Fear the Worst Chapters 13-24 (SPOILER ALERT)

[Debra]

Put your comments regarding chapters 13-24 here.

[Debra]

I knew it! Something showed up on the iPad recording, and yep something shady is going on with Evan.

Something shady/funny with the Ian guy. Poor kid has a doll for a girlfriend.

[Debra]

Guessing Syd is alive AND we now know she is in BIG trouble. Also, is she pregnant or not? Evan seems like a sleeze-ball, but at least he confessed (FINALLY) to what was going on with him and Syd.

When Tim was almost killed why did he go back to his home? He needs to me holing up somewhere the bad guys can't find him.

Glad the police weren't stupid enough to fall for the cocaine frame-up.

[Debra]

Also, quite a cliff-hanger there at the end of chapter 24. A sobbing girl on the phone? Syd or not!?

[Tracy]

Yeah, I can't believe Tim went home after everything the bad dude told him on his test drive experience. I would have thought he would go underground for sure after that. Syd certainly is mixed up in something big it seems. I doubt if Evan is involved, he doesn't seem that bright to me.

[Debra]

Yeah, Tim never acted in his best interest. His mind was clouded with the one thought of finding Syd. And yep, Syd is in big trouble!

[Josée Leon]

Debra, I was also expecting something to show up on the i-pod since Tim kept listening to it.
Funny about the flower delivery guy!
I can't think what Syd could possibly have done to be in so much trouble... and she could be pregnant on top of that...
I still think Patty must know something, and maybe her old boyfriend too.
I won't comment on the end of Chapter 24 since I read the first page of Chapter 25 :)

[Ann]

There is quite a lot of action in this set of chapters. Tim seems to be doing some pretty risky things without thinking too much about what he is getting into.
Re: going home after the attempt on his life and not even checking the entire house for intruders; they did come in through the basement window the last time, so how can it look ok from the front door?

[Almeta, co-moderator]

After the suspicions I’ve developed for everyone else, relieved to hear that the police think that Morgan at the Second Chance Shelter is on the up-and-up. I really did think she was running some sort of racket. I just can’t figure out the Seattle angle.

Something’s in the stuffed moose, huh?

Ian is carrying a body? I didn’t see that coming! Does this having a “girlfriend” rule him out as a suspect?


Tim probably thinks that he needs to stick close to home in case Syd calls him to get her out of trouble.

[Almeta, co-moderator]

Josee wrote: "Debra, I was also expecting something to show up on the i-pod since Tim kept listening to it...."

I, too, was waiting for the iPod pin to drop.☺

[Debra]

Ann wrote: "There is quite a lot of action in this set of chapters. Tim seems to be doing some pretty risky things without thinking too much about what he is getting into.
Re: going home after the attempt on ..."

I think I wrote the same thing somewhere in these discussions. I would have found a seedy hotel to hide out in!

[Debra]

Ian and the "body" is a very funny bit. Love the humor in this novel.

[April]

I haven't read all the comments in this thread as I haven't finished reading this section. But I just had to pop in and say, "What the heck is up with Veronica Harp putting the moves on Tim?" That really threw me! Now I have to get back to the book and she who Ian was hauling out of his van. It can't be Sydney because I'm not even 1/2 half way through the book!

[Josée Leon]

Yes, that Veronica Harp thing was a weird bit...

[Almeta, co-moderator]

April wrote: "I haven't read all the comments in this thread as I haven't finished reading this section. But I just had to pop in and say, "What the heck is up with Veronica Harp putting the moves on Tim?" Tha..."

Really!! I couldn't understand her putting the moves on Tim either. Too weird.

[April]

Finished this section and I had the same thought as most everyone else here, "TIM! Don't go back home! DNAGER! DANGER!" It's like the horror movie when the girl hears something in the basement and, instead of running for her life, she decides to check it out while calling, "hello? Is there anybody there?" AGGGGGGG!

Also, I was waiting for the iPod tip. BUT, you would think Tim would have wanted to listen to everything on that IPod after he found the bit of Syd and Evan.

Off to read the next section. Who is this girl on the phone??

[Debra]

April wrote: "What the heck is up with Veronica Harp putting the moves on Tim?" really threw me! Now I have to get back to the book and she who Ian was hauling out of his van. It can't be Sydney because I'm not even 1/2 half way through the book! "

Yeah, does make you wonder about Veronica. Wonder if you should consider her a suspect, right?

[Debra]

Lol, I agree with you 100%, April. "DANGER Will Robinson!" (Hope I'm not dating myself with that quote!)

As an aside, I am reading a series where the female protagonist has named one breast Will and the other Robinson! It's a very fun series and starts with First Grave on the Right.

[Linda]

Josee wrote: "Debra, I was also expecting something to show up on the i-pod since Tim kept listening to it.
Funny about the flower delivery guy!
I can't think what Syd could possibly have done to be in so much t..."

Actually Josee, Tim did find out some very important informatin on the ipod - that is how he found out about Evan & Syd sleeping together - major news!!

[Linda]

Debra wrote: "Lol, I agree with you 100%, April. "DANGER Will Robinson!" (Hope I'm not dating myself with that quote!)

As an aside, I am reading a series where the female protagonist has named one breast Will..."

Debra, how is First Grave on the Right? I need to start that series soon!!!

I'm with you on the Danger Will Robinson Quote!! LOL!!!

[Linda]

I wonder if the author just threw that Veronica Harp thing in just for laughs - it was so out of the blue to me!

Ian, the flowery delivery guy can go on that show my secret obsession - since he likes the blow up doll - I mean really - he drives around with it - listening to music??!!??!!! Crazy!!!

[April]

Linda wrote: "I wonder if the author just threw that Veronica Harp thing in just for laughs - it was so out of the blue to me!

Ian, the flowery delivery guy can go on that show my secret obsession - since he li..."

Yep! Sad thing is, I'm sure there are lots of people out there who do that!

[Linda]

Evan is a mess! Bob needs to get him some help for his gambling and his drug use otherwise he will forever have to bail him out of trouble and pay his debts.

[April]

Linda wrote: "Evan is a mess! Bob needs to get him some help for his gambling and his drug use otherwise he will forever have to bail him out of trouble and pay his debts."

I agree! It appeared to me that Bob was in denial and just didn't want to face the mess. Poor Evan!

[Josée Leon]

Linda, Yes there certainly was info on the ipod. What I meant is that I was just waiting for Tim to find info on it, it's something I knew would happen :)

[Debra]

Linda wrote: "Debra wrote: "Lol, I agree with you 100%, April. "DANGER Will Robinson!" (Hope I'm not dating myself with that quote!)

Debra, how is First Grave on the Right? I need to start that series soon!!!."

The series is a fairly light, page-turning one, with some darker moments. There is a lot of witty humor in it. I've really been enjoying the books.

[Debra]

I'm glad to see so much discussion over this book. Those of you who are just now reading it, enjoy the ride!