Grace—She wakes up in an alley, dressed in rags, with no idea who she is or where she belongs. Only an overpowering anxiety and the marks on her body that signify she has given birth keep her going.
Travis “Mac” MacBeth—The former whistle-blowing cop, now a private detective, was abandoned early in his life by his mother. He makes it his mission to reunite Grace with the baby she can’t remember.
Police Chief Barry—For political reasons, he’s mounting a vendetta against Mac that will keep him from reclaiming the career he loves. Is there nothing Barry won’t do to discredit Mac?
Beatrice Dally—Mac’s elderly aunt. She senses immediately that Grace isn’t a homeless addict and helps Mac recognize the first clue to her identity.
Elvis—Who is this flamboyant Elvis impersonator, and why does he keep showing up at the most opportune of times?
Casey Bellows—How does this terrifying killer always seem to stay one step ahead?
Doctor Daniel Priestly—The doctor of Boward Key, Florida. Has this arrogant, autocratic man set in motion the disaster that befalls Grace, or is it Grace’s past catching up with her as he insists?
Paula Priestly—Though she always has and still does support her husband without reservation, she’s also been a friend to Grace when she needed one.
Officer Neville Dryer—This lawman makes it clear he believes Grace’s unsavory past is responsible for her current problems.