A high school student who is Carter's crush. She hopes to attend the homecoming dance with him, though the plot focuses on her friendship with Rosie instead.
A star quarterback whose expected future includes playing football at UCLA, but he admits that he has decided not to play and will not attend college immediately. He also realizes he is not in love with Mariah, his girlfriend, though he has not yet found the courage to end their relationship. His choices contrast with the future others planned for him.
A central protagonist who is eager to leave his isolated community. He spends his last school day with Denny, becomes closer to Jess, and organizes a final investigation of the Villisca Axe Murder House. During the investigation, the house appears to possess or manipulate him, causing him to behave unnaturally and confess disturbing thoughts about attacking Denny.
Corey is Nikki’s husband and Zoey’s stepfather. After Nikki dies, he is devastated by the loss, but Carlyn learns he had been unfaithful and faced financial consequences from Nikki’s planned divorce. He reveals that he knew about the aconite poisoning, implies he used Nikki’s love of flowers against her, and admits silencing Ms. Hanson.
Patrick is a producer on Love at Last who works with Nicki to persuade Jess not to leave the show. He tells her that Garrett is interested and that the opportunity may be meaningful, then helps show her a private recording in which Garrett praises her strength and thoughtfulness. The footage shifts Jess's outlook and leads her to agree to stay.
Rick is Jamie's estranged husband and Preston's father. He comes to see Preston and denies having cheated on Jamie, saying he has proof and only wants to see his son. Jamie accuses him of infidelity and of arranging surveillance, while Rick rejects her claims and maintains that he wants contact with Preston.
Fletcher Doyle is a billionaire whose death drives the investigation and leaves Alyssa waking beside his body with no memory of the night. His estranged wife, Serena, says they were still married and hoped to reconcile, and describes him as kind and generous. Serena begins telling Alyssa about his earlier life and ambition before he became wealthy.
Robert Adamson has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Signature works include The Fostered, The Axe Murders of Villisca, A Royal Christmas Hope. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
