Murder of a Snake in the Grass — A Reading Group Guide



Denise Swanson: Murder of a Creped Suzette — A Reading Group Guide

Warning! These questions contain MANY spoilers.

If you have not already read the book, do not read these questions.

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ISBN 978-0-451-23500-8

1. Since this book takes place during the fall, Skye’s job as a school psychologist plays a big part of it — how does Skye being a school psychologist influence her actions? Does this add to the story?

2. Murder of a Creped Suzette involves both past and present deaths. Do you think that the past always haunts a person?

3. The Scumble River mysteries are set in Central Illinois, yet readers from all over the map seem to see their own small town, or the small town where they grew up, when they read these books. What in Murder of a Creped Suzette's setting lends itself to be thought of as the quintessential small town? Do you think the controversy regarding the country theater plans would be similar in most small towns?

4. What do you think of the relationship between Trixie and Owen in this book?

5. In this book, Skye becomes a foster parent for an orphaned dog. Do you think this gives her a taste of what it will be like when she gets married and adds another person to her household?

6. What are the roles of Wally’s ex-wife and her boyfriend in this novel?

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