The Night Shift

In crime novels, procedural works emphasize the technical details of the criminal investigation and the ensuing legal proceedings. The defense team’s handling of Jesse’s cell phone is one example of a procedural element. What other examples can you identify, and how do they contribute to the enhanced realism of the novel and reveal the author’s own perspective on the world?

Reviews of The Night Shift often praise it by calling it “fast-paced.” Describe what techniques the author employs to cultivate this sense of pacing, using specific examples from the text.

Analyze the character of Jesse Duvall. How do her actions and her backstory serve as red herrings that add ambiguity and suspense to the plot? Consider at least three examples from the text in your response.