometimes all at once. I understand that it was a compulsion, her stealing, and that she desperately wants to cross over. But just some of her attitudes turn me off. I know that she is covering up pain, but still. But she made such amazing character development and growth, and that left me smiling when the book was over. The inherent goodness of Jeff really changed her and how she looked at (after)life. And I like that it wasn't a romantic thing with them. Khail and Sera are great secondary characters. I really enjoyed the in some instances unexpected roles they play in the book. I liked how everything tied up and the ending was *just* open enough to picture them going on with their lives in a good way. Bottom Line: Funny, cute and surprising character development.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Due to copy and paste, formatting has been lost.ACTUALLY 3.5 STARSLife After Theft was something new for me. I've never read The Scarlet Pimpernel, nor have I ever read anything by Aprilynne Pike. But so far, I can say that she's impressed me as an author. I really liked this one, even if there were a few moments that I was like "haha that would never happen."Jeff seemed to be a really laid back kind of guy. He had his jerky moments, but most of the time I think that he was just being forced into doing whatever Kimberlee wanted, because he's just a nice guy. On that note, I wasn't expecting a guy narrator-- the cover confused me! But even though it was a guy narrator, I liked him. Guy narrators are so much fun, don't you think? Especially Jeff.But let's move onto Kimberlee. I'm not sure, but Kimberlee might just be crazy. I know for sure that she really wasn't all that nice, and that she stole a lot, but we really don't get anything more on her. I would've liked to have seen a chapter through her point of view or something-- it would have helped with her development, I think. And then I would have been able to die happy. She made a really good impression on me with her "confession".But let's move onto the story-- I thought that the storyline was really good! I liked that Jeff was helping Kimberlee return the stuff, and how funny it was that he has an entire inner monologue over it. That was great! My only problem was that Jeff got caught multiple times, and nothing ever comes of it? Something always happens that gets him off. I mean, all power to him, but that was kind of....it would never happen, you know?The ending was amazing, though. I thought that everything was wrapped up well, and that it left it open enough that it'll be easy to continue. All in all, Life After Theft was a good read.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Life After Theft makes for a cute read about life, love and friendship. I really liked Pike's Wings series, so I figured why not try this one. The cover appeals to my photographic love of reflections which brought my attention to this book other than being a fan of the authors' previous work. The idea of this book finally sealed the deal. How does a kleptomaniac-ghost find redemption? She gets an unsuspecting boy to do all the work.


    Jeff is the new kid at school and his hopes of making a good first impression diminish when he finds himself talking to a girl that seemingly no one else can see. Kimberlee feels like Jeff is her last hope to complete her unfinished business before she's able to move on to the next phase, whatever that may be. Jeff doesn't have much information on that prospect of the afterlife because he doesn't believe in it, he is agnostic. He does hope to get rid of Kimberlee as soon as possible, so that he can pursue hot cheerleader Sera without the constant nagging from his ghostly friend. As Jeff begins this task, he learns that Kimberlee is not exactly as nice or truthful as she claims to be and trouble follows not close behind.


    The writing is good and the story moves along well. I liked the concept of this book and the ending is left open for interpretation. Though, Jeff is faced with a ghost something that proves the possibility of an after his beliefs don't really change but the people around him do seem to grow. The characters are the best part of this book because they are funny, witty and they are emotionally complex. The interactions between Kimberlee and Jeff made for most of the comedy, that girl worked that poor boy's nerves. Overall, a good read.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Life after Theft follows the story of a new student Jeff who is the only individual who can see Kimberlee, a previous student that had passed away some time before and now haunts the halls of his new school. Together they put together the pieces of why she is stuck there, and what they can do to help her cross over to the other side, that is, if she is ready to.Perhaps I may be a tad bit critical here, but I have to state that while reading, I couldn’t really distinguish the main narrator as being a significantly different or unique person. He seemed to blend into a shade of grey that was flat and hard to sympathize with. It was refreshing to see a male character lean more toward the sensitive side than the typical “I’m a tough guy with a secret heart of gold” thing, however there was something that was still lacking that kept it from truly embodying a solid main character.This plot has existed many times over and in many incarnations. There wasn’t anything too fresh here to help it stick out above the others, but it was still an entertaining read to pass the time with. It was fairly breezy being in that it is a light read that doesn’t require much to follow what is going on throughout the book and has a satisfying ending, depending on the reader.All in all I’ll say that Life After Theft was exactly what it’s supposed to be: enjoyable. The ground is still intact, and far from being broken here, but if you’re looking for a cute, light, breezy read, I suggest you read the first few sample pages on official sites to see if it is something you would be into reading. With a few noticeable blemishes here and there Life After Theft doesn’t quite stand out above the others already in the world, but perhaps, offers a new setting and characters to indulge for the mean time.*I received an advanced copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review *
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Random Thoughts Jeff is a truly likeable character and I adored his sense of humour and inner monologue Realistic and tasteful sexuality Adored Jeff's parents - especially his mom, quite frankly at times I hoped that I would be as good of a mom as his was Narrator did an ok women's voice - not great, but ok. Found him easy to listen to though I am a sucker for ghost stories and this one was unique Great twists and turns Liked the development of Kimberlee's character Great uses of humour Liked the discussions about faith and god - interesting and not preachy Made me giggle Sweet little story - would have loved it when I was the intended audiences age Liked how author dealt with underage drinking, drugs, homosexuality and safe sex -- done in a non preachy way Was a little frustrated with Jeff's feelings about Sera's past - though in authors defense the character gets the fact that it isn't fair what he was thinking Great opening chapter, totally hooks you in Will appeal to male readers - you know how I feel about the lack of male YA readers Love the scenes between Jeff and the cop who helps him out at the mall (sorry guys cannot remember his name and had to return audio book to library, but he was a great character) Unfortunately the cover will put off male readers as it looks a mite girly (Hey I live with DH and two boys, I kinda get them now)Favorite Quotes (Wish I had bookmarked some more parts- but it was cold this week while I was listening and too much work to take off the gloves and use the keypad on my phone - yes I am a wimp but I am old & it was minus 25) “Talk about doomed love. He's gay, she's dead, stay tuned.”"You'd think that if my head was going to make someone up it would give me someone nice. I was feeling officially betrayed. "3.75 Dewey'sI borrowed this from the Calgary Public Library
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales.Quick & Dirty: A fun, witty YA contemporary read with a paranormal twist and a good message.Opening Sentence: I HATE THIS SCHOOL.The Review: Jeff has just recently moved to Santa Monica and has to start a new school. His family moved to Hollywood so his mom could pursue her dreams of being an actress. He is going to a private school full of rich kids, and horrible uniforms. On his first day things start to look up when he sees a very hot girl laying on the floor blowing a bubble. Then he finds out that the girl is dead and only he can see her, so much for things looking up.Kimberlee drowned in an accident about a year and a half ago and she has been stuck as a ghost ever since. No one has ever been able to see or hear her until Jeff. Kimberlee had a pretty big stealing problem while she was alive, and if she ever wants to move on she needs Jeff to help her return everything she took. Jeff, being the nice guy he is, agrees to help her, but when he sees how much stuff she took the task becomes pretty daunting. Then Jeff starts to fall for a girl at his new school, but it turns out her and Kimberlee didn’t get along very well while she was alive. Death hasn’t changed their disdain for each other and Jeff is wondering if he made the right decision to help Kimberlee.The book is all told from Jeff’s point of view, and I have to say that it was refreshing to read from a male POV. Jeff is funny and a little nerdy, but he is a really good person. He is pretty laid back and likes who he is. He really wants to help Kimberlee, but he also likes that he is helping all the people she stole from as well. Jeff tries to always see the best in people even when there aren’t a whole lot of good things to see. I really loved Jeff, he has a great personality and it was fun to get inside his head.Kimberlee was your typical beautiful rich girl. She was mean and unhappy for most of her human life, and she hasn’t really changed much since becoming a ghost. She had a serious problem when it came to stealing, she tried to stop but it would make her physically ill when she did. That resulted in a cave full of things that belonged to other people, and she had no way to give it back until she meets Jeff. Kimberlee hates being a ghost, so she swallows her pride and asks Jeff for his help. Kimberlee is snarky and annoying at times, but she has a few redeeming moments throughout the book. She was a good contradiction to Jeff’s good boy persona, and I enjoyed learning her story.This was a really fun read for me. There is witty banter, laugh out loud moments, memorable characters, and a good story. The plot was a little predictable, but there were a few fun surprises. This was a fast read and I enjoyed it the whole way through. The highlight of the book was the message Pike was trying to communicate to the readers. Everyone has made mistakes, but we always have a choice to become what type of person we want to be. I have been a fan of Pike’s work for a while now; her writing style is very entertaining and fun. I would highly recommend this to anyone that likes a good laugh, but also appreciates an underlining good message.Notable Scene:She tilted her head to the back of the cave. I turned and blinked, letting my eyes adjust to the darkness. When they finally did, my jaw dropped.There must have been a hundred boxes stacked in the back of the cave, which was way deeper than I’d expected. “A few things? A few things! Are you insane?” My voice echoed through the cave, repeating my words back to me.“Jeff. . .” Her voice was uncharacteristically quiet.“This is ridiculous. You lied to me.”“I did not.”“No one in their right mind would ever classify this as ‘a few things. You lied to get me up here and hoped you could just flutter your eyes and it would be all better. Well, it’s not.” I backed away from the massive pile of boxes. “I’m not doing this.”“Jeff. . .”“I should call the cops,” I said as I backed away. No way could I return all this stuff on my own, not in any reasonable amount of time. “I’ll bet they could—”“No!” Kimberlee shouted, running after me. “They’d just confiscate it all. Then I’d be stuck here forever! Jeff, please.”“No. I’m leaving,” I said, as much to myself as to Kimberlee, “and I am not coming back.”FTC Advisory: Harper Collins provided me with a copy of Life After Theft. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Life After Theft is one of those books that you pick up and instantly love. It’s hysterical and romantic, but at the same time it’s tragic. It has all of the elements of a good romance, a good contemporary, and a good paranormal wrapped up in one. Everything from the characters to the plot and the bone-chilling ending is flawlessly executed, and while this is very different from Aprilynne Pike’s prior series, fans will eat it up!From the very first chapter you are instantly drawn to Jeff—he’s likable and slightly out-of-place, which makes him more endearing. Thrust into an elite California private school after years in a western public school, Jeff has a bit to say about the uniforms and people he is now surrounded by—think Holden Caulfield from Catcher in the Rye before he got annoying and you wanted to reach through the book and end him (I know I’m not the only Holden Caulfield hater out there!). Kimberlee, our resident ghost girl, is equally likable at first glance and will have you smiling the whole time! Remember the Disney Movie “Suzie Q.”? Think Suzie, only bad girl instead of goody-good.The best part of the characters aside from their incredible humorous personalities, is their flaws. I felt so bad for Kimberlee reading the novel. She was so messed up and mean, but we saw the tragic part of her. The part that was lonely and had problems, and really just needed to be love. Jeff, on the other hand, for all his goodness and selflessness can be pretty mean. Sure, he had his reasons to be mad at Kimberlee at times, but man were his insults biting. He proverbially slapped Kimberlee a few times there! I love reading characters who are lovable, but realistic. No one is 100% good and no one is 100% bad. If an author can make me feel bad for the bad guy, then they’ve done a fantastic job at character development, as Aprilynne Pike clearly has with Life After Theft.Since we have the characters down and they’re awesome, the next thing Life After Theft needs is a great plot to do the characters justice, and we have that! Kimberlee is a klepto, and while I wasn’t sure about that particular plot point going into it, it worked out wonderfully! Kimberlee had so many problems, and that is abundantly obvious from the amount of things she stole. She needed help desperately, and I personally think it was a cry for help. As we see people’s reactions to getting their missing belongings back we learn more about Kimberlee, her mistakes, and how people felt about her. The plot keeps readers engaged, while allowing us to learn more about the characters.Life After Theft was utterly fantastic! The whole novel from start to finish was just incredibly well done. Seeing one of my favorite authors go from her debut series (more of a fantasy/paranormal) to something with a much more contemporary feel to it was great! Aprilynne Pike has more than proved that she is an incredibly talented author with an ability to tackle multiple types of stories. I am so looking forward to picking up whatever she chooses to write in the future!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is my second book by Aprilynne Pike, after reading her book EarthBound, I knew I had to read her other books! I was so happy I did! It definitely did not disappoint me, but it did surprise me. After reading summary of the book, I thought it will be some funny, light read, but it wasn't all that funny or exactly light. Jeff is the narrator of the story, and I love that the story was told from male perspective! Jeff comes to a new rich, private school. On his first day he walks in the hallway and sees a girl laying on the floor in the middle of the hallway, and of course he now thinks that the school doesn't seem that bad anymore (because of the hot girl laying in the middle of the hallway). But he than finds out that he is the only one who can see her, and at first he thinks he is going crazy, but than Kimberlee proves that she is a ghost, and not his imagination. She said she's stuck as a ghost and can't move on because of her unfinished business, and asks him to help her...or if he doesn't she will hunt him for life. You see, she is not really a nice ghost, she is an ex-popular, spoiled, mean girl. He agrees, but not only because of her threat, but also because he feels sorry for her. She said she just needs him to return some things she stole...what he didn't expect is a cave FULL of stolen stuff. He now sees that Kimberlee is a total kleptomaniac, but he still agrees to help her. So the story goes on, on his little adventure trying to get all of the stolen stuff back to people, almost everyone in his new school, and every store in the mall. While on his tasks, he meets a girl Sera, which Kimberlee is enemies with. Than he starts finding out secrets about Kimberlee's and Sera's past, and they are some dark little secrets. Kimberlee is not making his life easy for him, with trying to get him away from Sera and returning her stolen stuff faster. I really liked the book plot, I was glad it was not just light, romance story, but also a little dark. There were only some little parts that were a little bit unbelievable to me, but they were small, and it didn't ruin the story, and anyway its fiction:DI really liked Jeff's character. I felt like he was a developed character, and really believable. I really liked how he was trying to do the right things through out the book, even if it made his life not easy...at all. I also liked Kimbrelee. I know that she is a total bitch, and mean and you know everything else, but I actually liked her mean character. It made her relationship with Jeff a lot more interesting to follow. What character I didn't really like was Sera. Through out the whole book I thought she was a fake, like everything she did was an act...I don't if that's the expression the author wanted to leave. I did liked her brother though! He was cool, and I liked how protective he was. Oh! I almost forgot! I also liked Jeff's parents, I think a lot of teens would want their parents to be like his...actually I probably like them, because they remind me of my parents, because my parents are also chill like that:D Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast read to me, and Aprilynne Pike is definitely a great writer, now I have to check out her other books. If you are looking for a fast, easy, at times funny and a little dark read, you should definitely read "Life After Theft"!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I read this book, no joke in a matter of a few hours. Not only was it funny, but a delightful read that I want to read again.The characters of the book totally rocked. Sarcastic and witty, both characters fight each other like cats and dogs. There funny and unrelentless to each other. I like that their friendship grew little by little when the pieces of the truth begin to come out. They got a chance to really understand each other, from both point of views, settling in to a friendship neither one ever expect to have.The plot of the book moved well along with the reader. I like that everything is built up nicely, allowing the reader to really grasp the plot. Even though there are no point of view switches, Ms. Pike did a great job in crafting the plot so that the reader can see from every side.There is a love interest in the mix, aside from the friendship. It didn’t take away from the friendship, instead it adding to it, making it bloom faster. Jeff is a great kid who learns a lot about himself and others.Life After Theft is a great story for those who are searching for more. It’s not a typical ghost story, but falls deeper off the edge, taking you down unexpected roads. A successful story that has much personality Life After Theft rocked!