Suspects
This man remains Rory’s biggest personal suspect in Anne’s murder.
Cal Richards
Who is officially investigating Anne’s murder?
Detective DeAndre Purvis
What instrument does Rory bring to Anne’s funeral?
A guitar
What type of vehicle does Cal arrive in?
A large semi-tractor.
I am one of Rory’s former girlfriends, and I attend Anne’s memorial. Who am I?
Patty
This man is Wyatt Guthrie’s brother.
Corgan Guthrie
Why can’t Purvis tell Rory everything about the case?
It is an active investigation.
What has Rory promised to do at Anne’s funeral?
Sing for her.
How does Cal appear when he arrives?
Intoxicated, disheveled, and angry.
I am the detective investigating Anne’s murder, and Rory is becoming frustrated with me. Who am I?
DeAndre Purvis
Corgan had recently been released from this place.
Prison
What was Cal supposedly doing when Anne was murdered?
He was away on a freight run.
Which two women give Rory reassuring looks before he performs?
Sara Beth and Patty
What does Rory tell Cal when he approaches?
That he isn’t welcome.
My alibi is supported by restaurant employees, but Rory still doesn’t trust me. Who am I?
Cal
Why might Corgan want revenge against Rory?
Rory shot his brother, Wyatt Guthrie.
Who can support Cal’s alibi?
Restaurant staff.
Who are some of the people chosen to serve as Anne’s pallbearers?
Her former students.
What does Cal say about his relationship with Anne that makes Rory angry?
He claims Anne’s feelings for him were deeper than Rory wants to admit.
I was recently released from prison, and my brother was shot by Rory. Who am I?
Corgan Guthrie
What do both Cal and Corgan have that makes it harder to connect either man to Anne’s murder?
An alibi
What type of bullets were recovered in connection with Anne’s murder?
.45-caliber bullets.
Why does Rory have difficulty with the religious portion of Anne’s funeral?
His experiences as a Texas Ranger have damaged his faith.
What are Rory and Cal about to do at the end of Chapter 16?
Fight.
I was recovered as evidence in Anne’s murder, but I’m common enough in Texas that I don’t identify the killer. What am I?
.45-caliber bullets