Trevor is the man who fired John from his real estate job. He encounters John at the bar alongside Tammy, who had previously been his girlfriend before leaving him for John. The plot suggests that this romantic betrayal may be connected to Trevor's decision to dismiss John.
Eric is Linda's ex-husband, and their divorce remains entangled with the sale of their house. He confronts her at work and demands that she lower the asking price, later accusing her of obstructing the sale and offering to buy her share. Their dispute is also relevant when a detective questions Linda about Eric's broken nose and vandalized home.
One of the four classmates who joins Derek and Sam on the cabin weekend. Falls victim to the Beast's sadistic attacks.
Dean is Hailey and Brooke's father. His arrest for transporting stolen goods across state lines disrupts the family and prompts his daughters to travel by horse and wagon to visit him. During a visit, he expresses pride in his daughters, giving them support as the family tries to improve its circumstances.
Charles Larson is a fellow midshipman at the Naval Academy and one of the people John clashes with during his academy years. His conflict with John forms part of the discipline, pressure, and interpersonal challenges John faces while trying to live up to his family’s military legacy. The excerpt gives no further detail about Larson.
Jason Alan Smith has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Signature works include Fear Bay, Diane, Jesus Hates Zombies. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
