The protagonist, a deliveryman who is framed for murder and money laundering. He is mistaken for a scoutmaster and reluctantly leads a group of scouts to Devil's Peak to clear his name, ultimately outsmarting the criminals and saving the children.
Bragdon's scheme makes Max the central scapegoat and drives his attempt to clear his name.
Bragdon fakes his death and frames Max for murder and money laundering after Max discovers the conspiracy.
Palmer relentlessly hunts Max while concealing his role in the criminal conspiracy.
Palmer claims Max is responsible for Bragdon's death, pursues him and the scouts, and later prepares to kill him.
Their relationship begins with coercion and theft before changing later in the story.
After Erickson recognizes Max, Max threatens him, glues him to his car's steering wheel, and steals his van.
Max rescues the scout's mother despite her earlier pursuit of him.
Max tracks Mrs. Patterson after she is captured by Bragdon and sneaks into the cabin to free her.
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