I Will Find You

How does David’s understanding of masculinity tie into fatherhood? How does it affect his relationship with ex-wife Cheryl?

Compare and contrast two characters and their perception of justice. In what ways do they attempt to secure justice?

How does I Will Find You frame the conflict of Law Versus Justice? Does it condone David’s actions? Does it condone Philip and Adam’s assistance of his escape from prison?

How do David’s family members—Lenny, Phillip, Adam, Cheryl, and Rachel—react to his life sentence? Which family members attempt redemption and why?

What role do minor characters Ross, Curly, and Hilde play in the novel? How do they tie into one or more of the themes?

In what ways do the Paynes and Nicky abuse wealth? How do they justify this abuse, if at all? How does this abuse tie into Law Versus Justice?

Does the novel frame evil as innate, learned, or a combination of the two? Why does it take so long for Rachel to identify Hayden as evil? Is Pixie evil in the same way as Hayden?

David’s antagonists include the Paynes, Nicky, and Special Agents Max and Sarah. What does each set of antagonists represent in relation to David? Which of his values do they challenge?