Ship navigator who helps Alex flood the decks to slow the vessel.
Angus Starling is the British supervisor at the Tsavo railway camp. He briefs Patterson about a worker's death, helps him and Samuel confront a predator, and is badly wounded when the second predator attacks from a building roof. His injury demonstrates the threat facing the construction team.
Minor character at the country house, part of the gathered suspects.
Mary's brother who rushes to defend his sister but arrives too late. He swears to protect Mary's secret, attempts to assassinate Cunningham, and is wounded during the attack. He later reveals the truth of the rape to MacGregor and assists in killing Killearn.
Michael is the killer at the centre of the investigation. After killing one victim, he kidnaps another, challenging the investigative and forensic team to work out his motives. He is also described as obsessed with one member of the team, though the synopsis does not identify which one.
Charlie is an old acquaintance of Mike Mackenzie who now presents himself as involved in legitimate property deals. He participates in the planned painting exchange, but his involvement is complicated by financial pressure: Hate visits him threateningly because Charlie owes money, placing the operation under additional strain.
A young Lowlander who leaves Essendean to claim his inheritance, David is kidnapped by his uncle and carried aboard a ship. He helps Alan survive an ambush and shipwreck, later joins him in defending James Stewart, and eventually has a chance to claim his heritage.
Brian McCardie has 43 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Agatha Christie Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Speed 2: Cruise Control, Filth, The Ghost and the Darkness. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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