Kill For Me Kill For You by Steve Cavanagh

 Strangers on the Train gone wrong, in my opinion.  However, a very clever twist.  The back and forth was misleading but I also think that was on purpose.  I enjoyed that twist toward the end.  The characters were believable, and I found no issues connecting with them.  One of my favorites was Scott, who was willing to do anything for his wife.  Another was the detective, Farrow, who had a passion for solving cases but didn't lose his compassion for others.  

One character I am on the fence about is Billy, though.  Wonder what you think about him.

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Discussion Questions

1. Of the three main characters (Amanda, Ruth, and Farrow), which story line were you most interested in?
2. The story opens with Amanda's failed attempt to murder her daughter's killer.  What was the most frustrating thing about this scene?
3. In Chapter 2 we are then abruptly introduced to Ruth's attack.  What did you think of the timing of each introduction (Amanda & Ruth)?  Did you think, at this time, they were connected?
4. Farrow, the detective in both cases, is our third introduction.  What is the importance of his connection to both Amanda and Ruth?
5. Amanda's story (her planned murder of Wallace Crone) is interrupted when she meets Wendy.  Amanda talks about having difficulty connecting with others since her daughter and husband's death.  Why do you think it was so easy for her to connect with Wendy?
6. Naomi tells Amanda she has killed Crone and Amanda is quick to believe it.  Would you have been?  Then she pressures her to quickly follow through with her end of their plan.  What was it and would you have done it?
7. Billy saves Amanda from being arrested and provides a story that is similar to hers.  Knowing what you know now about Billy's character, do you see where the holes are in his story?  Did you originally (or do you still) believe him?
8. What are your current thoughts on Ruth's character and her psychosis?  What do you think led her to this mental state?  How was she able to maintain this?  Do you think she will keep at it or stop?
9. What next for Amanda?  Farrow?
10. Do you think they will ever catch Mr. Blue Eyes?