M E Roche
THE NURSE - DETECTIVE MYSTERIES
Book Club Questions for Fire for Hire
1. How did the author introduce the main mystery or crime in the book. Did it grab your attention and make you curious from the beginning?
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2. Did the author accurately portray the setting of this book? Did you learn anything new or interesting about Boston?
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3. How did the author blend historical facts and fiction in this book. Did you find some parallels between the past and present?
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4. What did you think about Nora and Tom working for the FBI in Boston? Was it believable?
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5. Who was your favorite character? Why?
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6. Which character did you find to be the most complex or intriguing? Why?
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7. Did you have any favorite scenes from the book? What made them stand out?
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8. How did the author create suspense and intrigue throughout the book? What techniques were used to keep you engaged and guessing?
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9. Did you find that the clues or evidence presented in the book made sense and fit together? If not, what didn’t ring true?
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10. Would you recommend this book to someone? Why or why not?
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11. If you could ask the author one question about the book, what would it be?
LOBSTER ROLL
It is certainly easiest to buy lobster meat, fresh or frozen these days, but you may choose to cook your own. And don’t worry it’s not difficult. Despite what someone once told me, they don’t scream when you set them into the boiling water. Once my family moved to the east coast we often had lobster races in the back yard, when we were cooking multiple smaller lobsters. But one Christmas Eve, I remember cooking a single 13-pounder for lobster Newburg. I’ve always hated picking lobster or crab and I figured it was easiest if I just had one big one to manage. It was delicious!
When ordering a lobster roll, you should know one thing: there is a difference between a MAINE lobster roll and a CONNECTICUT lobster roll. The MAINE lobster roll is generally made with mayonnaise and may include celery and green onions, while the CONNECTICUT lobster roll is generally just dripping with melted butter. Either way, it’s delicious.
For those on the west coast, Dungeness crab also makes wonderful rolls. My favorite out there, however, is a grilled cheese with crab!