The Mindf*ck series by S.T. Abby is a collection of five shorter stories: The Risk, Sidetracked, Scarlet Angel, All The Lies and Paint It All Red.
At the time of publishing this guide, the five individual stories were available on Kindle Unlimited, while the five story collection was available in paperback format.
The Mindf*ck Series isn’t really made to be read one book at a time. Each installment is short, and together they feel like one continuous story split into five parts. That’s why we’re giving you a Dirty Dozen Double Digest – aka the Titillating Twenty-Four – a full set of 24 questions that covers the entire series in one go. You can find that free downloadable resource further down this page.
Book description
They took too much. Left too little. I had nothing to lose…until him.
~Lana~ I didn’t expect him. I didn’t want to fall in love. But I can’t let him go.
Logan Bennett makes the world a safer place. He’s brilliant. He’s a hero. He locks away the sick and depraved.
But while he’s saving lives, I’m taking them. Collecting the debts that are owed to me. Ten years ago, they took from me. They left me for dead. They should have made sure I stayed dead. Now I’m taking from them. One name at a time.
I’ve trained for too long. I’ve been patient. I can’t stop now. Revenge is best served cold…They never see me coming, until I paint their walls red.
Logan doesn’t know how they hurt me. He doesn’t know about the screams they ignored. He doesn’t know how twisted that town really is. He just knows people are dying. He doesn’t know he’s in love with their killer.
No one suspects a dead girl. And Logan doesn’t suspect the girl in his bed. They’re looking for a monster. Not a girl who loves red. Not a girl in love. I’m a faceless nightmare. At least until I tell them the story they’ve pretended never happened. But in the end, will Logan choose them? Or will we watch them burn together?
The Mindf*ck Series book club discussion guide
**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS DISCUSSION GUIDE MIGHT INCLUDE SPOILERS**
We’ve provided the Dirty Dozen Double Digest below; 24 spicy and intriguing questions to spark discussion and help you uncover the spine-tingling depths of the story.
Titillating Twenty-Four
Foreplay – Warm Up Questions
1. What’s the overall spice level? 1 (Not Spicy) – 10 (Spiciest Thing I’ve Ever Read)?
2. How does the spice level compare to the other books we’ve read together?
3. “Einstein said, ‘The weak revenge. The strong forgive. The intelligent ignore.’ F*ck that. Einstein wasn’t always right.” What do you think about this quote? Does it set the tone for Lana’s version of justice?
4. “If he’d seen the evil I’ve seen, he’d understand why some people deserve to die.” Do you agree with this justification for Lana’s revenge?
The Spicy Bits – Gettin’ Down and Dirty with the Plot
5. What’s your take on the idea that law enforcement officers who repeatedly kill with intent are also serial killers?
6. “Anything and everything will be forgiven if you have the right face.” Have you seen this play out in real life? Is it true in your experience?
7. What did you think when you figured out why the boots and rocks were in both packs, front and back?
8. Lana just wants one normal night with a normal guy. How impossible do you think that is when your life is built on secrets and death?
9. What do you think of the bystander effect? Are people truly indifferent, or are they just scared to intervene?
10. If your child went full Lana—stealing identities and funding revenge—what would you think? Proud? Horrified? Conflicted?
11. Would you be bold enough to date the biggest threat to your plan and your freedom?
12. Have you ever been jealous in a way that caught you off guard? Did it surprise you, like it surprised Logan?
13. “To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.” Discuss this quote. Does knowing someone’s dark side make you complicit?
14. “It feels good to crave someone and want them.” What makes you feel truly alive—emotionally or physically?
15. “A past doesn’t make a person.” Do you agree, or would you want to know everything about your partner’s past before falling in deep?
16. Do you think Lana is a monster—or is that label something she uses to protect herself from judgment?
17. Do you enjoy all the quotes throughout the series? Did they deepen the meaning or feel overdone?
18. Is the girl Lana used to be still there underneath the blood and revenge? Or is she someone completely new?
19. What did you think of including POVs from other characters in later books? Did it add emotional depth or take you out of Lana’s head?
20. Do you think Hadley made the right call in keeping Lana’s secret from Logan?
21. Is Lana’s ability to love what keeps her from becoming a complete villain, or does it make her even more dangerous?
22. “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” Do you agree? What expectations have you had to let go of?
Aftercare – Final Thoughts
23. What did you think of who the original killer was? Were you shocked or had you figured it out?
24. Discuss the epilogue.
Please feel free to use this post as a starting point for your spicy book club discussions and use the comments below to share your thoughts and insights about the book. You can also get a free downloadable copy of the discussion guide using the button below.
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