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City of GhostsV.E. SchwabCassidy Blake, book 1

Characters in City of Ghosts

4 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Cassidy Blake

    An American girl who can step through the Veil into the world of ghosts since nearly drowning; she travels to Edinburgh with her parents' TV crew.

    Also in Tunnel of Bones, Bridge of Souls

Antagonists

  • The Raven in Red (Cassidy Blake)

    A malevolent spirit haunting Edinburgh that targets Cass.

Supporting characters

  • Lara Chowdhury

    A British-Indian and Scottish girl in Edinburgh who shares Cass's gift and teaches her to help ghosts move on.

    Also in Bridge of Souls

  • Jacob (Cassidy Blake)

    Cass's best friend, a ghost who can hear her thoughts and often interrupts her.