Characters in Stillhouse Lake

Gwen Proctor

Formerly Gina Royal, a mother who remakes herself under a new name after her husband's crimes come to light and fights to keep her children safe.

Also in Killman Creek

Melvin Royal

Gwen's ex-husband, a convicted serial killer now in prison whose crimes made her a target of stalkers and online harassment.

Also in Killman Creek

Sam Cade

A neighbor on Stillhouse Lake who helps Gwen with repairs and becomes a close ally with a troubled past of his own.

Also in Killman Creek

Lanny (Stillhouse Lake)

Gwen's teenage daughter, who remembers much of the family's traumatic past and struggles to live under a new identity.

Connor (Stillhouse Lake)

Gwen's younger son, who helps the neighbor with repairs and dreams of becoming an architect.