What was the author's purpose or purposes in writing this book? On the one hand, I think he wanted to show readers the ins and outs of an investigation especially one in a small town. On the other hand, I think the author wanted to stress the fact that police officers receive very little credit for ...
Is the story plot or character driven? This story is plot driven. It revolves around the life of a police officer in a small town. He has recently suffered an injury in the line of duty, but as he deals with this injury, secrets and situations come to light and more than one mystery needs to be solv...
Do any characters grow or change during the course of the novel? Detective Longo learns that he is only human and he does not have to push himself as much as he does. He also sharpens his skills as a police officer when trying to uncover the person who shot him. What motivates a given character’s ac...
When I read the synopsis, I was really looking forward to reading the book. Unfortunately, the story fell short for me. I liked the concept of the book. Matt Longo is a great character. He is shot and no one knows who did it. All he can remember are new white sneakers. While convalescing at h...
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