Before She Disappeared

Frankie notices that the Boston PD has more resources to work with than other law enforcement agencies she has encountered. Discuss how factors like police funding might influence attitudes toward marginalized communities. What does the Boston PD do right?

Discuss the complexities of immigration, including individual uncertainty and potential effects of mass deportation on the economy. How does the novel grapple with these issues?

How do immigration policies affect people like Angelique and Emmanuel, who have never known any country other than the US and show every sign of contributing value to the American society and economy?