2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #2 discussion

We learn that two years ago, Sam’s father Skip was shot on the job and is now a quadriplegic. The case is unsolved and Sam has declared she’s committed to finding out who tried to kill him. Do you expect this to become a continuing story arc?

I'm pretty sure it will string out over a few books. I just hope it doesn't go on too long.

I doubt that the author would put this part in and not at least work in somewhere in the (near, I hope) future.

I know the answer since this is a reread but the fact that his shooter was never captured made me think that this was going to be a thing in this series.

I was actually thinking that Peter may have been behind this considering the fact that, like many abusers, he wanted to separate Sam from her family.

Ooh. Never even occurred to me. Good theory.

I only read this book in the series and have no real idea who shot Skip, but I really do like Peter for this.

Oh, Lauren, I have experienced a former daughter-in-law's moves to try to keep our son away from us, but I did not even think about your theory here. I do not remember any of the next books, although I think I read at least one or two more before I gave up.

I don’t remember everything, either. I binged through the series the first time so it’s been a long time.

Anita wrote: "I only read this book in the series and have no real idea who shot Skip, but I really do like Peter for this."

I read the next book as well but I can't remember if Skip's shooter is revealed. I stopped after #2, so this is something that I'm eager to learn more about.

Charlene wrote: "Oh, Lauren, I have experienced a former daughter-in-law's moves to try to keep our son away from us, but I did not even think about your theory here. ."

Isolation from family and friends is one of the most insidious things that abusers do. It's heartbreaking. I hope you son is OK.

I read the first six or seven books in the series. I don't remember Skip's shooting being solved in those books, but my memory is spotty.

I like Lauren's idea about it possibly being Peter.

I read the first three books but I don't remember a thing about Skip's shooting. I'm sure it will be a multi-book arc.

It wouldn't surprise me if Peter shot Skip. In his mind, Sam loves Skip more than Peters. He isn't smart enough to realize a father's love and a husband's love are totally different.

Sharon wrote: "He isn't smart enough to realize a father's love and a husband's love are totally different.."

An abuser doesn't think in that way. Peter wanted Sam all to himself and I can definitely see him viewing Skip (and the rest of her family) as a threat to him.

Peter tried to isolate her and Skip would definitely have been a threat.