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The Death of Javier
by Terri Kay
didn't have to choose my site to visit, and I am truly grateful that you did.
Thank you again.
The readers' guide for A Promise of Revenge (The Death of Javier) was
written to help explore some of the details of this book. First and foremost,
the characters and events are not real.
Second, based upon comments from readers, the contents of the guide are
bound to change. Different people see different things or have questions
about the what and why of events in the book. I welcome your questions and
your comments about any portion of the book and the guide and encourage
you to contact me.
E-mail: promise@terrikay.com
Other: PO Box 2861, Elkhart, IN 46515
In your contact with me, please let me know what version of the guide you are
using by referring to the date shown on page 2 of the guide.
GUIDE:
Getting Started
The Names
The names of several characters were chosen
based upon underlying meanings. See if the
characters live up to their names.
The Time Frame
This story starts in 1954, long before DNA based
paternity testing and various forensic tests were
available. What would you do if you faced the
problems that these characters faced?
The Old Woman's Prophecy
This is one of the mysteries within the mystery
series. Watch how the meaning of this saying
changes within this book. Compare the meaning
in this book with the meaning given in the next
book. What do you think the prophecy means?
Discussion Questions
Look over the questions presented in the Readers'
Guide and at this site. If you have questions,
send an e-mail to promise@terrikay.com. Your
question might appear in the next edition of the
Readers' Guide!
While primarily written to entertain, the series also is intended to prompt debate about the
behavior and choices of the characters. A Promise of Revenge (The Death of Javier) has
an underlying theme focused on relationships. In real life, many people would agree that
getting married to the right person, in general, is a good goal. Many people would agree
that a parent, seeking medical care for a sick child, is pursuing a good goal. Many people
would agree that having grandchildren is a good goal. Having good goals, but going after
those goals in inappropriate or poor ways may create major problems.
In reading this book, look closely at the relationships and communication among the
characters. Most of the characters in this book are pursuing good goals too, but are going
after those goals in questionable ways.
What would you do for a loved one? And what would you do if you believed that you
wouldn't be caught? Put yourself in the characters' shoes and think about what you might
do in similar situations.
Thank you very much!
Terri Kay
For a partial list of questions presented at this web site, click here.
For the complete Readers' Guide, send an e-mail to promise@terrikay.com.
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