Reader's Choice Book Club--Frisco Public Library discussion
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1. Steve's lifestyle is quiet, routine, and contained; Rosie's is wild and unpredictable; and Amy's falls somewhere in between. Which approach to the world most appeals to you? Which seems best suited in the face of danger?
2. Several characters—Andrew, Bonnie, Max, Rosie herself—have pursued or found fame, wielding influence on the big screen, social media, or in the literary world. How do their elevated profiles endanger or protect these characters? If you were to be famous for something, what would it be?
3. How do you see the theme of loyalty, both expected (between Steve and Amy) and unexpected (between Rosie and Carlos, the border patrol agent), playing out in the book?
4. On the lam, Amy takes a moment to observe Steve, and she notices that "there is something in his eyes she hasn't seen for a long time... . He and Rosie are singing along. Rosie is up and dancing, and Amy gets the feeling that Steve would get up and join her if the seat belt lights weren't still on." Do you have friends who inspire similar contentment and joy in you, who enable you to feel wholly yourself? When do you feel most joyful?
5. If you were to play a round of pub trivia at the Brass Monkey, what category would you hope for?
6. In an uncharacteristic moment of thoughtfulness, Rosie reflects that "it's funny, across a lifetime, the people you pick up. It's often the most unexpected ones who stick around. There are friendships forged in fire, which end up disappearing like smoke, and other casual, nodding friendships, which will stay with you for the rest of your life." Of the friendships in We Solve Murders, which do you expect are for the long haul? Might any of the friendships "forged in fire" turn out to have staying power?
7. If you could befriend one character from We Solve Murders, who would it be and why?
8. We solve Murders takes readers on a global journey from England to South Carolina, St. Lucia, Ireland, and Dubai. How did these varied settings affect your experience of the story, and which location created the most vivid mental picture for you?
9. Osman blends humor with crime in this thriller. How effective did you find this balance? If you’ve read Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club series, how does the humor in We Solve Murders compare?
10. The novel introduces Amy Wheeler (a bodyguard), Steve Wheeler (a retired police officer), and Rosie D’Antonio (a bestselling author) as an unlikely investigative team. Which character surprised you most as the story progressed, and why?
11.Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.
12.. Steve Wheeler initially avoids stepping outside his comfort zone, sticking to his regular routine and rituals like his weekly pub quiz. When have you found yourself resistant to change, and what ultimately made you embrace new experiences?
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A brand new series. An iconic new detective duo. And a puzzling new murder to solve...
Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s business now.
Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job...
Then a dead body, a bag of money, and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a lethal enemy?