Discussion Questions for Why Casey Had to Die
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1. Critics say that Casey is a part cozy, part thriller, and part scavenger hunt novel. Do you agree or disagree? What parts qualify for each of those categories?
2. Bronson is not your typical hard-nose detective. How’s he different?
3. What kind of relationship exists between Carol and Bronson? Is she well-suited for Bronson? What are your thoughts about Carol?
4. Critics have labeled this novel as "very suspenseful, "keeps you at the edge-of-the-seat, and "drives the reader to the last page. What are some of the elements that kept you glued to the book?
5. What is the relationship between Hoover and Bronson? How realistic do you think it is?
6. The book contains several twists and turns and surprises. What are some of those?
7. Casey highlights some tourist attractions. What are some of these and how do they relate to the story?
8. How did the author incorporate geocaching into the story? Were you able to solve the geocache puzzles before Bronson did?
9. At what point did you figure out who the antagonist was? Who else did you suspect? Why?
10. Why Casey Had to Die is an Agatha Award Finalist for Best Novel. Do you think it deserves this award? Why or why not?
