His Bloody Project: A Historical Thriller

Roderick’s account contains several moments that obscure or bend the truth to present a favorable narrative. Where can we identify some of those breaks, and are there any commonalities in terms of where those breaks occur?

Did Roderick receive a fair trial? In assessing this question, consider the evidence as it’s presented, whether you believe there is any additional evidence that should have been considered, the motivations of the witnesses, and any prejudices that may have swayed the jury.

What is Roderick’s motivation? Does reality align with the theory put forth by Thomson, the account provided by Roderick himself, or somewhere in between?