Holly Gibney
Holly Gibney is a private detective tasked with solving the mysterious disappearance of a young girl called Bonnie. The author describes Holly as a shy woman but intelligent, brave, determined and optimistic to accomplish her tasks according to schedule. When Bonnie’s mother initially approaches Holly, she is reluctant to accept the case because it is complicated.
After Holly starts her investigation concerning the disappearance of Bonnie, she discovers a bizarre elderly couple is linked to her disappearance. The elderly couple sacrifices young children for them to retain their youth. The couple has engaged in these dark practices for decades, and no one has discovered their dirty dealings.
Penny Dahl
Penny Dahl is Bonnie’s mother, and the author describes her as a loving, caring and responsible parent. When Bonnie disappears mysteriously, Penny becomes depressed and seeks help from a private investigator to help her locate her daughter. When Penny first approaches Holly, she is disappointed because she turns down her offer. However, Penny is excited when Holly decides to look for the whereabouts of Bonnie.
Bonnie Dahl
Bonnie Dahl is the daughter of Penny. Dahl is a young, innocent girl who despairs mysteriously from her home. Bonnie is unaware that an elderly couple has been trying to kidnap her to conduct their dark sacrifices. While Bonnie plays outside mere blocks, she is kidnapped and disappears.
Professors Rodney
Professor Rodney is the husband of Emily Harris. Professor Rodney is a brutal man who does anything to ensure he remains young with his wife. One of the things Professor Rodney does with his wife to remain young is to sacrifice young children to dark powers.
Emily Harris
Emily Harries is the wife of Professor Rodney. Like her husband, Emily is a retired academician who has lived with her husband for decades. Emily is a cunning and atrocious woman who encourages her husband to kidnap and sacrifice young children so that they can retain their youthfulness. Emily and her husband are the main suspects in the disappearance of Bonnie.
