town
Bentrock
Julian Hayden is the father of these two characters in the novel.
Wesley and frank
“I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to do.”
David
This character is David's father, who serves as the sheriff of Bentrock.
Wesley hayden
what was Lens job
Deputy Sheriff
In Montana
Julian liked Frank more because
he was a war hero
“It’s hard to know who to trust.
Wesley
This character is a Native American woman who works for the Hayden family
Marie Little Soldier
How does Len stop the men from breaking frank out
He shoots his gun
This is where Wesley works in Bentrock
Sheriff's office
Julian's former job before retiring
“He can’t be allowed to get away with this.”
Gail
This character is David’s mother, who supports Wesley but also urges him to do what’s right, no matter the cost.
Gail
Len McAuley assists this character, who is forced to make a hard decision about his brother’s crimes.
Bentrock has this kind of population size.
Who did Julian pass the Sheriff job too
Wesley Hayden
“I’m not the one who’s going to have to live with this.”
Wesley
This character, a friend of Wesley Hayden and a backup sheriff in Bentrock, is called upon to help with the investigation into Frank’s crimes.
Len McAuley
Who was Len McAuley rumored to like
Gail
Frank
Why does Julian think frank shouldn't be arrested
“It was the last time I would ever see Frank. I was glad for that.”
David
This character is a wealthy and influential figure in Bentrock, whose beliefs in family loyalty often conflict with justice.
Julian Hayden
Although Len McAuley respects Wesley, he believes this is more important than family when dealing with Frank’s crimes.