Fenway Stevenson: A former nurse practitioner with a master’s degree in forensics, she moved to Estancia in April after her mother lost her battle with cancer. Fenway has a rocky relationship with her father. First appointed to fill out the coroner’s term, she was re-elected four months ago.
Her family and friends
Nathaniel Ferris: The richest, most powerful man in the county, the oil magnate founded and owned Ferris Energy. Several months ago, he took a bullet for Fenway, was in a coma for two months, and was forced to sell his company.
Craig McVie: The former sheriff of Dominguez County, he lost the mayoral race in November. Recently divorced from Amy, he’s now a private investigator. He and Fenway officially started dating after the election.
Piper Patten: Formerly in the county’s IT department, this willowy redhead is a whiz at forensic accounting and data gathering. She likes the command line interface almost as much as she likes her boyfriend, Migs. She now works for McVie.
Co-workers and law enforcement personnel
Sergeant Desirée “Dez” Roubideaux: A detective in the coroner’s office, Dez has worked for the county for 25 years. She’s a dedicated, determined investigator despite her wisecracks.
Melissa de la Garza: A CSI tech from neighboring San Miguelito County, de la Garza’s team is a shared forensic resource with Dominguez County.
Sarah Summerfield: The newly hired coroner’s assistant.
Deputy Celeste Salvador: A sheriff’s deputy and friend of Fenway’s.
Deputy Donald Huke: A rookie sheriff’s deputy and Melissa’s boyfriend.
Ezekiel Washington: A security specialist at the hotel where the Neons are staying.
Las Vegas Neons personnel
Paul “Flash” Levinson: The head coach of the Las Vegas Neons, his inappropriate behavior is catching up with him.
Sandra Christchurch: The owner of the Las Vegas Neons who has made her fortune in the hospitality business.
Rocky Portello and Lorraine Sunday: The two assistant coaches of the Las Vegas Neons, who have both spent over a decade of their careers coaching women’s soccer.
Annabel Shedd: She kicked the winning goal in the latest World Cup championship match. Now nearing retirement, she mentors younger players.
Maggie Erskine: The new kid on the block who might be the greatest goalkeeper to ever play the game. The Neons are betting on her to be a superstar.
Mathilda Montague: Annabel’s wife is the CEO of a Las Vegas-based gaming empire that happens to be the Neons’ top sponsor—and she also happens to be McVie’s top client.