1. Monks makes a risky decision when treating Eden Hale. If you were a friend or relative of Eden's, would you blame Monks for her death?

2. Gwen Bricknell has obviously placed a great deal of importance on her physical appearance. How would her role in story change if she was unattractive?

3. Monks and Martine Rostanov seem to grow apart throughout the book. Is there something about Monks's personality that precludes close relationships?

4. What type of clues does Neil McMahon use to lead (or mislead) the reader towards the killer's identity?