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Thr3e(2001)

Author: Ted Dekker

Kevin finds himself drawn into a killer's snare by riddles and a near-miss with his own life.

The discussions for this book were pretty easy to break into categories, so I've done that. The ones marked with spoiler warnings contain major spoilers, so I recommend reading the book and then coming back here to see if you came up with any of the same conclusions we did.

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The Brilliant, Insane Villain

Example of text discussed: He’s smart.  And he knows it….  We’re dealing with someone who’s probably insane--a sideways look on a train could mark you as his next target.” 

The Rich Therapist

Example of text discussed:We’ll break that down next session if you drop another check in the pay box there.  Two hundred this time…"

The Villain as Other

Example of text discussed: Who’s to say how a demented mind works?...Really, it’s beyond me how someone could do this to another man…

The Disorder in Question
**This section contains major spoilers!**

Example of text discussed: Who’s to say how a demented mind works?...Really, it’s beyond me how someone could do this to another man…