FBI Chief Frank Pace responds to Zack Stewart's murder by assigning the investigation to John 'Ripley, who supervises the Los Angeles field work. His role establishes the official FBI chain of responsibility and ensures that Stewart's unfinished cases continue to be pursued after his death.
William Johnstone has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Signature works include Down Three Dark Streets, Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang, Titanic. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.