A minor figure connected to the cast and suspects surrounding the televised murder.
Leslie is Rachel Kent's best friend and coworker, and the story begins with them planning to study for a major test. Leslie is later found dead, and evidence suggests her choking injuries may have been self-inflicted. Tess reveals that Leslie feared being caught stealing, while Rachel says they fought because Leslie wanted to stop.
Jordan is Karen and Otto's daughter. She is part of the family life Karen tries to preserve as the mystery unfolds. Karen worries that Otto may be involved with Jordan's friend Ruth and plans to get the young women away from him, making Jordan someone Karen seeks to protect.
Amy becomes fixated on Joey and wants to be his next wife. She persuades Steven to find out when Mary Jo will be alone and urges him to kill her; later, she shoots Mary Jo herself. Afterward she claims Joey took advantage of her, while investigators identify her as the shooter and police arrest her.
Fellow student or friend involved in school social dynamics.
A named character associated with the Christmas stories in the collection.
Darcie is Hannah’s sister and a central figure in the search after Hannah disappears. She helps Hannah sneak out, puts up missing-person posters, and later finds Hannah’s phone. Working with Caleb, she uncovers a recording linking Keith to bodies hidden in shipping containers, then shows it to Gillian as they decide to take the evidence to police.
Maddy Hillis has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2005. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Crossword Mysteries Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Sins of an Amish Husband, Dying for a Family, My Husband's Deadly Past. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
