Discuss Eve's family history. Is this what makes her an effective detective? Discuss the effects that childhood abuse can have on people later in life.

Discuss Eve's tactics during her investigations, such as using threats to intimidation to get the information she wants. Is this acceptable at any time? Discuss some instances in today's society where the police went beyond the norm to solve a case.

Discuss C.J's loathing for women in power. Why do you think he has become a cold-blooded killer? Discuss some famous serial killers and their motives.

Discuss love. Does Eve's lack of love as a child cause her to not be objective where Roarke is concerned? Discuss some good and bad examples of love and loyalty.

Discuss the way Eve and Roarke's memories haunt them and drive them, respectively. Discuss how a memory of something may have changed...