Erica Spindler Trivia

1. Where does opening of the book take place?

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: Dallas

March 13, 1987 at Lake Ray Hubbard to be precise. Jane Killian, 15 years old, is skipping school and is dared by her sister to swim in the chilly water. While swimming she is deliberately hit by a speed boat. As a result of the incident she loses her right eye.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: 364

She is the head of the Investigative Support Division of the New Orleans Police Department. His body was found by his car at Audubon Place, an exclusive community of 28 mansions, including the one owned by the president of Tulane University. His badge was found in the grave of the City Park Jane Doe, who turned out to be Jessica Skye.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: Cameo

With an upcoming art exhibit, her attention is being pulled in many different directions. She is eight weeks pregnant. Her husband is arrested for murder. Her sister takes part in his arrest, and she is receiving mail from the person who hit her with the boat.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: Nephew

He is also her godson. Most of the Malones have been involved in law enforcement at one time or another.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: Plastic surgeon

Jane convinced him to leave the Dallas Center for Cosmetic Surgery and open his own clinic. As Jane inherited $20 million from her grandmother, and she is a successful artist, she could afford the expense. He specializes in reconstructive surgery and takes pride in repairing accident damage or birth defects.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: The Bourbon Street Hustle

Stacy is Spencer's live-in girlfriend. She has been sent in as part of an undercover drug sting. Her cover is Brandi.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: A cherry red Audi TT Roadster

A great deal of effort was made in trying to place the vehicle at the La Plaza on the night of the murder. The parking valets were interviewed but the results were inconclusive. Marsha drove a yellow Beetle, but there is no indication it was a soft top.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: The Handyman and The Artist

The Handyman takes the right hand of his victims. At the start of the book the discovery of six hands in a refrigerator abandoned after Hurricane Katrina sets off the investigation. The Artist appears to be targeting dancers at the Bourbon Street Hustle club.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: Her gun

The only type of gun Jane knows is a Smith & Wesson. She confuses this with Walton and Johnson. The irony is that Stacy actually uses a Glock 40. (John) Walton and (Steve) Johnson are radio personalities who broadcast all over the Gulf South and their names appear in many of Erica's books.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: Orange VW Beetle

When Yvette goes looking for Tonya, her first clue that things aren't quite right is seeing the Beetle outside Tonya's apartment. (I have seen a pink Hummer on Interstate 10 around New Orleans).

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: Mac McPherson

Mac had transferred from Vice. He had requested Stacy as a partner because of her reputation as a good cop. They subsequently have an intimate relationship. Pete Winston is a Forensic Pathologist. Lester Bart is a Crime Scene Technician. Terry Stockton is the Dallas District Attorney.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: Marcus Gabrielle

He is a commercial real estate broker, and drug dealer. Tony Sciame is Spencer Malone's partner, known by him as Pasta Man. Rene Baxter is a cop who went undercover at "The Hustle" as a barman. Ted Parish is a real barman at the club who turned informant after being busted for dealing methamphetamine.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: Ella Vanmeer

She was discovered at the La Plaza hotel. All indications are that the murderer was there for a romantic interlude with her, and that she was strangled with her own belt. Marsha Tanner is victim number two. Lisette Gregory was one of Jane's models and is victim number three.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: Yvette Borger

She is the girlfriend of Marcus, and the reason that Stacy goes undercover. Stacy was meant to get close to her in order to get next to Marcus. Elizabeth Walker is a bone expert with the coroner's office. Alison Mackenzie is a forensic sculptor with LSU FACE. Lucia Gonzales is a forensic psychologist with the department.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: An Atlanta Braves baseball cap

The suspect was picked up by the hotel security cameras. He was aware of the security cameras, and took steps to avoid being clearly identified by them.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: Pieces

An upscale gallery in New Orleans, they have a showing of art by Shauna M. She is the younger sister of Spencer Malone. An arson attack discloses the body of a suspect.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: Rick Deland

Rick permitted the police to take the security tapes from the elevators and stair wells without a subpoena. He drew the line at allowing them to interview the guests. Gwen Noble is victim number four. Ted Jackman, whose real name is Jack Theodore Mann, is Jane's assistant.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: A bar made of ice

The Cosmopolitan was owned by June and Riley Benson. After Hurricane Katrina it was abandoned and they listed it for sale with Marcus Gabrielle.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: In a dumpster

A homeless woman finds the body and calls the police on a cell phone which she discovered at the scene.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: Mother and son

Initially we are led to believe that they are brother and sister, and that there was a 15 year age gap between them. It turns out that Riley is the result of an incestuous rape by June's father.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: A crucifix

Jane had given Stacy the crucifix and Stacy hesitates before handing it over. The cell phone belongs to Ella Vanmeer and is another connection to Ian as he is the number one suspect in her death.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: A prostitute

It turns out that Gwen had been disguised as the homeless woman who found Lisette's body. Stacy identifies her body because she is wearing the crucifix she had given to the homeless woman. Marsha Tanner was Ian's office manager.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: Jell-O shots

They get frequent mentions in Erica's books. In this one they become an excuse for Stacy to get with Yvette. She tells Yvette that they had left her a $20 tip. Jell-O shots are Jell-O (Jelly) made with alcohol. Hurricanes are the trade mark drink of Pat O'Briens bar in the French Quarter. Hand Grenades originated at the Tropical Isle bars. Mountain Dew is a soft drink packed with caffeine.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: Dr Dave Nash

Dave Nash did this in high school because Billy was constantly picking on Jane because of her disfigurement. He and Jane became close friend and Jane dated him briefly before resuming their previous close relationship. Elton Crane is Ian's defense attorney. Charles Hastings is Ella Vanmeer's ex husband.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: She paid her

Patti promised her $50,000 if she would agree to help. She gave her a check for $10,000 as an advance. The money was from an insurance policy on the death of her husband.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: 031387

The code refers to the date of Jane accident. March thirteenth 1987.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: Garden shears

The killer manages to distract Patti and then stabs her in the back. As she falls to the ground she hits her head and lapses into unconsciousness.

From Quiz See Jane Die

Answer: Mac McPherson

Dave Nash owed a lot of money to bookies. Mac came into contact with him during his time in vice. After Dave revealed his relationship with Jane and the fact that she had a great deal of money, Mac came up with the ideas of using her accident as a way of confusing the issue, framing Ian for the murders, and of having a relationship with Stacy. All with the ultimate goal of getting his hands on Jane's money. Ted Jackman became the fifth victim.

From Quiz Last Known Victim

Answer: June Benson

Patti has known June for 20 yrs. They met at a support group after they both had miscarriages. June's experience as an abuse victim caused her to separate herself from her alternate identities. She was, of course, both The Handyman and The Artist, and ended up killing Riley for his attempts to get close to Yvette. Ben Franklin is the first suspect they bring in on suspicion of being the killer.

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