And finally, to anyone and everyone who read this book, thanks for your support. I’ll keep writing if you keep reading!
Discussion Questions for
Murder on the Down Low
- Could you identify with Special’s rage over her cousin’s death or did you feel it was unwarranted?
- What did you think of Jefferson’s views about gays and men on the down low? think Lieutenant Wilson should have immediately warned the public?
- Why do you think it took Vernetta so long to make the decision to leave O’Reilly & Finney?
- Once confronted with J.C.’s theory about the murder victims being on the down low, do you
- Do you believe the issue of men on the down low is more likely to occur in the African-American community than in other communities? Why or why not?
- Do you agree with Professor Michaels’ view that we live in a culture of sexual promiscuity?
- African-American and Hispanic women face a significantly higher risk of HIV infection than other women. What will it take to reverse this trend?
- Do you think sex education in schools could help reduce the transmission rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases? Why or why not?
- Did Murder on the Down Low raise questions and concerns about HIV/AIDS that you had not previously considered?
- What did you like/dislike about Murder on the Down Low?
About the Author
P
amela Samuels Young is a Los Angeles-area attorney and author of the best-selling novels,
Every Reasonable Doubt
and
In Firm Pursuit
.
Pamela’s desire to see African-American and female attorneys represented in mainstream legal fiction prompted her to take a stab at fiction writing despite a busy legal career.
In addition to working as an in-house attorney for a major corporation, Pamela is an adjunct professor at the University of Redlands School of Business. The Compton, California, native and former journalist is a graduate of the University of Southern California, Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, and the University of California Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law.
To schedule Pamela for a speaking engagement or book club meeting, visit her website at www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com.