Describe Kevin's relationship with his mother. With his father. With his sister. Describe the relationship between Margery and Roger. What is good about each? Bad? What changes with each over the course of the case?

How does Spenser get involved in the case? What are his initial impressions? How do those develop over the course of the case?

How does Spenser meet Susan Silverman? How does their relationship evolve?

What are some of the facts Spenser learns about Kevin? How does he come to these conclusions? How does his opinion change over the course of the case? What happens to prompt these changes?

Describe the ransom request. What does Spenser find odd about it? What happens?

How does Spenser come to the conclusion that Kevin isn't being held against his will? How is that confirmed? What is the relationship between Kevin and Vic?

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