Heron is the series’ central protagonist, a demigod born from the union of the god Zeus and a human. In mythical ancient Greece, he undertakes the effort to save Olympus and Earth, making him the main link between the human and divine sides of the conflict.
Peter Allen is a wealthy, highly reclusive man living in Point Defiance, where he manages large financial transfers and refuses to leave his house. His isolation is disrupted by the return of his younger brother, Alex Allen, while police scrutiny, a missing woman, and unauthorized movement of his funds threaten to expose his troubled past.
James is an adventurous straight man traveling with Iris. He and Iris discover Jonathan and the escort skinny-dipping in a hotel pool, then encounter them again at a local bar. Their presence gives the escort a chance to draw Jonathan into a more relaxed social evening and helps advance Jonathan’s emotional opening.
Cory dies during the violent chain of events surrounding Don and Phyllis’s escape. His death leaves them dealing with two bodies, alongside the body of Artie, as they take Armen’s gold and try to conceal the consequences. The summary provides no further details about Cory’s actions or relationship to the other characters.
Derek Phillips has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Signature works include Blood of Zeus, Point Defiance, The Jogger. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
