Is Aiden's conflict with Richie something you can relate to as a reader? Have you ever had a friend that seemingly needed you more than the other way around? How did you resolve this impasse with your friend?

The Falconers have been wrongfully convicted of aiding a terrorist group before the story begins, and then cleared of all wrongdoing shortly before events begin in earnest in the story. Do you find it believable that this series of events took place as described by the author? Do you believe a normal couple like the Falconers would really be involved with a known terrorist group such as the fictional HORUS as portrayed in this book?

Agent Harris has a guilty conscience about the fact he earlier set the Falconers up for a wrongful conviction. He struggles to regain their confidence and respect as a result. Have...