The protagonist, who is exposed to a strange mist and pesticide that cause him to shrink progressively. He seeks medical help, documents his experiences, struggles to survive in his basement, battles a spider, and ultimately accepts his microscopic fate while affirming his significance in the universe.
Dave is the head of San Angelo's district geological office and Cathy Barrett's boyfriend. After finding Ben Gilbert petrified, he leads the investigation into the meteorite fragments, discovers their dependence on water and vulnerability to saline solution, and acts decisively to dynamite the dam and stop the advancing monoliths.
A playboy hotelier who seduces Maria Antonelli, one of the four women being considered for the film. His connection to Maria is part of the romantic entanglements surrounding the screen-test candidates; the summary gives no further details about his actions or the outcome of their relationship.
A lawyer half June's actual age whom she pursues while disguised as her niece Terry Hart. His presence motivates June to eliminate his jealous fiancée, Sally Howards, removing romantic competition. He becomes entangled in the police investigation surrounding June's series of murders.
A family friend accompanying Maria Craven, Don makes John’s visit to her difficult. John grows suspicious of him, and Don later joins several men in beating John. His actions and connection to Maria place him among the people John investigates in the counterfeiting case.
Chet Swann is a hired gunman brought into the land dispute by Rufus Henshaw. He challenges Alec Longmire after Alec becomes a lawman's deputy, but Alec forces him to leave town without a shooting. Chet later threatens Alec privately and insists the danger remains, turning their unresolved confrontation into a continuing personal threat within the wider conflict.
A wealthy young mountain climber who shares a secret romance with Susan. He plans to marry her but delays the announcement until after his expedition. His fatal accident on Mount McKinley leaves Susan pregnant and devastates her.
Grant Williams has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Signature works include The Incredible Shrinking Man, The Monolith Monsters, Brain of Blood. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
