The Changeling
The ChangelingVictor D. LaValle
Characters in The Changeling
6 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Apollo Kagwa
A rare-book dealer in New York and new father whose search for his missing wife leads him into a hidden side of the city.
Supporting characters
Emma Valentine
A librarian and Apollo's wife, whose disappearance after a shocking act of violence drives the story.
Lillian Kagwa
Apollo's mother, an immigrant whose family history and folklore shape what he comes to learn.
William Wheeler
A rare-book buyer who crosses Apollo's path through his book-dealing business.
Callisto
A community leader Apollo meets during his search, known as Cal.