Discuss grief. How has John dealt with his grief? What step in the grief process is John experiencing? Are there positive and negative ways to deal with grief? Is grief necessary?

Discuss fear. How has fear affected Joe? Has it been a hindrance? Has it been beneficial?

Love is an underlying theme in this book. How is it portrayed? Can it truly conquer all as the saying goes? Are there negative side effects to love? What are some of the things Joe does in the name of love?

Discuss family. What makes a family? Is there purely a biological bond that ties families together? Can unrelated individuals form a family? Is it a concept? How does Joe feel about family?

Rose tells Joe that Project 99 is interested in paranormal activities as they pertain to humans. Name and describe some of the activities.

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