2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #2 discussion

Turns out that Rose’s son ran away from home, enlisting his friend Josh in the ruse. She murdered the psychics because none of them could tell her anything about Brad and she believed them to be scammers. Do you think that a little bit of this “crazy” contributed to Brad’s decision to run away at age fifteen? What effect will this have on Josh? What do you make of the irony of Jericho, the man who helped Penn identify Barry Sharpe, being Rose’s son?

I suspect that Rose was overprotective and crazy and Brad needed an escape. I'm sure Josh saw it too and understood Brad's decision even though he didn't want to be a part of it.

I wonder if Brad is on the street all the time. They said he is not the typical homeless person. I was thinking that he comes to town to check up on him mother and Josh. He must have a life somewhere else. I didn't suspect that Jericho was Rose's son at all. I love how he was the person who put Penn on Barry's trail.

Ooh, I never thought about Jericho being in disguise only when he came home. He may not even be homeless! I do believe he left home because Rose exhibited a bit of crazy. Him being Brad caught me by complete surprise. And, it was Penn who figured it out.

Poor Josh. These murders are going to haunt him.

I agree with you about Josh. He will blame himself forever.