The Trespasser

Is Detective Breslin a villain? If so, why? If not, why not? 

What is McCann’s real motive for killing Aislinn? How does this tie into the larger themes of the novel? 

Several characters in the novel work deliberately to project a specific image of themselves. Give some examples of image manipulation and why it’s used. 

Explore the theme of abandonment as it relates to Conway and Aislinn. 

Conway’s perception of the Murder Squad changes over the course of the novel. Give some examples of her visual description of the place and how her perception relates to her psychological state. 

Multiple stories from multiple sources explain events in the novel. Discuss instances where inner belief takes the place of fact. 

What does Conway mean by being “owned”? Do any other characters exhibit an aversion to being owned? Are their motives the same as Conway’s?

Think about the concepts of fantasy and fairy tale. Which characters employ them most, and why?