- Did any aspects of the plot date the story? If so, which?
- Would the story be different if it were set in the present day? If so, how?
- Did the social context of the time play a role in the narrative? If so, how?
- If you were one of the main characters, would you have acted differently at any point in the story?
- Did you identify with any of the characters? If so, which?
- What skills or qualities make McKee such an effective sleuth?
- Did this book remind you of any present day authors? If so, which?
- How has police work changed since this novel was written?