Charlie Monroe
Charlie Monroe never asked to be the center of a mystery—but when her older sister Emily vanished without a trace, her world shattered. Now a high school student trying to survive the whispers, rumors, and pitying stares, Charlie finds herself stalked by a chilling presence who leaves behind cryptic messages and symbolic flowers. With each book, Charlie is pulled deeper into a web of lies, secrets, and murder that threatens to consume not just her, but everyone she cares about.
First Appearance: The Secret of the White Rose
Luke Bennett
Luke Bennett has been Charlie Monroe’s best friend since he could remember. The two of them inseparable, especially after Charlie’s sister Emily disappeared and her father dove into the investigation. Luke hopes to be Charlie’s anchor throughout freshman year. He expects Charlie to want to lay low and reminds her that she can still live her life, despite the challenges she’s faced so far. What Luke doesn’t expect is that their friendship would be tested harder than ever before and that he would end up in the crosshairs of an enemy he didn’t even know existed.
First Appearance: The Secret of the White Rose
Mia Anderson
Mia Anderson doesn’t even know who Charlie Monroe is when they both enter high school, other than the fact that Charlie’s sister Emily went missing the year prior. Little did Mia know that Charlie and Luke would become her two best friends. Mia’s bright personality and outspoken attitude is exactly what Charlie needs in a friend. What Mia also doesn’t expect, though, is that being friends with Charlie Monroe comes with consequences. And is Mia really ready to face those consequences head on with her two new friends?
First Appearance: The Secret of the White Rose
Sheriff Monroe
Sheriff Michael Monroe has only been sheriff of Hampshire County for four years, having been deputy for over a decade prior to that. He never expected that his life would change drastically when his oldest daughter Emily went missing. Now, as his youngest daughter Charlie enters high school herself, he has to learn how to balance investigating the disappearance of Emily with the growing needs of Charlie. Then, of course, there’s the flowers and notes from a mysterious figure that are being left for Charlie that changes everything for Sheriff Monroe—again…
First Appearance: The Secret of the White Rose
Bale Emerson
Bale Emerson is a sophomore at Silver Hollow High when Charlie enters his life. It doesn’t take long for her to catch his eye and the two hit it off rather quickly. Bale is supportive, understanding, and wants nothing more than for Charlie to be happy. In a lot of ways, he’s everything Charlie has ever looked for. But, as their relationship begins to grow, it also begins to put a strain on Charlie’s friendships and possibly her safety. The question Charlie really needs to ask herself is—can she trust Bale?
First Appearance: The Secret of the White Rose
The Figure
The Figure’s identity is unknown, but one thing is for sure—they are leaving flowers for Charlie along with notes. Some of it seems to be leading Charlie to an answer she wants to find, but some of it makes her think that The Figure actually wants her dead. Can Charlie learn who The Figure is? And—if she can—will it be in time to stop whatever is coming?
First Appearance: The Secret of the White Rose