Red Hot Lies

  1. Is this a novel you would like to see made into a movie or television show?  If so, who do you think the actors and actresses would be to play the main characters?
  2. If you had everything in your life pulled away from her in one day, as Izzy did, how would you respond?
  3. What was your favorite scene in Red Hot Lies?
  4. What was your favorite twist?  Did you anticipate the twists in the end?
  5. What did you think of Izzy’s mother’s character?  Could you feel the sadness in her?
  6. Did you like the subplot of Izzy’s venture into detective work?
  7. If you are not from Chicago, did you get a good feel for it?  If you live in Chicago, did you like the descriptions of the city?
  8. Did you feel like Izzy was someone you could be friends with?
  9. How did you like John Mayburn as a character?
  10. Do you think Sam and Izzy should make it as a couple?  Could you forgive him?
  11. While reading the book did you have a different ending in mind?  If so, what was it?