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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Which character did you like most? The least? Why?

What personality traits did you find most appealing in the character you liked most? Which trait(s) did you like least?

Did you guess the killer? When?

Ray Wyatt was a retired cop. Did you find it believable that he abandoned his principles for money? Or was the inclination for evil always there?

Cops see the dark side of humanity every day. Some "go bad." Why? Do you think that is rare or not so rare?

Secondary characters can add richness to a story. Which character(s) did you like?

Camille's father was a controlling parent. What traits in her behavior might be traced to her controlling father?

Jack's father was an alcoholic. Did he display characteristics of the classic "adult child of an alcoholic?"

Did you find it believable that Jack could overcome his many character flaws?

Camille worked diligently to free Chester. Statistics show that there are people on death row who might be innocent of the crimes for which they are incarcerated. Do you think the death penalty is right?

Camille divorced Jack when he caused serious injury to a boy while driving drunk. Was her decision legitimate? Was it moral?

What about her marriage vows? What about sticking through sickness and health, through good times and bad?

When a marriage is in crisis, what are some of the ways to resolve issues rather than to resort to divorce?

Jack caused great pain and suffering to others. How do you feel about those individuals when they have attempted to make amends?

Do you think Jack did all within his power in hoping for and praying for Camille's conversion to faith? Name things he might have done, but didn't.

Once Camille and Jack are reunited, what do you feel their future holds? Will Camille have difficulty assuming the role of a minister's wife?