Characters
- Seth Garin- Main character of the book. He is an eight year old boy with autism. His entire family is murdered in a reported drive-by shooting while on a vacation trip to the home of his father's old college buddy.
- William Garin- Seth's father.
- June Garin- Seth's mother.
- John Garin- Seth's brother.
- Mary Lou Garin- Seth's sister.
- Audrey Wyler- Seth's aunt. She takes custody of Seth after his family's unsolved murder. Lives at 247 Poplar Street.
- Herb Wyler- Seth's uncle. Commits suicide after Seth moves into his home.
- Brad and Belinda Josephson- The only black couple living on Poplar Street. Lives at 251 Poplar Street, corner of Poplar and Bear.
- Cynthia Smith- Clerk at the EZ Stop 24. She has been on the job one week.
- Steve Ames- Truck driver that stops outside EZ Stop 24. He is the only character not from Poplar Street.
- Ellen Carver- Eleven year old daughter of David and Kirsten Carver. Prefers to be called "Ellie".
- Ralph Carver- 6 year old brother of Ellie. Very spoiled and obnoxious, calls Ellie "Margret" to make her angry.
- Kirsten Carver- Mother of Ellie and Ralph, wife to David. David calls her "Pie".
- David Carver- Father to Ellie and Ralph, husband to Kirsten. Works for the post office. The Carvers live at 248 Poplar Street.
- Gary and Marielle Soderson- Gary is an alcoholic. Marielle is not well-liked by her neighbors. The Sodersons live at 249 Poplar Street.
- Cammie Reed- Mother to the twins, Jim and Dave.
- Jim and Dave Reed- Fraternal teen-aged twins.
- Tom Billingsley- Retired veterinarian. Lives at 246 Poplar Street.
- Peter Jackson- Professor at Ohio State. Lives at 244 Poplar Street.
- Mary Jackson- Wife of Peter. Works at an accounting firm. Is having an affair.
- Collie Entragian- Former police officer kicked off the force for alleged misconduct. Lives at 240 Poplar Street.
- Cary Ripton- Delivery boy for the Wentworth Shopper. Plays back up shortstop for the Wentworth American Legion Team.
- Kim Gellar- Lives at 243 Poplar Street with her teen-aged daughter Susie.
- Susie Gellar- Lives at 243 Poplar Street.
- Debbie Ross- Friend of Susie; is visiting for the day.
- Johnny Marinville- Author of the popular Pat the Kitty Kat children's books. Lives at 250 Poplar Street.
- Tak- Evil entity that possesses Seth Garin.
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