(America) Subwarden of the Death House at Sing Sing prison, where Hilton Adams is awaiting execution.
(America) sole heir to the Carlyle millions since Roger Carlyle was declared dead. She may be willing to reopen the investigation in order to learn the truth about her brother’s death.
(America) Erica Carlyle’s bodyguard. A tough guy.
(America) From the University of Sydney, currently a Fellow at Miskatonic University in Arkham. He has seen amazing photos of ancient ruins in the west of Australia, which were taken by Arthur MacWhirr.
(America) Anthony Cowles’ intelligent and beautiful daughter.
(America) An innocent New Yorker. As an importer/exporter, he can supply the address of Ju-Ju House, which Jackson Elias intended to visit, as well as Ahja Singh’s name.
(America) Erica Carlyle’s New York City lawyer; a partner at Dunstan, Whittleby, and Grey.
(America) Owner and chief editor for Prospero House, a small publishing firm that has released Jackson Elias’ books.
(America) Self-styled expert on folklore and mythology, occasionally consulted by the New York Police Department.
(America) Jackson Elias’ lawyer and friend, now executor of his estate and point of contact (and cash) for the investigators.
(America) Junior crime reporter for the New York Times looking into a possible miscarriage of justice involving Hilton Adams.
(America) Carlton Ramsey’s niece and secretary.