Jacq is a therapist and the pregnant wife of engineer Tom Reynolds. She arrives with Tom at the Homestead gates and is admitted by Jenna, joining the community as it tries to survive the collapse and prepare for growing threats.
Annie Hancock is Hal Hancock’s eighteen-year-old daughter, working on the family farm while preparing to leave for college. She secretly marries Ben Langdon, later builds an academic and agricultural career, and uses her agricultural chemistry expertise to challenge Ben’s investment decisions. Her unresolved marriage and renewed connection with Ben drive the central conflict.
Joe's devoted wife who suggests moving her dementia-stricken father to the mountain cabin. She actively participates in the defense, using a bow to rescue Charlotte and later joins Joe to kill an attacking mercenary before reuniting with her family.
Small-town resident returning home to save the local general store during the holidays.
Returns home for Christmas to save the town store and finds love.
Crime fiction professor and amateur sleuth who travels to solve real-life mysteries.
An English literature professor specializing in mystery fiction who repeatedly investigates crimes, protects the innocent, and collaborates with Detective Travis Burke.
An English literature professor specializing in mystery fiction who repeatedly assists investigations through sharp reasoning, persistence, and deep knowledge of crime narratives.
Whitney is a designer who works with Andi on an estate sale and helps Daisy's family furnish and decorate their new mansion. She agrees to help Daisy plan her bedroom, reconnects with Eric, and grows closer to Daisy's father as they recall their first date and prepare for Christmas with the family.
Beth works at Beth’s Cafe and is so absorbed in work and planning that her best friend urges her to trust the people she hired and go home. There, she reconnects with Jack, helps with holiday preparations and Veterans Center activities, and gradually becomes more open to accepting help as their closeness grows.
A writer who returns to Pine River to investigate the Angel Tree's anonymous benefactor. Her childhood wish for her friend Matthew's family to stay in town shaped her belief in the tree's magic. She helps organize Wish Gift Day and comes to understand that the tradition's magic comes from people helping one another.
Polly is one half of a young couple traveling with Seth Belzer on a camping trip in Oklahoma. After they are car-jacked and stranded at an abandoned gas station, she works with Seth and Dennis to survive the splinter-infected creatures, helping amputate Dennis's infected arm and distracting the creature with fireworks. She escapes the burning station with Seth.
Jill Wagner has 46 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Mystery 101 Collection with 7 titles. Signature works include Lioness, Blade: The Series, Homestead: The Series. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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