Reading Group Discussion Guide

1. Do you have an abandoned building or house near you, and if so, what stories have you imagined taking place inside its walls?
2. The story of Predicament Avenue was inspired by an actual newspaper article the author found that was written at the turn of the last century. It included the story of an old house with a very bloody crime scene, the discovery of such, and the question of who had been murdered there. What old newspaper articles have you uncovered that have piqued your curiosity further?
3. Both Effie and Norah are facing grief. While different, they also parallel each other as they must find hope within their sorrow. How has hope affected your own personal journey with grief, and how has it changed your perspective on the loss of a loved one?
4. If you were faced with protecting your family by inserting yourself into an active crime investigation or had the option to leave it to authorities with offered police protection, which would you choose and why?
5. This novel touches on the wildly popular true-crime documentaries, podcasts, books, and the like. What are your thoughts on the matter? Do you believe true crime has been sensationalized, or do you think these types of outlets can assist with cold case investigations?
6. If you were going to cast the characters of this story for a movie, who would you cast to play the various roles?