“The Shady City would present to me some of the most shadiest characters I would ever have the misfortune to meet.”
Our Faithful Narrator
Character Profile: Sam Crusow
Of all the stories Sam has chased, none compared to when he was led to the KNOCK KNOCK CLUB in search of the missing Mayor. That was when the true dirty face of the city began to reveal itself.

The Knock Knock Club

Character Profile: Tabitha
She’s a Mean Queen and not easy to take down. Her well manicured nails are firmly dug into the Shady City.
Character Profile: Dennis Platt
He had a great life. What could possibly have caused a respected man about town to give it all up manage the seediest club in town.
Character Profile: Agnes Wilde
Running the club is no easy task. Keeping a wild niece in check is even more of a challenge.
Character Profile: Tawny McInney aka The Baroness
A beloved old show girl, owner of the Knock Knock club a huge target.

The Penns

Character Profile: Reginald Penn
Reginald pays no mind to the law when it comes to protecting his friends and family. They call him the King of City Main. He’s a noble king but not one to be threatened.
Character Profile: Marcus Penn
Marcus is a no nonsense man who knows just what it takes to get a job done. He is fully acquainted with the darker side of the Shady City.
Character Profile: Simon ‘Punchline’ Penn
A champion boxer, Simon is passionate about keeping in the best shape he can be. But don’t let that fool you, he also has great head for numbers and is the accounts keeper for the AUCTION HOUSE.
Character Profile: Reggie ‘Junior’ Penn
With a morbid curiousity in science If he didn’t have family loyalty to the Penn House Reggie could very well been in a laboratory.
Character Profile: Benedict ‘Benny’ Woodson
Benny is unshakably loyal and warm spirited. A wayward youth, he found family among the Loyalists of City Main.

The Macks

Character Profile: Brendan Mack
No stranger to trouble nor is he shy of it. Confined to a wheel chair he won’t let that hold him back.
Character Profile: Kieran Mack
The Mack and Sons form such a tight unit because of their loyalty to each other. Kieran may be the first to cause a headache for them but he is also the first there on hand to help when trouble arrives on Love Street.
Character Profile: Paddy (Patrick) Mack
Although, Paddy is attempting to bring the Macks into a more peaceful era things in Shady City won’t improve unless he is willing to show a little strength through violence.

The Owens

Character Profile: The Captain (Charles ‘Chick’ Owen)
A true captain of industry, head of the Owen family and holder of the family skeletons.
Character Profile: Bernard ‘Buddy’ Owen
Having come to the city from the Great States Buddy is a big shark in a pond of minnows. With the whole world at his feet and a powerful family driving him forward Buddy seems a force to be reckoned with.
Character Profile: William ‘Billy’ Owen
Billy is from the broken branch of the Owen family tree so when there are things to mend he’s the best man to call. Just remember folks, an Owen never misses a target and Billy has set his sights on The Shady City.
Character Profile: Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Owen
A defence lawyer. He believes in all cards on the table. Even if it sets loose some of the skeletons in his own family closet.
Character Profile: Jerry Owen
If not the shadiest character in the Shady he’s most definitely top three. Father Jerry Owen is a legend for all the wrong reasons.

Bros for Life!

Character profile: Chad Perry
What will become of Chad Perry? Who knows? But no matter what happens it is almost a certainty his Kappa So bros will be there right along with him.
Character Profile: Dale Cooper
As far as the Kappa So brothers are concerned Cooper is considered the level head. That doesn’t say much for them or bode well for any who come up against them
Character Profile: Brady
Brady’s natural preppiness and zeal for life can be infectious. He has a natural head for mischief which can be a power used for good or for evil. Mostly it’s just used for mischief for mischief’s sake.

The Harvesters

Character Profile: Julia Harvester
She seems innocent, even unworldly but underneath dwells a fire that could easily get out of control with the right encouragement.
Character Profile: Glenn
A simple man. With providing for his family his only goal his strength and obedience are perfect prey for an opportunist.
Character Profile: Curtis
Brought onto Harvester Farm as part of a steps to work program, Curtis’ new job at Harbour House could see him back in the prison.
Character Profile: Dr G Winslow
Winslow has touched so many lives. From the simple farm girl who he has complete control over to a down on his luck artist. Winslow connects the two and as their stories collide, as artist and muse, a horrifying truth will be revealed as they desperately try to break free.

The Beckingridge Family

Character Profile: Ernest Beckingridge
A mild mannered CEO who’s money and family name has helped him weather some terrible storms.
Character Profile: Elizabeth Beckingridge.
A former wild child Elizabeth opts for the quiet life mostly but when she does appear in public she is guaranteed give the press reason to talk about her.
Character profile: George Beckingridge
He has a psychopathic nature with a wealth and family name behind him that would have him see no consequences. George is a dangerous presence among polite society.
Character Profile: Evan Heath
Who needs a soul when you can sell it for a mansion house?

The Weirs

Character Profile: Daniel Weir
Daniel learned the hard way that trust and kindness only get you so far when the policy of your family hotel is that once the reservations are made you pay no mind to what goes on behind the closed doors.
Character Profile – Rodney Weir
With the Weir name being lower on the Coldford food chain than the likes of the Penn, Beckingridge and Owen families, Rodney considers him adept at massaging all the right egos.

The Doyles
THE JUDGE (Karyn Doyle)
Justice may be blind in one eye but it can sniff bull shit easily. She is feared and with good reason. When it comes to deciding between right and wrong she is the Judge.
Character Profile: Micky Doyle
Micky Doyle is the wild card of the Doyle family. He is the happy face they put on in times of trouble.
Character Profile: Laura Doyle
After a disastrous relationship with artist, DAVID FINN, Laura continued to live her life as she wanted it. Penniless, drug addled and completely free of the Doyle name.
Character Profile: Cameron Doyle
Cameron is a good son. His mother is the most feared High Court Judge in the City so he knows discipline is key.
The Good Gang aka The Hickes Agency
Character Profile: Detective Joel Hickes
He tries to follow the rules but to tackle the villainy of the Shady City he has to sink to low levels.
Character Profile: Olivia (Platt) Hickes
Olivia is kind hearted but stubborn natured. She opened her home to troubled young girls. Little did she know she was exposing them and her family to threat she hadn’t realised had gotten so close.
Character Profile: Kim Adams
She may be the new girl to the Knock Knock scene but she’s set to make an impact.
Character Profile: Lydia Lowe
Lydia has her reasons for being in the Knock Knock club and it’s more than just a job to her. It is the ideal place to observe, to learn and to build a case. In order to do that she has to keep her head down, do her job and keep her feet firm when…
The Church of St Wigan

Character Profile: Dominick Cole
Known to be a spirited, intense young man, the Wigans have always adored him.
Character Profile: Bartholomew ‘Bart’ Riggs
Bart is a dedicated member of the Church of St Wigan. As such he has taken part in stoning heathens to death, drowning those who turned their back on the church and with a wrestling grip heaved those from the cliffs who may have brought harm to their island.

The Unfortunates
Character Profile: David Finn
His reputation spread but his focus became lost. The art was still speaking to him but the words started to echo the negativity he was trying to bury.
Character Profile: Vincent Baines
Taking a closer look at the man behind the Maestro.
Character Profile: Chloe Grover
As we move on to Volume 2 Time is up for Chloe’s keeper which means time may be up for Chloe too.
Character Profile: Nathan Watt
From a family of well respected doctors and medical providers, Nathan has grown up with expectations. He knows the expectations thrust upon him and he’s well aware of what he can expect from others. He’s smart, considers himself charming, so he should have the best in life, right?

Making the Headlines:

Character Profile: Madeline Lower
Whilst we follow her colleague on his story of the KNOCK KNOCK CLUB one might wonder, what stories does our Madeline have to tell?
Character Profile: Mayor Jim Feltz
If only he had kept to those promises. Now, Jim Feltz is missing. His last known location – THE KNOCK KNOCK CLUB.
Character Profile: Theresa Crusow
She is more than just a reporter’s wife. She has dirty little secrets of her own.
Character Profile: Joshua Coby
Joshua was present when the FREE FALL massacre occurred. His life was luckily spared and his details on the event were found to be a little sketchy.
Character profile: Andre Luis
From the town of Luen, Andre Luis is an outsider to the Shady City but bringing his own penchant for villainy he fits right in.

The Bergmans

Character Profile: Sophie Bergman
Upholding the law in the Shady City is a tough job but Sophie isn’t shy of it. She was just a little girl when the bombs began to fall on Levinkrantz. She escaped a war zone. She has little fear.
Character Profile: Seth Bergman
His pacifistic father has raised him to stay clear of the corruption and violence that is common in the Shady City but as things close in on them Seth believes they can’t avoid it forever.
Character profile: Howard Bergman
Having arrived in Coldford as a child refugee of the Levinkrantz Blitz, Howard is a well known pacifist. He has successfully managed to avoid the violence of the Shady City keeping his family safe. As tensions rise how long will he be able to remain quietly in the background?
The Inmates and Staff of The Boss
Inmate 2011: Jake Fullerton
Charged with aggravated assault jake has two years to serve (at least) so he had best knuckle under and keep that temper in check if he ever wants to leave again.
Inmate 0902: Lucca Markov
They call him ‘Lucky Lucca’ and he’s been in all the big magazines. When his sweet existence started to fall apart suddenly things didn’t seem so pretty. Now he’s Inmate 0902 of Coldford Correctional.
Inmate 1708: Matthew Lane
Quiet, polite and agreeable, Matty never poses any trouble for the guards of Coldford Correctional. He is always where he needs to be and when. Not that he has much choice in that matter. He is a nice guy. Murder of his wife aside of course.
Inmate 1204: Wayne Grundy
They call him the Bamber Bear killer and he is caged in Coldford Correctional for the massacre that happened at the restaurant for little tykes. He maintains that he is innocent. Is anyone really innocent behind the walls of The Boss?
The Fullertons

Character Profile: Jenna Fullerton
From the Fullerton family of South Filton, Jenna and the rest of her kin come with a reputation of being uncouth.
Character Profile: Lynette Fullerton
Like most of the Fullerton family Lynette was stubborn. Her attitude was often harsh but she did always put her family first.
The Stokers
Character Profile: Freddy Stoker
He is a despicable little monster among his freak show but hey that’s show business!
Character Profile: Irvine Stoker
Irvine is a lively man who through his vibrant persona and tall, insectile physicality cuts a memorable figure. He is the ringmaster of the Stoker Circus and as such he resides in the striped Big Top. People don’t come to the circus like they used to so Irvine has many nefarious deals going which include…
The Chamberlains
Character Profile: Queen Francesca Chamberlain
“Bring me this one, and that one. I want their heads for a stew. That fat one cowering in the corner? I suppose he’ll have to do.”
The Lawmakers

Character Profile: Mr Kutz
He says he hates to make a fuss but some rogues might argue he loves it all too much.
#amreading a #thriller by @VivikaWidow
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