Do you think Jeri’s sacrifice of her balance was necessary to capture the killer? Does a society need some “monsters” to pursue the true monsters among us?

Compare/contrast this book to one or more of John Grisham’s other books. Do they have themes in common?

What are some other popular courtroom dramas or legal thrillers, and how do they fit into the legal or courtroom drama genre? Possible examples might include the television series franchise, Law & Order, or Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.