Holly is a private detective operating the Finders Keepers agency she inherited from Bill Hodges. She possesses excellent observational skills and an impressive memory. She balances an assignment protecting a famous author with offering off-the-books help to her friends in the police department.

Kate is a highly visible feminist author touring the country to promote her newest book on reproductive rights. She is driven and intensely focused on public perception. Her demanding nature creates stress for her employees, though her public activism inspires many.

Isabelle "Izzy" Jaynes is a detective for the Buckeye City Police. She investigates crimes tied to a controversial past conviction. Outside of work, she pitches for the police department's charity softball team.

Corrie is a former graduate student who idolized Kate before accepting a job as her assistant. She manages the logistics of the lecture tour. Over time, she recognizes the difficult realities of working for a high-profile activist.

Tom is a police detective in Buckeye City. He works closely with Izzy to run down leads, interview suspects, and piece together clues related to local crimes.

Barbara is a poet and a member of the Finders Keepers agency. She receives an unexpected invitation to join a musical tour after a famous singer reads her poetry collection, *Faces Change*.

Jerome is Barbara's brother and assists the Finders Keepers agency. He helps Holly track down information by conducting independent research into organizations and individuals of interest.

Betty, who performs under the stage name Sista Bessie, is a musician coming out of retirement for a new tour. She is a fan of Barbara Robinson's poetry and invites the younger woman to collaborate with her on the road.

Donald is the Program Director at the Mingo Auditorium in Buckeye City. He handles the scheduling and logistics for major events, occasionally making controversial booking decisions that affect touring speakers and artists.

Christopher is a member of Real Christ Holy, a conservative church located in Wisconsin. He participates in protests against progressive causes and maintains a strong loyalty to his congregation's leadership. He carries deep grief over a childhood family tragedy.

Christine is Christopher's twin sister. She passed away from a heart condition at age seven, an event that deeply impacted her family's trajectory.

Gwen is the late mother of Christopher and Christine. She struggled to cope following the sudden loss of her young daughter to a heart condition.

John works as a bartender in Buckeye City. He attends local support meetings and uses his community connections to gather information for Holly's investigations.

Lewis is a lieutenant with the Buckeye City Police. He assigns cases to the detectives and oversees the department's response to public threats.

Andrew is a deacon and treasurer at Real Christ Holy church. He uses his position to direct the congregation's members in their protest activities.

Alan is a former bank employee who died in prison after being wrongfully convicted of possessing illegal materials. His case remains a source of controversy in Buckeye City.

Cary is a terminally ill former bank employee. He recently confessed to framing his coworker Alan Duffrey in order to secure a workplace promotion.

Russell is the defense attorney who represented Alan Duffrey during his trial. He works hard for his clients but struggles in his personal life.

Erin is Russell's wife. She harbors resentment over her husband's infidelities, creating tension in their household.

George is a fireman in Buckeye City. He plays on the fire department's charity softball team and harbors a strong rivalry with the police department's players.

Cynthia is a fan who attends Kate's lecture in Des Moines. She suffers an assault when a security guard misidentifies an object she is holding.

Bull is an off-duty police officer. He provides temporary security services during the Denver stop of the lecture tour.

Tones works as the tour manager for Sista Bessie. He handles the logistics of her performances and hires local security when necessary.

Red is a saxophonist playing in Sista Bessie's band. He travels with the group and participates in their large-scale venue performances.