Introduction

Meet Detective Robin Noel, a talented, no-nonsense former cop who must endure the horror of investigating a dear friend's death. Robin is confident that she has solved the case, though a jury's verdict doesn't bring peace. In this psychologically, morally complex mystery, Robin is forced to examine her own abilities and explore the meaning of faith inside the courtroom. As she exposes the lurid secrets inside a small town, she manages to find clarity in her own life.

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Kathryn walked away from the spectacle that Friday afternoon and made little of it. She ended her week in the usual way, on the top step of her cement porch with a cup of green mint chocolate chip ice cream. A roach clip sat in the porcelain ashtray beside her. “Sugar Magnolia” echoed in her thoughts. A crescent moon lit a corner of the sky that evening, and she slept well. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

1) Can a police detective remain objective while investigating the death of a close friend?

2) Should a detective recuse herself from an investigation under such circumstances, or would she actually be more effective?

3) in a public school setting, does a kindergarten teacher's religion matter?

4) what is the meaning of faith inside a courtroom?

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