Heaven’s Gate
Appendix 3: Cast
THE CAST LISTING contains a summary of when characters became part of the cast and their job titles or positions were, if relevant, at the end of Book 9 (less the epilogue) of the series. Within each division, characters are listed in order of appearance.
Casa del Fuego
Brian Frost: Narrator. Would-be chemist and one-time television star, Brian has found peace as a baker. 5'7", brown hair, blue eyes; Patrón of the clan and full member of both Casa del Fuego and Casa del Agua; martial arts master who has had to learn to control his power; birthday: 10/5/71; introduced as the narrator in Book 1.
Jessica ‘Heaven’ Barnes: The titular ‘girl next door’ who always had an eye out for Brian and continued to influence his life even as a famous international model; she became the star of Redress; birthday: 5/20/1970; introduced in Book 1.
Rose Davis Frost: CEO of Hearthstone Celebration Entertainment Network; 5'1", golden blonde hair, deep blue eyes; Brian’s cónyuge and Matrón of the clan; birthday: 12/21/1971; introduced in Book 1. She simply becomes the one everyone looks to like they do to Brian. Rose is the clan’s fire guide. Mother of Anna Marie Frost.
Anna Marie Frost: Rose and Brian’s daughter; birthday: 7/28/2007; introduced in Book 9.
Hannah Gordon: ETA Award-winning producer/director of Chick Chat; 5'5", brown hair, green eyes; Brian and Samantha’s cónyuge, April’s compañera; birthday: 7/5/1972; introduced in Book 1. She is La Madrina (the godmother) to all the children on the ranch and is Brian Junior’s ‘other Daddy’.
Samantha Cortales: Associate Producer for HCEN; 5'4", raven hair, brown eyes; Brian and Hannah’s cónyuge; has had total hair removal of everything below her nose; birthday: 2/4/1972; introduced in Book 1. She is the mother of Brian Robert Frost, Jr.
Brian Robert Frost, Junior: Samantha and Brian’s son; birthday: 11/8/2000; introduced in Book 9.
Danielle ‘Dani’ Wood Frost: Full-time mother of Alexandra (Xan) Delight Frost; youngest of triplets; 6'1"; part owner of the Heartthrob Café; Brian’s cónyuge; birthday: 8/4/1971; introduced in Book 7.
Alexandra ‘Xan’ Delight Frost: Brian and Danielle’s daughter; birthday: 1/1/1994; introduced in Book 8.
Cassie Clinton Whitaker: Teacher in the Corazón Academy; 5'4", brown hair; brown eyes; Josh, Brian, and Mary’s cónyuge; Josh’s wife; birthday: 1/26/1972; introduced in Book 1. Mother of Ruth Ann Whitaker and Patricia Frost Whitaker.
Ruth Anne Whitaker: Cassie, Josh, and Brian’s baby; birthday: 4/27/1998; introduced in Book 9.
Patricia Frost Whitaker: Cassie and Brian’s daughter; birthday: 7/24/2001; introduced in Book 9.
Dr. Josh Whitaker: Doctor of Physical Therapy with a practice in Bloomington. 5'10", brown hair; blue eyes; Cassie and Mary’s cónyuge; Cassie’s husband; birthday: 12/10/1971; introduced in Book 2.
Mary Williams Whitaker: Producer of Young Cooking with Chef Reese; 5'4", brown hair; blue eyes; Cassie, Josh, and Brian’s cónyuge; changed her last name to Whitaker when Josh and Cassie got married; birthday: 10/28/72; introduced in Book 5. Mother of Robert Allen Whitaker and John William Whitaker.
Robert Allen Whitaker: Mary, Josh, and Brian’s baby; birthday: 5/1/1998; introduced in Book 9.
John William Whitaker: Mary and Josh’s son; birthday: 8/24/2001; introduced in Book 9.
Major Whitney Anderson, USMC: Interim base commander of Camp Lemmonier in Djibouti preparing for war in the Middle East; 6'3", very dark brown hair, brown eyes; Brian’s cónyuge, first lover, and martial arts master; birthday: 5/3/1972; introduced in Book 1.
Liz Nowicki Frost: Beautician; 5'8", red hair, hazel eyes; Brian’s cónyuge, Doug’s amiga; in charge of hair and makeup for Hearthstone Entertainment; birthday: 5/18/1972; introduced in Book 1 and is a first for Brian in many things; Mother of Céleste Rose Frost and Sharon Lee Frost.
Céleste Rose Frost: Brian and Liz’s daughter; birthday 9/5/1995, birthday twin of James Swift; introduced in Book 9.
Sharon Lee Frost: Brian and Liz’s daughter; birthday: 12/3/1997; introduced in Book 9.
Jennifer Pratt: Vice President of Marketing at Hearthstone Celebrity Entertainment Network; 5'6", dirty blonde hair; Brian and Courtney’s cónyuge; birthday: 8/14/1971; introduced in Book 1.
Courtney Price: Brilliant PhD in Computer Science; 5'4", butterscotch blonde hair; Brian and Jennifer’s cónyuge; inventor and owner of Price Engineering, specializing in digital video editing and the Internet; birthday: 6/20/1971; introduced in Book 1; mother of Jenny Lynn Frost.
Jenny Lynn Frost: Courtney and Brian’s daughter; birthday: 3/17/2000; introduced in Book 9.
Elaine Frost: Host of Chick Chat; 5'3", red hair, brown eyes; Brian’s cónyuge (not related); birthday: 3/17/1969; introduced in Book 1 as Candace Jones.
Nicolette ‘Nikki’ Duval: Author of young adult women’s books under name Céleste d’Chevalier; writer for Chick Chat; and other television productions; 5'9", blonde hair (currently); brown eyes; Brian’s cónyuge; Nicolette was once also known as poet Nat Hart; birthday: 4/3/1972; introduced in Book 4 and was considered at least a little crazy.
Dr. Angela Kimes Olmquist: Medical research doctor working at The Hutch in Seattle; 5'5"; Brian’s compañera; married to Del Olmquist; birthday: 9/1/1971. Introduced very briefly in Book 1, reintroduced in Book 6.
Casa del Agua
Doug Swift: 6'3"; Sandy, Rhiannon, and Doreen’s cónyuge, married to Rhiannon. Birthday: 3/15/1972; died 4/1/2000; introduced in Book 1 as one of Brian’s new best friends and almost inseparable from him from that point forward. Father of James, Claudia, BD, and Douglas Jr. Daddy to Matthew and C-Rae.
Rhiannon Harris Swift: Architect; dark hair; noticeably buxom, especially after she began breastfeeding babies; 5'5"; Doug, Sandy, Doreen’s, and later Brian’s cónyuge; married to Doug; designer of most of the houses and construction at El Rancho del Corazón; birthday: 4/7/1972; introduced in Book 1. Mother of James, Claudia, BD, and Raven. Full member of both Casa del Agua and Casa del Fuego.
James Kenneth Swift: Rhiannon and Doug’s son; birthday: 9/5/1995, birthday twin of Céleste Frost; introduced in Book 9.
Claudia Doreen Swift: Rhiannon and Doug’s daughter; BD’s twin; birthday: 10/7/1996; introduced in Book 9.
Brian Douglas ‘BD’ Swift: Rhiannon and Doug’s son; Claudia’s twin; birthday 10/7/1996; introduced in Book 9.
Raven Frost Swift: Rhiannon and Brian’s daughter; born 8/1/1998; introduced in Book 9.
Doreen Swift: Office manager at the local newspaper; 5'7"; Doug’s sister/cónyuge; Rhiannon’s cónyuge and Sandy’s compañera; Brian’s cónyuge; mother of Matthew, C-Rae, and Douglas; birthday: 2/28/1968; introduced in Book 1 as Betts’s best friend.
Matthew Douglas Swift: Doreen and Brian’s son; birthday: 12/12/1991; introduced in Book 8; following Brian as a baker and is Ellie’s compañera.
Cassandra Rae ‘C-Rae’ Swift: Doreen and Brian’s daughter; birthday: 4/18/1994; introduced in Book 8.
Douglas Darnell Swift, Junior: Doreen and Doug’s son; born 2/14/2000; introduced in Book 9.
Sandy Donaldson: Computer graphic artist at HCEN; Sheriff’s daughter; 5'4"; hippie chick; long straight dark hair; Doug, Rhiannon, and Doreen’s compañera; birthday: 10/10/1970; introduced in Book 6.
Theresa ‘TK’ Kelly: Resort hotel manager in New Orleans; 5'4"; Rich’s compañera; birthday: 11/5/1973; introduced in Book 5.
Casa de la Tierra
Carl Fisher: Construction foreman with Ron Filmore Homes; 6'2" sandy red hair; Cathy, Brenda, and Louise’s cónyuge; birthday: 11/30/1971; introduced in Book 1 as one of Brian’s new ‘best friends’ and almost inseparable from that point on. Father of Lorelei and Paul.
Brenda Lenox: PhD in Math working as a consultant; 5'4" buxom blonde; Cathy, Carl, and Louise’s cónyuge; Brian’s amiga; birthday: 11/17/1971; introduced in Book 1 as the early bloomer and leader of the ‘posse’. Until Rose comes along, Brenda drives most of the clan’s interactions, but she is occupied by Carl most of the time. Some spectacular breakups.
Louise Bacon: Certified public accountant and auditor for HCEN; 5'6" dark hair; Brenda, Cathy, and Carl’s cónyuge; birthday: 6/10/1972; introduced in Book 4.
Cathy White Fisher: LPN at Bloomington Free Clinic; 5'9"; Carl, Brenda, and Louise’s cónyuge; birthday: 2/1/1970; introduced in Book 6. Mother of Lorelei and Paul.
Lorelei White Fisher: Cathy and Carl’s baby; born 11/4/1998; introduced in Book 9.
Paul Terrence Fisher: Cathy and Carl’s baby; born 7/18/2000; introduced in Book 9.
Judy Larson: Deputy sheriff; shortest clan member at 4'11"; El Rancho del Corazón security team lead; Ross’s compañera; birthday: 12/18/1973; introduced in Book 1.
Lexi Cortales: Samantha’s little sister; birthday: 12/1/1973; died 4/18/1993; introduced in Book 2.
Monte Miller: Fire chief for Corazón, Indiana; Sora’s little brother, 6'0"; birthday: 1/14/1974; Ross’s compañera; introduced in Book 2.
Ross Davis: Philosopher, author, and gardener; Rose’s little brother, 5'11"; deep thinker; Judy’s compañera and Monte’s compañera; birthday: 2/16/1974; introduced in Book 3.
Casa del Sol
Lionel Trane: Center for the Charlotte Hornets; 6'11"; Sugar’s husband; birthday: 2/10/1972; introduced in Book 1. Father of Leon, Leanne, Honey, and Daniel.
Sugar Evars Trane: Mother of Leon, Leann, Honey, and Daniel; 5'2" full-figured; Lionel’s wife; birthday: 1/2/1972; introduced in Book 1.
Leon Malcolm Trane: Lionel and Sugar’s son; birthday: 12/6/1992; introduced in Book 8.
Leann Trane: Lionel and Sugar’s daughter; birthday: 8/15/1994; introduced in Book 8.
Honey Blossom Trane: Lionel and Sugar’s daughter; birthday: 3/28/1996; introduced in Book 9.
Daniel Lamar Trane: Lionel and Sugar’s son; birthday: 6/17/1999; introduced in Book 9.
Lamar Trane: Chief Counsel for HCEN; 6'10"; Sarah’s husband; Lionel’s brother; birthday: 3/1/1969; introduced in Book 1. Father of Henry and Evelyn.
Dr. Sarah Gordon Trane, PhD: Cultural anthropologist working in survey and audience profiling; 5'6", brown hair, green eyes; Hannah’s sister, Lamar’s wife; birthday: 3/20/1970; introduced in Book 1. Mother of Henry and Evelyn.
Henry David Trane: Lamar and Sarah’s son; birthday: 10/31/1996; introduced in Book 9.
Evelyn Renee Trane: Lamar and Sarah’s daughter; birthday: 11/18/1998; introduced in Book 9.
Rich Fisher: Jazz saxophonist, TK’s compañera; 6'4"; Carl’s brother; birthday: 3/22/1974; introduced in Book 5.
Casa del Arco Iris
Geoff Hopkins: Computer network manager; Robyn’s husband; Sarah’s father; Kevin’s cónyuge; 5'11"; birthday: 5/30/1972; introduced in Book 2.
Robyn Koontz Hopkins: Geoff’s wife and Kevin’s cónyuge; mother of Sarah; 5'7"; birthday: 1/11/1972; introduced in Book 4.
Sarah Michele Hopkins: Geoff and Robyn’s daughter; birthday: 11/8/1994; introduced in Book 8.
Kevin Hofstedter: Gay psychologist; Geoff’s and Robyn’s cónyuge, 5'10"; birthday: 2/28/1972; introduced in Book 5.
Casa de los Caballos
Larry Irving: Wrangler and ranch manager at El Rancho del Corazón; Theresa’s husband and Dawn’s cónyuge; Eleanor’s, Leslie’s, Teri’s, and Drake’s father; birthday: 4/23/1965; introduced briefly in Book 2 and reintroduced in Book 7.
Theresa Adams Irving: Wrangler and ranch manager/natural medicines; Larry’s wife and Dawn’s cónyuge; Eleanor’s and Leslie’s mother; birthday: 10/21/1965; introduced briefly in Book 2 and reintroduced in Book 7.
Eleanor “Ellie” Marie Irving: Theresa and Larry’s daughter; birthday 8/16/1991; introduced in Book 7, born on Chick Chat; becomes Matthew’s compañera.
Leslie Dawn Irving: Larry and Theresa’s daughter; birthday: 12/16/1993; introduced in Book 8.
Dawn Vargas: Registered Nurse and midwife; Larry’s and Theresa’s cónyuge; 5'9"; birthday: 12/30/1969; mother of Teri and Drake; introduced in Book 6.
Teri Catherine Vargas Irving: Dawn and Larry’s daughter; birthday: 11/3/1998; introduced in Book 9.
Drake Lawrence Vargas Irving: Dawn and Larry’s son; birthday: 6/26/2000; introduced in Book 9.
Casa de la Bola
Tim Rubens: Coach/teacher at Scottsburg High School; Sora’s husband; birthday: 1/17/1970; introduced in Book 7. Father of one.
Sora Miller Rubens: Fitness instructor; 5'3", black hair, brown eyes; mixed Asian heritage; Tim’s wife, Monte’s sister; birthday: 1/20/1971; introduced in Book 2. Mother of one.
Casa de Borbon
Dr. George McCall: Psychologist; 6'2"; Debbie and Dorothy’s cónyuge; birthday: 9/18/1972; introduced in Book 3. Father of George, Danielle, Sylvia, and Benjamin.
Dorothy ‘Dolly’ Wood McCall: Part-owner of the Heartthrob Café in the village and franchised; oldest of triplets; 6'1"; birthday: 8/4/1971; introduced in Book 7. George and Debbie’s cónyuge. Mother of George Jr. and Sylvia.
George William McCall, Junior: George and Dolly’s son; birthday: 3/10/1999; introduced in Book 9.
Sylvia Lenore McCall: George and Dolly’s daughter; birthday: 1/8/2002; introduced in Book 9.
Debbie ‘Bolly’ Wood McCall: Part-owner of the Heartthrob Café in the village and franchised; middle of triplets; 6'1"; birthday: 8/4/1971; introduced in Book 7. George and Dorothy’s cónyuge. Mother of Danielle and Benjamin.
Danielle Wood McCall: George and Debbie’s daughter; birthday: 3/11/1999; introduced in Book 9.
Benjamin Bartholomew McCall: George and Debbie’s son; birthday: 1/10/2002; introduced in Book 9.
Casa de Audacia
Leonard Hamm: Majority owner of Designed by Leonard; 5'9"; birthday: 5/21/1974; introduced in Book 5.
Pam Owens: Model (often topless) and host of Fashion Week; 5'3"; birthday: 8/7/1974; introduced in Book 5.
Susan Conway: Chief operating officer of Designed by Leonard; 5'3"; birthday: 4/15/1974; introduced in Book 5.
Brett Owens: Elementary teacher, Pam’s younger brother; birthday: 9/27/1975; briefly introduced in Book 7 and reintroduced in Book 9.
Bob Felton: Marketing Manager at Designed by Leonard; Leonard’s compañera; birthday: 3/7/1974; introduced in Book 9.
Laurie Carlisle: Producer of Fashion Week; birthday: 2/12/1976; introduced in Book 9.
Chef Reese Mendenhall: Brian’s replacement on Young Cooking; birthday: 7/29/1977; introduced in Book 9.
The Clan of the Heart (at large)
Denise Raymond: Deceased; murdered at 17 after junior prom date with Josh; always remembered as one of the clan; birthday: 2/18/1972; died: 5/14/1989; introduced in Book 2.
Renee Carver: Curriculum Developer and principal at Corazon Academy; 5'5", brown hair; birthday: 12/2/1968; introduced in Book 1.
Nancy Hess: Returned to Mishawaka after graduation from IU; 5'6"; birthday: 6/3/1974; introduced in Book 5.
Addison Partridge: Manufacturing manager in Japan for Designed by Leonard; Brian’s sister-in-law; 5'9"; light brown hair; birthday: 4/15/1972; introduced in Book 4.
Jess Randolph: Videographer and director; Maggie’s cónyuge; introduced in Book 4.
Maggie Kwan: Producer/director of XX/XY; living with Jess Randolph, her cameraman; birthday: 6/30/1970; introduced in Book 7.
Adam Wolfe: Model; Warren’s compañera; birthday: 3/15/1971; introduced in Book 6.
Warren Devereux: Musician with the Warren Devereux Trio on Chick Chat and part time model, 5'10"; Adam’s compañera; birthday: 11/20/1970; introduced in Book 6.
April Lee: Lead cameraman, protégé, and compañera of Hannah, 5'8"; birthday: 7/14/1971; introduced in Book 6
Amber Drake: New host of Chick Chat for HCEN; 5'6"; birthday: 1/21/1974; introduced in Book 7.
Jason Brown: Lead cameraman for Chick Chat; birthday: 6/1/1970; introduced in Book 7.
Del Olmquist: Angela’s husband; florist in Seattle; birthday: 7/18/1969; introduced in Book 9.
Eric Sommers: Returned to Mishawaka after graduation from IU. Birthday: 10/14/1975; introduced in Book 8.
Tribe of Delight
Parents
Jack Raymond: Deceased; summer of 1989. Denise’s father; introduced in Book 2.
Hayden & Marilyn Frost: Brian’s parents; introduced in Book 1. Hayden and Marilyn took Anna Pratt as cónyuge in Book 6. Hayden died 9/1/2001.
Anna Pratt: Jennifer’s mother; cónyuge of Marilyn and Hayden; introduced in Book 2.
Rex & Maria Davis: Roxie, Rose, and Ross’s parents; Rex is a real estate attorney and handles the legal issues for the clan; introduced in Book 4.
Janet Anderson & Dave Albright: Whitney’s mother. Eventually married long-time boyfriend Dave; introduced in Book 4.
Rev. Saul & Evelyn Gordon: Hannah and Sarah’s parents; Saul is a minister in French Lick; introduced in Book 1.
Cecile Carver: Renee’s mother; introduced in Book 5.
Sylvester ‘Sly’ & Lily Cortales: Lexi and Samantha’s parents; Sly is a retired security consultant; introduced in Book 2.
Jean & Ariel Duval: Nikki’s parents; Jean is a corporate attorney; introduced in Book 4.
Malcolm & Regina Evars: Sugar’s parents; introduced in Book 2.
Jim & Jill Swift: Doug and Doreen’s parents; introduced in Book 7.
Ken & Claudia Harris: Rhiannon’s parents; introduced in Book 4.
Bill & Crystal Price: Courtney’s parents; own the Tally Ho Restaurant; introduced in Book 3.
Fred & Alice Jones: Elaine Frost’s parents; introduced in Book 4.
John & Bea Clinton: Cassie’s parents; own a private airport next to the village; introduced in Book 1.
Arthur & Teri Pratt: Jennifer’s father and stepmother; litigation attorneys in Indianapolis; introduced in Book 5.
Lech & Irene Nowicki: Liz’s parents; introduced in Book 2.
Doris Trane: Lionel and Lamar’s mother; introduced in Book 2.
Drs. Ben & Ruth McCall: George’s parents; Ruth is a psychologist; Ben is Professor of Sociology at IUSB; introduced in Book 5.
Doris ‘Mama Bear’ Hamm: Leonard’s mother; introduced in Book 6.
Sheriff Jim Donaldson: Retired Monroe County Sheriff near Bloomington; Sandy’s father; introduced in Book 6.
Dinita Kimes: Angela’s mother; emergency room nurse at Bloomington Hospital; introduced in Book 7.
Jack & Bonnie Owens: Brett and Pam’s parents; introduced in Book 6.
Bart & Sylvia Wood: Parents of the Wood triplets, Dorothy, Debbie, and Danielle; Bart owns Triple Crown Distillery in Bardstown; introduced in Book 8.
Ford & Ellen Barnes: Jessica’s parents; introduced in Book 1 when they find out Drew tried to sell Jessica.
Friends and Neighbors
Marshall & Martha Jacobs: Next door neighbor in Corazón; retired farmers who sold their farm to the ranch; introduced in Book 6.
Del & Maribelle Swanson: neighbors renting Marshall & Martha’s former home next door to the village; Del is a park ranger in Brown County; Maribelle is a natural foods grower and runs the market in the village; introduced in Book 8.
Amy Ward: Heaven’s chaperone and bodyguard; retired Marine; introduced in Book 7.
Lupe, Jose, Maria, Jorge, & Catarina Garcia: caretakers for Jessica’s house; introduced in Book 8.
Melanie Dennis: Actress hired for Hannah’s miniseries and adopted by Sly and Lily Cortales; birthday: 7/12/1983; introduced in Book 9.
Stephanie Dennis: Melanie’s sister, also adopted by Sly and Lily Cortales; birthday: 10/25/1988; introduced in Book 9.
Other Family
Allen and Betts Partridge nee Frost: Brian’s sister and brother-in-law; living in Seattle; introduced in Book 1. Parents of Madeline and Jonathon.
Madeline Partridge: Betts and Allen’s daughter; introduced in Book 5.
Jonathon Michael Partridge: Betts and Allen’s son; introduced in Book 7.
Jordan & Grace Partridge: Allen’s parents; introduced in Book 3.
Roxie Davis: Rose’s older sister. Book 3.
Cam & Patsy Jones: Elaine’s brother and sister-in-law. Cam is in a wheelchair. Book 4.
Bill Williams: Mary’s brother; introduced in Book 5.
Business
Harvey Grissom: Producer of The Homemakers’ Hour with Miss Polly; introduced in Book 4.
Miss Polly: Hostess and star of The Homemakers’ Hour with Miss Polly; married to Harvey Grissom; introduced in Book 1.
Miss Betsy: Mis Polly’s assistant. Book 1.
Joyce Lakey: Video editor for Hearthstone Entertainment; introduced in Book 7.
Shelly Ames: Former student reporter for WIUB-TV News, now at WNAP in Indianapolis; introduced in Book 7.
Don Randall: Intellectual property rights lawyer for Hearthstone Entertainment; introduced in Book 7.
Barb Smith: Contract lawyer for Hearthstone Entertainment; introduced in Book 7.
Roslyn Knightly: Reporter for Celebrity Entertainment Network Late Night; introduced in Book 8.
Patty Stills: Head of programming at Lifelong Women’s Network; introduced in Book 8.
Charles ‘Chuck’ & Francine ‘Frankie’ Curtis: Writers from Brown to work with Brian on XX/XY; introduced in Book 8.
Randy Johnson: 24, office manager for Hearthstone Entertainment; introduced in Book 9.
Barbara Jenkins: 30, audience development manager for Hearthstone Entertainment; introduced in Book 9.
Rebecca Verschuur: Brian and Rose’s administrative assistant; introduced in Book 9.
Armand Lockhurst: Owner of Lockhurst Media and CEN; introduced in Book 8.
Tony Durand: Works at HCEN and becomes Sandy’s boyfriend; introduced in Book 9.
High School Acquaintances
Teachers and Adults
Linda Abernathy: Home economics teacher and junior varsity cheerleader sponsor; Book 1.
Tom Boyd: Sixth grade science teacher; Book 1.
Randall Graves: Fifth grade history teacher; Book 1.
Doris Hammer: Senior English teacher and varsity cheerleader sponsor; introduced in Book 1 and influential through Book 5.
Ken Johnson “Mr. J”: High school chemistry teacher that Brian has in eighth grade. Book 1.
Anne Sullivan: Sixth grade English teacher and Brian’s 4-H foods sponsor. Later teaches advanced foods in the high school. Book 1.
Mr. Alex: Brian’s bus driver. Book 1.
Phyllis & Becc: Jennifer and Courtney’s Girl Scout leaders. Book 1.
Larry Nolan: Football coach. Book 2.
Natalie Streeter: Theater director. Speech teacher. Once known as Nat Hart. Nicolette’s mentor in high school. Book 2.
Samuel Taylor: Guidance counselor. Book 2
David: Sous Chef at the Tally Ho. Book 2.
Tim: Dude ranch foreman wrangler. Book 2.
Veronica: Dude ranch wrangler. Book 2.
Louise ‘Lou’ Casey: Women’s basketball coach at IU and for Whitney’s summer camp. Book 3.
Master Cho: Whitney’s martial arts master. Book 3.
Mr. Creighton: Fifth grade teacher who owns the Dog & Suds. Book 3.
Everett Darnell: High school principal.
Ava Christiansen: Women’s basketball coach at Potawatomie High School. Book 3.
Jack Phillips: Logansport varsity basketball coach and martial arts specialist. Book 5.
Coach Frank Hancock: JV and then varsity basketball coach. Former Marine and martial arts expert. Book 2.
Coach Mitchell: Varsity basketball coach Brian’s junior year. Book 4.
Susan McNamara: Health and citizenship teacher. Book 3.
Frau Meier: German teacher. Book 4.
Students and Peers
Phil Bishop: Kid Liz beat up in third grade because he trapped Rhiannon and wouldn’t let her go. Book 1.
Sammy D and Jimmy Sullivan: Tough sixth graders who kept Drew and his friends in line for Jessica. Friends of Bill Fisher’s. Introduced in Book 1.
John Hopkins: Geoff’s younger brother. Mentioned in Book 1.
Reggie Martin, Al, George, Rod, Bob: Varsity football front five in Brian’s chemistry class. Book 1.
Anne White: Homecoming queen. Book 2.
Lee Wilson: Doreen’s date at the lake. Book 1.
Allie, Amy, Jeanie, Lily: Girl Scouts at camp the week Brian met Jennifer and Courtney. Book 1.
Andrew: Another boy in 4-H foods. Book 1.
Avis: Brunette cheerleader. Book 1.
Barbara, Debbie, Kevin, Leslie, Rochelle: Kids at the dude ranch when Brian arranged to meet Jennifer and Courtney there. Book 1.
Sally: Betts’s roadtrip girlfriend. Book 1.
Simon: Samantha’s elementary school boyfriend. Book 1.
Rick Ambler: Second string quarterback when Brian is a freshman. Book 2
Jeff Lincoln, Birdman, Johnson, and Will: With Lamar, the first five varsity basketball players. Book 1.
Lynn Holt, Camelia Brown, Sondra: Girlfriends of the first five. Book 1.
Bert Wazniak, Sean Wright, Ty, Derek: JV basketball players. Book 2.
Lisa: Derek’s girlfriend. Book 2.
Jackson: JV football player and then varsity. Book 2.
Serena: Jackson’s girlfriend. Book 2.
Mercedes, Leo: Drama kids. Book 2.
David: Varsity basketball player. Book 2.
Shelly, Flo, Syl, and Sharon: Varsity cheerleaders with Renee. Book 2.
Amanda Drysdale, Henry Dickens, Jeremy Hawthorne, Sandra Jessiolowski: Members of the protest committee. Book 3.
Linda Snyder and Gail Spencer: Elaine’s college roommates. Book 3.
Ron & Tracy: ‘Friends” of Addison’s at New Year’s party. Book 3.
Barry: JV basketball player. Book 3.
Donna: Candidate for girlfriend of the day on Young Cooking. Book 4.
Brent & Trent Carlson: JV basketball players. Book 5.
‘Doc’ Phillips, Amanda Stierwalt: Students in Senior English. Book 5.
College Acquaintances
Lonnie & Ellen Phillips: Lonnie is Professor of Media at IU. Book 6.
Erin & Jim Richards: Erin is Nikki’s creative writing advisor at Brown; introduced in Book 6.
Carl Hanratty: Professor of Computer Science; Courtney’s advisor. Book 7.
Rebecca Gifford: Deceased. Lexi’s ‘Big Sister’ at Gamma House sorority. Book 8.
Janice Gifford: Rebecca’s older sister and a psychologist in Indy. Book 8.
Raymond Stiles: Deceased. Addison’s boyfriend. Book 8.
Other Friends and Neighbors
Cary Olson: Newspaper circulation manager and Brian’s boss. Book 1.
Mr. Henderson: Brian’s deaf old neighbor in Mishawaka. Book 1.
Hal: Head wrangler at the dude ranch. Book 1.
Mr. Baron: Neighbor farmer in Mishawaka. Book 2.
Mommy and Audrey: Lester “Hawk” Hawkins’s baby momma and daughter. Book 2. Re-introduced in Book 4.
Isaac & Leora Schmidt: Maribelle’s parents. Book 8.
Master Xi: Martial arts instructor and physical therapist. Book 8.
Dr. Jan Metcalf: Pediatrician. Book 8.
Adversaries
Over the years, there are adversaries to the friends and family. This list summarizes those from elementary school to adulthood who have been problems.
Drew Barnes: Jessica’s brother. Book 1 and died in Book 6.
David & Donald Kowalski, Andy Kaminski: Friends of Drew. Book 1.
Kirby Moore: Gang leader. Book 1.
Chad Brown: Varsity football quarterback boyfriend of Renee. Book 2.
Lester ‘Hawk’ Hawkins: The neighborhood tough who killed Denise Raymond. Book 2 and died in Book 4.
Nathan Dewey: SJV School Superintendent. Book 3.
Thomas ‘Tommy’ Westerling: Hannah’s druggie boyfriend in Evansville. Book 5.
Dick Randall: Crooked insurance adjuster. Book 6.
Steve Green: President of pseudo-fraternity AXE. Book 6.
Wayne Enders: Murderer. Book 6. Died in Book 8.
Bill Sharp: Cameraman for summer production. Book 7.
John Smith aka Chase Sanborn: Paparazzo who stalked Heaven. Book 7.
Tom Reynolds: Renee’s abusive boyfriend. Book 8.
Conrad Dole: Heaven’s manager/attorney/agent. Book 8 and died in Book 9.
Horses
I know you loved them, so here they all are.
Silk: Brian’s white (light gray) Arabian.
Paprika ‘Rika’: Betts’s Arabian mare show horse.
Jingo: Brian’s favorite mount at Starbridge Dude Ranch, later adopted by Brian.
Jubal: Horse at Starbridge that Jennifer fell from; later adopted by the Clan.
Lady: Horse at Starbridge that Courtney rode, later adopted by the Clan.
Penny: Horse at Starbridge, later adopted by the Clan.
Queenie: Horse at Stargridge, later adopted by the Clan.
Boots: Hal’s horse at Starbridge.
Snooker: Theresa’s prize-winning barrel racer.
Timber: Very big horse at Starbridge, later adopted by the Clan.
Diablo: Larry’s horse.
Jeremiah: Larry’s mule.
Toby and Tyler: Twin buckskins adopted for Brian’s birthday in Book 8.
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