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Michaela "Mickey" Fitzpatrick

This character is a police patrol officer in Philadelphia and, for much of the novel, is looking for a missing sibling who is addicted to drugs.

Kacey Fitzpatrick

This character has endured decades of struggle with drug addiction and has a troubled relationship with family members.

"Gee" O'Brien

This character lost an adult child to drug addiction and raised that person's two children in a tough and emotionally cold environment.

Thomas Fitzpatrick

This character is a child who thinks his aunt is really is biological mother

Truman Dawes

This character is an honest and caring police officer who suffers a devastating injury after a person attacks this character on the street, shattering a knee.

Simon Cleare

This person is a police officer who is attracted to members of the opposite sex who are much younger. This person also struggles with addiction.

Connor "Dock" McClatchie

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