Main Characters
- Rachel Sexton – the protagonist; a data analyst for the National Reconnaissance Office and Senator Sexton's daughter.
- Michael Tolland – an oceanographer and television celebrity-scientist.
- Zachary Herney – the President of the United States.
- Senator Thomas Sedgewick Sexton – Rachel's father, a presidential candidate and the main antagonist.
- Corky Marlinson – A world renowned astrophysist called in to authenticate the meteorite found by NASA.
- William Pickering – Director of the NRO and commander of the Delta Force
- Gabrielle Ashe – Senator Sexton's aide
- Norah Mangor – a glaciologist
- Dr. Wailee Ming – a paleontologist
- Xavia – A Marine Geologist
- Marjorie Tench- Senior Adviser to the President.
- Lawrence Erkstorm- Administrator of NASA.
Read more about this topic: Deception Point
Famous quotes containing the words main and/or characters:
“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
—Bible: New Testament John 8:32.
These words of Jesus are inscribed on the wall of the main lobby at the CIA headquarters, Langley, Virginia.
“Waxed-fleshed out-patients
Still vague from accidents,
And characters in long coats
Deep in the litter-baskets
All dodging the toad work
By being stupid or weak.”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)