Kris's boyfriend who accompanies her to the inherited family house.
Brian is the central protagonist, a man who becomes host to the English-speaking parasite Aylmer after a mysterious illness. Addicted to Aylmer's hallucinogenic fluid, he initially acts unconsciously while it kills victims, then knowingly helps it hunt. He ultimately tries to warn Mike and Barbara, survives an overdose, and dies by suicide.
Deputy Jones is identified by Milton as the person who killed Mrs. Davis and framed him for the incident involving the truck. This is Milton's accusation, not an established fact: the story ends without resolving the circumstances of the accident or confirming whether Jones was responsible.
Reverend Venus claims to receive divine messages and leads The Body, a growing movement whose followers are urged to abandon worldly possessions and trust him as their spiritual guide. He presents his supposed gift as part of a long religious tradition and seeks greater political and financial support, while signs of deception and conflict accompany his growing power.
Rick Hearst has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work is anchored in the Warlock Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Brain Damage, Crossing the Line, Alieu the Dreamer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
