Literary Devices/ Writing Process
What literary device is used here? “Well, he’s just another Lost Boy,” (Boulley 73).
Allusion
How many years did the author spend researching for this novel?
10
What were the jobs of the two retired professionals the author worked with for research?
A retired Indigenous FBI agent and IRS agent.
Who is David?
He is Daunis's uncle who passed away, and he was a CI for the meth operation before his death.
What literary technique does the author use here, in ADDITION to analogy?
I visualize frost spreading inside my nasal cavity like feathery ice crystals on a window, overtaking the inferior turbinate, closest to the tip of my nose, travelling up the medium turbinate and finally, covering the superior turbinate. I’m grateful — the cold keeps the pins and needles at bay . . . I inhale deeply, numbing frost spreading to coat my lungs, and look down at Lily. (Boulley 98)
imagery
What warning did Ron give Jaime?
Ron told Jaime to work on the mission and not get too attach to Daunis.
What does the lilac symbolize in Daunis' thoughts?
It symbolizes strength, resilience, and renewal.
Who is Heather Nodin
She is a local teenager who went missing and Daunis discovered her body in the forest.