Discuss Uncle Fred. Who is Fred? How is he related to Stephanie? List some of Fred's character traits. Is Fred a kind person? How do people in Fred's life feel about him? How do they feel about his disappearance? Why does Fred's wife buy a car after his disappearance? What does this purchase say about their relationship?

Discuss Stephanie Plum. Who is Stephanie? What does she do for a living? Why is Stephanie looking for her Uncle Fred? What does Stephanie believe happened to him? What do the police believe happened to him? Who is right?

Discuss Ranger and Joe Morelli. Who is Ranger? What does he do for a living? Who is Morelli? What does he do for a living? How are these men similar? How are they different? How does Stephanie feel about these men? What is different about her feelings for...