Setting
The novel’s present-day opening happens on this date, right as a bonfire becomes a deadly centerpiece.
What is 5 November?
“People think kindness is weakness, but it’s just another strategy. Smile, compliment, pretend you care — and meanwhile make sure you’re always the one who comes out on top.”
Who was Liv?
Initially framed as the “meek” neighbor being belittled, she’s later revealed to be far more dangerous than she seems.
Who is Anna?
Drew and Anna were not actually husband and wife but were this instead.
What is brother and sister?
This is the type of business Liv begins.
What is a wellness studio?
Much of the story’s tension plays out among women who are described as three ____ living close together.
What are neighbors?
"I’ll tell you what you did. You killed me first."
Who was Drew?
Nicu’s ex-girlfriend whose death is initially framed as suicide—and whose “voice” haunts Anna later.
Who is Iowana?
This is how Liv thinks she is going to force Margot to give her money.
What is blackmail her because Liv has footage from the hit and run?
These are some of the ways Anna ruins Margot's life.
What is spread gossip in the newspaper, hack into Margot's email account and tell the band she is not interested, move items around in the house?
The story “rewinds” this many months before Bonfire Night.
What is 11 months?
This character says to Margot, "It might have been a while since you had your kids, but I bet we can still get your pre-baby body back in no time."
Who is Liv?
This older boyfriend escalates the supermarket break-in into murder and arson.
Who is Warren?
This is the way Anna sets up Brandon and Liv.
What is buries Drew under the concrete in their backyard?
These are two ways Liv earns money to start her business and renovate her house.
What is make pornographic movies and blackmail?
Anna considers dumping Drew’s body down the same place Drew used for the detective’s corpse: a ____.
What is a manhole?
"I’d rather be a shot of tequila than everyone’s cup of tea."
Who was Margot
These are the names of Nicu’s children who live with Margot as her stepchildren.
Who are Frankie and Tommy?
This is the person who was the "inside man" and helped to set up the robbery that ended with Drew and Anna's house in flames.
Who is Drew?
This is what happens when Anna kills someone.
What is that person becomes a passenger in Anna's mind?
Drew’s body ends up buried behind this person’s house, right where an extension is being built.
Who is Liv?
"They're Crocs, Frankie. I’m always willing to put myself in someone else’s shoes. But not if they’re wearing rubber crimes against couture."
Who is Margot?
The detective sergeant who dismissed Anna’s early report, later connects the dots, and is ultimately murdered by Drew.
Who is Detective Sergeant Roger Fenton?
This is final passenger with Anna.
Who is Margot?
This is the name of Margot's baby.
What is Ellie?