A senior editor and mother who becomes an active participant in a family crisis, showing intelligence and resilience under pressure.

An associate at Scully & Pershing in London and the daughter of a respected partner, whose kidnapping drives the story's central conflict.

The head of Scully & Pershing's Rome office, whose terminal illness and decisions inadvertently spark the narrative's main events.

Terrorists who communicate demands with Mitch and Abby, representing a mysterious and efficient threat.

The managing partner of Scully & Pershing, dedicated to protecting the firm's interests, who faces moral and ethical challenges.

Mitch's former colleague, whose brief reunion with Mitch highlights their divergent paths and unresolved past.

A supposed friend and facilitator in Libya, whose ambiguous loyalties add complexity to Mitch's environment.

Scully & Pershing's head of security, tasked with protecting Mitch and his family amidst escalating threats.

Mitch and Abby's twin sons, whose safety becomes a primary concern during the crisis.