1. How does Stephanie, along with the reader, finally learn about Shempsky's involvement in the situation Stpehanie (and Morelli) has been investigating?

2. What other company seems to have "lost" the names of paying customers and what might this mean?

3. What is ironic about how Stephanie is saved from Shempsky killing her?

4. Do you think Ranger is interested in marriage with Stephanie?

5. Why does Stephanie think she and Morelli are working on the same case?

6. What does Stephanie suspect about Shempsky and why is it suspicious that he's not at work? What might this foreshadow?

7. Describe the situation of Shempsky being caught.

8. Who else takes Stephanie unawares after she escapes from Rameriz? Is this new situation any more dangerous?

9. What does Stephanie witness at Morelli's house; how does she react and how does she compensate for her feelings?

10. What do Stephanie and Mary Lou do and does this seem like a normal, adult activity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Do you think being a bounty hunter is an appropriate occupation for a woman? Discuss fully.

2. Do you think Stephanie Plum could be considered a successful bounty hunter?

3. Compare/contrast the way Morelli views Stephanie's occupation versus the way Ranger views it.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following:

1. How does the plot structure contribute to the success of the story? (Or Not)

2. Discuss the five times Evanovich uses foreshadowing and how it is fulfilled later in the story.

3. Discuss the use of slang/dialect and lingo in the story and how it does (or does not) make a more interesting read.

Essay Topic 3

In chapter 13, when Stephanies talks to Mabel's, she learns nothing new except that Mabel has gone on a spending spree and appears to be optimistic that Fred will never return. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think Mabel is in denial and is merely taking advantage of the situation until Fred's return? Why or why not.

2. What are some aspects of Fred's character that makes it believable that Mabel would be celebrating his demise?

3. How do you think Mabel would respond to Fred's returning to her alive and well?

4. Should Mabel welcome Fred back if she learns of his infidelity?

(see the answer keys)

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