Tom is Lucas's older brother and caretaker, though he is neglectful and frequently argues with Anna about Lucas's behavior. He shares the violent Slapface game with Lucas, searches for Anna when she disappears, and returns home during the final confrontation, where The Monster attacks him and Lucas desperately tries to protect him.
Nick is Kayla's boyfriend and Sebastian's son, competing for the Swift team at Fire and Ice. He abandons Kayla during the sled accident, helps remove her from the team, and later breaks up with her. Although jealous of William, Nick eventually reveals Sebastian pressured him and wins the men's title.
Disco janitor caught in a deadly encounter with the killer cookie.
Oliver arrives with weapons and ammunition supplied through Wizard’s network. He agrees to provide the equipment in exchange for using one weapon against the executive, then leaves with Soul to continue the resistance’s fight.
Ray is Kim's boyfriend. Griff's protective questioning of Kim embarrasses her and drives Ray away, creating strain between Griff and his daughter. The summary identifies Ray through this relationship and its effect on the family, but gives no further details about his actions or background.
Shane Collins is a private fitness trainer who rents a home from Gracie Jean Smith and pays in cash. He claims to target people who have sexually abused minors, then draws Alex Romero into confronting Grant. Shane pressures Alex to use violence and remain silent, making him a dangerous influence on Alex’s recovery.
Preston is Claudia’s longtime friend and a skeptic of wedding traditions and the pressure they create. He works alongside her during Barbie and Sterling’s wedding preparations and encourages her to consider her own feelings rather than other people’s expectations. He also tells Claudia that he has had a crush on her since middle school.
Jason is a pool cleaner who had an affair with Angie and made her feel noticed when she felt neglected at home. Although Angie ended the relationship and tells him to leave her alone, he continues appearing at her home and insists that he loves her. He warns that people in the community are hiding serious wrongs, but denies writing the anonymous letters.
Nick is one of Frances Barnes’s sons and is among the boys Joseph invites to help restore the church. After throwing a rock that hits Joseph, he hears Joseph’s frightening warning about hell; he later works on the church and struggles to honor his faith in a relationship. Finding his absent father and being rejected leaves Nick angry and deeply hurt.
Mike Manning has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 2010. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently God's Not Dead with 1 titles. Signature works include Unexpected Treasures, Slapface, Dangerous Desires. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
