A respected and protective innkeeper in Cutter's Pass who becomes a mentor and mother figure to Abby, offering her shelter and a sense of belonging.

An outsider searching for answers about his brother's disappearance, whose presence in Cutter's Pass reignites Abby's quest for truth about her family and the town's secrets.

An investigative reporter whose dedication to uncovering the truth about Cutter's Pass leads him into danger, impacting Abby's investigation into the town's mysteries.

A lifelong resident of Cutter's Pass who exemplifies the town's protective nature and becomes a red herring in the story, contributing to the novel's tension.

An outsider seeking an escape in Cutter's Pass, whose open approach to processing her loss places her outside the town's close-knit community.

A seemingly upstanding member of Cutter's Pass whose actions are central to the town's unresolved disappearances, hidden behind his unassuming facade.