Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte

Fun Notes

DISCUSSION TOPICS:

1)      Lattes:  Delicious-but-empty calories or I-will-die-without-this drinks?

2)      Coffee vs. Energy Drinks:  Which is better when you need a boost?

3)      Undercover Surveillance:  What outfits would make a good disguise for a federal agent going undercover?

4)      Untrustworthy Bosses:  Ever had a boss that seemed up to no good?  How did you handle it?

5)      Right and Wrong:  Tara is forced to break several laws to right a wrong.  When is it okay to bend the rules?

6)      White-Collar Criminals:  Why do they commit their crimes?  Is it greed?  Power?  Thrills?

7)      Risks:  In this book, Tara risks her career, her safety, her very life.  What would make you take such risks?

8)      Courageous vs. Crazy:  Where is the line between the two?

9)      Two Attractive Men:  Ever been torn between two men?  How did you make your final choice?

10)  Friends:  DEA Agent Christina Marquez puts her neck out to help Tara.  How far would you go to help a friend?

 

HE SAID/SHE SAID:

Match the following characters to the quotes: 

  1. Tara Holloway – IRS special agent and star of the Death & Taxes series
  2. Eddie Bardin – Tara’s partner
  3. Lu “The Lobo” Lobozinski – Tara’s beehive-wearing boss
  4. Christina Marquez – DEA agent who helps Tara on her case
  5. Brett Ellington – Tara’s boyfriend
  6. Marcos Mendoza – money launderer and murderer
  7. Nick Pratt – Former IRS Special Agent who is now a wanted fugitive

 

1.  “We’re invincible, you and me. Like Superman. Or toxic waste.”     

2.  “This scares the hell out of me, Tara.”  

3.  Via e-mail:  If you do not return my money, I will be forced to report this theft to the authorities.

  1. “Finding the puppet is the key. But it’s not going to be easy.”
  2. “Well, this is a fine mess.”
  3. “I sure could go for a latte.” 

(1-Eddie, 2-Brett, 3-Marcos Mendoza, 4-Nick, 5-Lu, 6-Tara)

 

COFFEE CAKE RECIPE: 

Counting calories like Tara?  I know I am!  Here’s a recipe for a low-fat vegan coffee cake: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/breakfastrecipe1/r/lowfatcoffecake.htm