Past & Backstory
Enzo previously worked for this mobster in Italy. What was their connection?
Dario Fontana
Brother-In-Law
Millie discovers this hidden feature in her new house.
A small hidden room.
What is the street name where the Accardis move?
Locust Street
Who does Enzo initially admit killed Jonathan?
Himself
Millie and Enzo’s two kids are named ______ and _______.
Ada and Nico
What is Millie’s profession?
Social Worker
What does Enzo use $1,000 from their joint account to buy?
A gun
How does Suzette interact with Enzo?
Flirts with him, asks him to help with her backyard and house projects, offers to help with his business
What item leads the police to suspect Enzo?
Pocket Knife
What is the neighborhood layout where Millie and Enzo move?
A cul-de-sac.
Which character from Book #1 returns as a public defender?
Cecelia (Cece) Winchester
How did Martha try to use the house the Accardis bought to her advantage?
She created problems like mold and a leaky roof so the house could be bought cheaply, allowing her to escape her abusive husband.
What does Millie notice about Spencer that is unusual?
He has a leash attached to his backpack
The epilogue reveals that the person who actually slit Jonathan's throat was _________.
Martha
Which neighbor is nosy and unpleasant?
Janice
Why did Enzo leave Italy?
He killed Dario, who was abusing his sister Antonia
Who helps Millie solve the murder case?
Benito Ramirez
Who calls the police when Jonathan is attacked?
Janice
Why did Ada confront Jonathan Lowell?
She found out he had been forcing Nico to “play” in a hidden room / was watching him and tried to protect him.
Millie finds an unusual noise in the house that hints at a secret. What is it?
Scratching noises coming from the walls
What past experience makes Millie especially cautious about hidden rooms or secret spaces in her new house?
She had been locked in a hidden room during the events of the first book.
What reason does Enzo give Millie for not telling her about the $1,000 and Martha’s situation?
He didn’t want to stress her out because her blood pressure and stress levels were high.
What is discovered in the hidden room at the Lowell house?
Expensive toys and a cot with stained sheets
How does Suzette finally respond when confronted by Millie and Benito about the hidden room and the missing boy?
She confesses to killing her husband and admits involvement in the hidden room to avoid legal consequences
What pet does Nico have and what does he name it?
A preying mantis named Little Kiwi