The Fourth Deadly Sin may not lend itself well to group discussion. Calazo's behavior might spark some debate, but the novel is fairly straightforward, with little to discover beneath its surface.

1. Why does Sanders describe Delaney eating sandwiches as often as he does?

2. What part of the mystery took you the longest to solve? Why was it harder to figure out than the other parts?

3. Does Delaney take too long to figure out what is going on? Why would he be so slow?

4. Why does Sanders depict weaknesses in his police officers?

5. Are suicidal people really less likely to commit murder than other people?

6. Are you convinced that the detectives found the guilty party? Why would they not be able to get a conviction in court?

7. Is Calazo a heroic figure?

8. Is Suarez a good choice for Chief of Detectives?

9. The police officers eat very well...