Shred of Truth

1. Aramis discovers his wounded brother and wonders if it is "retribution of some sort, my sins coming back to haunt my family." Do you think he's right? In what ways have past mistakes "haunted" your own life?2. Detective Meade tells Aramis that "a price must be paid for wrongs committed." Do you believe this is true in the judicial system? In the emotional sense? In a spiritual dimension?3. In the first part of the book, did you begin to suspect what AX might stand for? How did your suspicions change as the story moved along?4. Aramis has some conflicted emotions in his reunion with an old girlfriend. Have you ever had such conflicts? Did you agree or disagree with his responses in the museum? At the hotel?5. In Newmann's classroom, he challenges students to see through cultural lies and deceptions. Describe a time you fell for an urban legend or rumor?6. At one point, Aramis tells his readers: "I, too, knew the sting of father's blow and his glare of his disdain. Violence wasn't something I'd learned from TV or the Xbox." What do you think about this statement, in regards to ugly incidents we see on the news?7. Throughout the book, Aramis shows a rough side still needed to be polished. Yet we also see a soft side. What particular scenes helped you see this aspect of his personality?8. Sammie Rosewood is a financial partner with Aramis. In what ways did you see their relationship change through the course of the book?9. Aramis doesn't care much for his brother's guitar player. When he meets Trish, he discovers things about Chigger he didn't know. Did these discoveries give you more empathy for Chigger?10. Mr. Hillcrest expresses a religious piety that is laced with anger. In what ways have you seen that same self-righteousness exhibited? Have you ever thought similar things toward others?11. In one dream, Aramis imagines he's a Knight Templar. What symbolism did you see in this scene, relating to his own life or to the unveiling of the story's mystery?12. Aramis is told by his attacker that we must all "die to the old self." This is a concept taken from the Bible. In what ways is it twisted by that attacker's misconceptions about God and forgiveness? In what ways does it apply to Aramis? Does it have any application in your own life?Wilson, Eric is the author of 'Shred of Truth ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781578569120 and ISBN 1578569125.