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The RookDaniel O'MalleyThe Checquy Files, book 1

Characters in The Rook

6 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Myfanwy Thomas

    An amnesiac woman who takes over the life and Checquy post of the Rook, Myfanwy Thomas, to find out who tried to kill her.

    Also in Stiletto

Antagonists

  • Gestalt (The Rook)

    A single mind spread across four bodies, one of the book's main threats.

Supporting characters

  • Joshua Eckhart

    Chevalier Major of the Checquy's Foreign Operations, who can manipulate metal.

  • Linda Farrier

    A Lady of the Checquy's ruling court who can enter and influence people's dreams.

  • Bishop Alrich

    A long-serving Checquy supervisor and a vampire.

  • Henry Wattleman

    A senior Checquy leader with an unnaturally long lifespan.