Sinners Anonymous

Somme Sketcher

58 pages 1-hour read

Somme Sketcher

Sinners Anonymous

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Character List

Meet the key characters, with insights into their roles, motivations, and relationships—spoiler-free.

Major Characters

A young woman from the working-class town of Devil's Dip who accepts a transactional engagement with an aging mafia capo. She uses an anonymous hotline as an outlet for her guilt over minor acts of rebellion against her captivity. Deeply passionate about wildlife and conservation, she makes immense sacrifices to secure medical care for her ailing father and protect the Devil's Preserve.

Key Relationships

Intrigued by Angelo "Vicious" Visconti

Daughter of Chester Carter

Best friend of Tayce

Supervised by Max

Antagonist of Dante Visconti

Acquaintance of Tor Visconti

The dangerously attractive nephew of Alberto Visconti who unexpectedly returns to the Devil's Coast. After abandoning his role as capo to live a legitimate life in London, he maintains a tenuous link to his violent heritage through his involvement with a secret confession hotline. He operates by a strict, personal moral code inspired by his late mother.

Key Relationships

Protective of Rory Carter

Brother of Rafe Visconti

Brother of Gabe Visconti

Son of Alonso Visconti

Son of Maria Visconti

Cousin of Dante Visconti

Cousin of Tor Visconti

The cruel, aging capo of the Devil's Cove Cosa Nostra. He uses psychological and physical intimidation to control his subordinates and family members. He treats women as commodities and seeks to erase Rory's working-class identity while pushing for a lucrative hotel development on protected land.

Key Relationships

Fiance of Rory Carter

Uncle of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti

Father of Dante Visconti

Father of Tor Visconti

Father of Donatello Visconti

Father of Leonardo

Father of Vittoria

Supporting Characters

Alberto's eldest son and the underboss of the Devil's Cove clan. He is a fiercely traditional leader who resents anyone threatening his position in the mafia hierarchy. He holds deep contempt for Rory and harbors intense jealousy toward his cousin Angelo.

Key Relationships

Brother of Tor Visconti

Brother of Donatello Visconti

Cousin of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti

Antagonist of Rory Carter

Alberto's second son, who manages the nightlife operations in Devil's Cove. He exhibits a rebellious charm and a casual demeanor that contrasts sharply with his rigid older brother. He occasionally shows Rory brief flashes of camaraderie.

Key Relationships

Brother of Dante Visconti

Brother of Donatello Visconti

Cousin of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti

Acquaintance of Rory Carter

Angelo's brother and a charismatic visionary who owns properties in Las Vegas. As a high-stakes gambler, he is the primary architect of the modern Sinners Anonymous hotline. He actively seeks to maintain the bond he shares with his brothers.

Key Relationships

Brother of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti

Brother of Gabe Visconti

Son of Alonso Visconti

Son of Maria Visconti

The silent, scarred brother of Angelo and Rafe. He acts as the brutal enforcer of the trio and possesses an unyielding loyalty to his brothers. He silently assists in their clandestine operations and technical surveillance.

Key Relationships

Brother of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti

Brother of Rafe Visconti

Son of Alonso Visconti

Son of Maria Visconti

Alberto's son and the consigliere of the Devil's Cove Cosa Nostra. He attempts to maintain order and mediate disputes within the volatile Visconti household.

Key Relationships

Brother of Dante Visconti

Brother of Tor Visconti

Husband of Amelia Visconti

Donatello's wife. She demonstrates brief moments of kindness toward Rory but largely remains complicit in the family's harsh dynamics.

Key Relationships

Wife of Donatello Visconti

Acquaintance of Rory Carter

Rory's father and a retired ranger who lives near the Devil's Preserve. He suffers from environmental dementia that renders him lucid only when surrounded by the familiar forest.

Key Relationships

Father of Rory Carter

Rory's best friend and a local tattoo artist. She is fiercely loyal and promises to safeguard Rory's father if any harm befalls her friend.

Key Relationships

Best friend of Rory Carter

An escort employed by the Visconti family to supervise Rory's movements. He exploits his position to pressure her for inappropriate favors.

Key Relationships

Escort of Rory Carter

Employee of Alberto Visconti

One of Alberto's teenage twins. He provides Rory with crucial information about the Visconti family's inner workings.

Key Relationships

Twin brother of Vittoria

Alberto's teenage daughter and Leonardo's twin. She occasionally shares family history with Rory, including details about Angelo's past.

Key Relationships

Daughter of Alberto Visconti

Twin sister of Leonardo

The deceased father of Angelo, Rafe, and Gabe. During his life, he served as both the local church deacon and the capo of Devil's Dip, using religious confessions to blackmail townspeople.

Key Relationships

Father of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti

Father of Rafe Visconti

Father of Gabe Visconti

Husband of Maria Visconti

Angelo's deceased mother. Her optimistic belief that good actions can balance out bad ones shapes Angelo's personal moral code.

Key Relationships

Mother of Angelo "Vicious" Visconti

Mother of Rafe Visconti

Mother of Gabe Visconti

Wife of Alonso Visconti