Questions for Discussion
- Connor Randall is a different kind of inspirational hero. Was it easy for you to accept him or did you have doubts about him?
- Josie was a rookie who already felt guilty about a botched assignment. Do you think it was fair that she was saddled with a recovering con artist?
- Connor held his secrets close to his heart, but he wanted to be a better person for his sister’s sake. Did you believe he was sincere?
- Josie had some issues with her past and a father who lied and cheated. Do you believe this is why she pushed Connor away?
- What did you see as the overall theme of this story? The word redemption kept popping into my mind, but I think it went deeper than that. Forgiveness of one’s self has to come with redemption, don’t you think?
- Why do you think Connor almost felt sorry for Louis Armond? Do you believe they were real friends or just playing a game?
- Why couldn’t Connor get the goods on Armond?
- Josie thought he was protecting the aging gangster. Did you believe that at first?
- Josie loves her job but she values honesty above all else. Was she being too rigid in dealing with that?
- Louis Armond had a mansion, but spiritually, he had nothing. Have you ever known someone who thought they had it all only to realize they needed God in their lives?
- Why did Connor and Josie feel so safe at Mama Joe’s? Have you ever found an unusual quiet shelter from life’s woes?
- In the end, Armond tried to make up for his mistakes. Do you think he got what he deserved?
- In the end, Connor paid dearly for the life he’d chosen. Do you think he’ll be able to overcome the secrets revealed at the end?
- Josie could have turned on Connor but she chose to believe in him. Why did she think he’d do the right thing?
- Being a law-enforcement person can bring burnout and a jaded sense of justice. Have you ever had to deal with someone who’s given up on life?
- Do you think Deidre should have her own book? What would you like to see happen with her?