Black House

Talisman 2

Description

Twenty years ago, a boy named Jack Sawyer travelled to a parallel universe called The Territories to save his mother and her Territories "twinner" from a premature and agonizing death that would have brought cataclysm to the other world. Now Jack is a retired Los Angeles homicide detective living in the nearly nonexistent hamlet of Tamarack, WI. He has no recollection of his adventures in the Territories and was compelled to leave the police force when an odd, happenstance event threatened to awaken those memories.

When a series of gruesome murders occur in western Wisconsin that are reminiscent of those committed several decades earlier by a real-life madman named Albert Fish, the killer is dubbed "The Fisherman" and Jack's buddy, the local chief of police, begs Jack to help his inexperienced force find him. But is this merely the work of a disturbed individual, or has a mysterious and malignant force been unleashed in this quiet town? What causes Jack's inexplicable waking dreams, if that is what they are, of robins' eggs and red feathers? It's almost as if someone is trying to tell him something. As that message becomes increasingly impossible to ignore, Jack is drawn back to the Territories and to his own hidden past, where he may find the soul-strength to enter a terrifying house at the end of a deserted track of forest to encounter obscene and ferocious evils.

Peter Straub recently read from the first chapter of the book at The International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts 22. The section read involved the gruesome murder of a little girl by a fisherman, and his dog later chews on the dead girls sneaker - with the foot still inside!.

Frank Mueller will be reading the Audio version of Black House, and it is reported to be 23 hours long. Also there are talks about releasing an .MP3 version on only 3 CD's - the first best selling book released in this way, as far as I am aware.

You can visit the official book page at http://www.blackhousebook.com and have a read of the official excerpt, and Random House has also mentioned that there will be an "enhanced e-book" version of Black House, with "never-before-seen notes from the authors and editor". Looks like we may have to buy both versions this time around!

Published

2001

Dedication

For David Gernert and Ralph Vicinanza

People

Name	Description
311	Band mentioned in passing
?, Kimberley	Mentioned by a man that Jack Sawyer rang
?, Madge	Elderly woman that lived on Maid Marian Way. Tried to get to Ed's Eats and Dawgs to see the investigation into the death of Irma Freneau with her husband
?, Maryann	Name on some graffiti on a sign at KDCU-FM and Ed's Eats and Dawgs
?, Rico	Character in a movie mentioned by Charles Burnside
?, Sophie	Mentioned by Judy Marshall
?, Stella	Character in the movie "Execution Express"
?, Troy	Name on some graffiti on a sign at KDCU-FM and Ed's Eats and Dawgs
Abbalan	Mentioned in passing
Acheson, Henry	In the band Dirtysperm
Adkins, Trace	Singer mentioned in passing
Alice	Character from Alice in Wonderland
Amberson, Reginald (Doc)	One of the Thunder Five that worked at Kingsland Ale. Completed a surgical residency at UI, but quit medicine after incorrectly calculating the dosage of medicine for a patient and the patient died. Helped Jack Sawyer with the investigation into the Murders by the Fisherman
Anderson, Debbi	Police officer in French Landing. 6'1"
Anderson, Sherwood	Author mentioned in passing
Andrews, Julie	Actress in The Sound Of Music
Astaire, Fred	Dreamed of by Alice Weathers
Aubrey, Jack	Mentioned in passing
Auden	Poet mentioned in passing
Avery, Nick	Bartender at the Oak Tree Inn
Avery, Steven	Author who's book was read by Mouse Baumann
Bach	Composer mentioned in passing
Barenboim, Daniel	Piano player
Baumann, Mouse	A large man who spoke to Bobby Dulac about Jacques Derrida. One of the Thunder Five who worked at Kingsland Ale. Helped Jack Sawyer with the investigation into the Murders by the Fisherman. He was bitten on the leg by the Devil-dog as they rode up to the Black House, and his body started to dissolve. Died of the injury
Baumann, Mr	Father of Mouse Baumann. Died in hospital
Bees	Used by Jack Sawyer to get into the Black House, and to kill the Overseers
Bell, Garland	One of 2 partners in Bell & Holland, a local law firm
Bell, Mr	Father of Garland Bell. Started Bell & Holland law firm with Mr Holland
Berigan, Bunny	Musician requested by Charles Burnside at the Maxton Elder Care Facility Strawberry Fest dance
Bierstone, Carl	The real name of Charles Burnside, that he used in Chicago. Evil man who was the South-Side monster while in Chicago, and now is the Fisherman in French Landing. Escaped custody after being convicted and sentenced to death in 1964. Killed by Tyler Marshall
Billinger, Toots	Tried to get to Ed's Eats and Dawgs to see the investigation into the death of Irma Freneau
Black Sabbath	Heavy metal band
Black, Jeffrey	State police detective assigned to the murders in French Landing
Blaine	Monorail that committed suicide
Blake, William	Poet read by Beezer St Pierre
Boettcher, Bunny	Son of Tom Tom Boettcher
Boettcher, Hermie	Resident at the Maxton Elder Care Facility. Brother of Tom Tom Boettcher. Retired geography teacher in room A17
Boettcher, Tom Tom	Resident at the Maxton Elder Care Facility. Father of Bunny Boettcher and brother of Hermie
Bogart, Humphrey	Actor mentioned in passing
Bond, Jane	Nurse in D ward at the French County Lutheran Hospital
Boogeyman	Ebbie Wexler is afraid of the Boogeyman
Boop, Betty	Mentioned in passing
Bradbury, Ray	Author mentioned in passing
Brautigan, Ted	Chief breaker
Breakers, The	Worked for the Crimson King. They have been used to destroy 2 of the 6 Beams, and one has stopped due to natural causes, leaving just one left
Brogan, Ferd	Killed by Charles Burnside in Chicago
Brown, Clifford	Musician listened to by Jack Sawyer
Brown, Leroy	Mentioned in a song
Brown, Perry	State police detective assigned to the murders in French Landing
Browne, Sam	A Sam Browne belt was worn by Bobby Dulac
Brynner, Yul	Bald actor
Buckley, William F Jr	Thought of by Dale Gilbertson
Budd, Grace	Victim of Albert Fish in Spring of 1928
Budd, Mrs	Mother of Grace Bud. She received a letter from Albert Fish about the murder of her daughter
Bumstead, Glad	Wife of Richie Bumstead. Died at 31 years old
Bumstead, Richie	Friend of Myrtle Harrington. Husband of Glad Bumstead
Bunch, John	Singer listened to by Henry Leyden
Bundy, Ted	Modern day murderer
Burnitz, Jeromy	On a poster in Tyler Marshall's Room. Played for the Milwaukee Brewers
Burnside, Althea	Supposed to have been an aunt of Charles Burnside that is paying for his care at the Maxton Elder Care Facility. There seem to be no trace of her in any records
Burnside, Althea	Owned a Diner in Butternut. No relation of Charles Burnside
Burnside, Althea	Black woman in Milwaukee. No relation of Charles Burnside
Burnside, Charles (Burney)	In room D18 of the Maxton Elder Care Facility. Arrived in 1996 at the age of 78. Acts as if he has Alzheimer's disease, but it seem to go into remission at times and he is in good health. His real name is Carl Bierstone, but he changed his name when he escaped from Chicago in 1964. He is the Fisherman. Killed by Tyler Marshall
Bush, George W	President of the United States
Calloway, Cab	Seen in a suit by Rebecca Vilas
Cantinaro, Hubert (Sonny)	One of the Thunder Five that worked at Kingsland Ale. Helped Jack Sawyer with the investigation into the Murders by the Fisherman
Carmichael, Hoagy	Singer liked by Henry Leyden
Carpenter	Character from Alice in Wonderland
Carrey, Jim	Comedy actor
Carton, Sydney	Character in a Charles Dickens book
Cavanaugh, Lily	Stage name and maiden name of Lily Sawyer
Charles, Ray	Blind singer and friend of Henry Leyden
Chicago	Band mentioned in passing
Chizzle, ?	Character in "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens. Attorney
Christie, Irving	Suffered a minor heart attack at the Maxton Elder Care Facility
Cline, Patsy	Favourite singer of Jack Sawyer
Cobain, Kurt	Musician mentioned in passing
Cole, Cozy	Musician mentioned in passing
Coleridge, ?	Author mentioned in passing
Como, Perry	Singer liked by Henry Leyden
Connery, Sean	Actor mentioned in passing
Cooper, Gary	Actor mentioned in passing
Cousteau, Jacques	Underwater explorer
Craven, Wes	Movie director
Crimson King, The	Dreamed of by Judy Marshall. Physically he is locked in a cell at the top of the Tower, but he uses various methods to allow himself to leave the cell. He uses Breakers to break the Beams
Crossan, John Dominic	Author on first century Christianity
Cruise, Tom	Actor mentioned in passing
Curless. Dick	Country singer
d'Artagnan	Mentioned in passing
Dahmer, Jeffrey	Modern day murderer
Daley, ?	Mayor mentioned in passing
Dalrymple, Hoover	Tried to get to Ed's Eats and Dawgs to see the investigation into the death of Irma Freneau. 71 year old man
Davis, Jonathan	Musician mentioned by Bobby Dulas
Dedlock, Lady	Character in "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens
Dedlock, Leicester	Character in "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens
DeLoessian, Laura (Queen of the Territories)	Lily Cavanaugh's twinner
DeLois, Judy	Maiden name of Judy Marshall
DeLois, Mr	Father of Judy DeLois
Deneuve, Catherine	Actress mentioned in passing
Derleth, August	Author mentioned in passing
Derrida, Jacques	Author mentioned my Mouse
Descartes	Author who's book was read by Mouse Baumann
Deschain, Roland	There is only one Gunslinger left, and he has trained 3 others
Desmond, Paul	Musician listened to by Jack Sawyer
Devil-Dog	Evil smoky-dog that guarded the road into the Black House. See-through. Shot multiple times by the Thunder Five, but only injured. Once the Big Combination was destroyed, it became real and died. It but Mouse Baumann and he melted away to nothing
Dickens, Charles	Wrote "Bleak House" that was read by Jack Sawyer to Henry Leyden
Dillinger, John	Mentioned in passing
Dillon, Marshall	Mentioned in passing
Dion	Sang "Runaround Sue"
Dirtysperm	A band liked by Morris Rosen. They did a cover of a Supremes song
Dorsey, Tommy	Musician played at the Maxton Elder Care Facility Strawberry Fest dance by Symphonic Stan, the Big-band Man
Dracula	Mentioned in passing
Drizzle, ?	Character in "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens. Attorney
Dulac, Bobby	Police officer in French Landing. Partner of Tom Lund
Eisman, Otto	Worked at French County Farm Equipment
Ellington, Duke	Seen in a suit by Rebecca Vilas
Ellison, John	Owned the property where the body of John Irekenham was found by Spender Hovdahl
Elroy	From the Territories. Once tried to rape Jack Sawyer in the Oatley Tap bar
English, Petra	Orderly from Asphodel
Erbter, Tommy	Made a comment about Judy Marshall to Tyler Marshall
Erickson, Weenie	Used to be the DJ at the Maxton Elder Care Facility's dances until he moved to Rancine
Evans, Bill	One of the Bill Evans Trio. Piano Player
Evans, Ethan	On the desk in D Ward. Helped Wendell Green to hide in the office of Dr Spegelnam and tape Jack Sawyer and Judy Marshall
Evinrude, Claire	Oncologist that lived with Jack Sawyer
Evitz, Buck	Postman who delivers to Jack Sawyer
Far Eyes	An Indian Chief who told his tribe to jump to their death in Great Bluff in 1888
Farren	Captain of the outer guards in the Territories when Jack Sawyer was a child. Let him into see the Queens Chamber
Fine, Morty	Works on the registration desk at the Nelson Hotel
Fish, Albert	Murderer from the turn of the century. He has been dead for 67 years, but the current murders are very much like his murders. One of his victims was Grace Budd, and he sent notes to the parents of the victims. Also ate part of the victims
Flagler, Herman (Poochie)	10 year old boy killed by Charles Burnside in Chicago
Flanigan, Phil	Singer listened to by Henry Leyden
Flannagan, Tommy	Musician listened to by Jack Sawyer
Flostad, Flora	Resident at the Maxton Elder Care Facility
Ford, Ford Madox	Author read by Jack Sawyer to Henry Leyden. Wrote "Te Good Soldier"
Fredriksen, Paula	Author on first century Christianity
Freneau, Irma	The third victim of the "Fisherman". 10 years old, and partly eaten by a dog. The Fisherman only wanter her leg. Disappeared 10 days after Amy St Pierre & 3 days after Johnny Irkenham. Found in Ed's Eats & Dawgs in French Landing
Freneau, Richard (Cubby)	Father of Irma and ex-husband of Tansy Freneau
Freneau, Tansy	Mother of Irma and ex-wife of Richard Freneau
Frost, Robert	Poet quoted by the Fisherman. Wrote "The Raven"
Furcal, Rafael	Baseball Player mentioned in passing
Gacy, John Wayne	Modern day murderer
Gafney, William (Billy)	Mentioned in an article on the wall in the Black House. Killed and eaten by Albert Fish
Garcia, Jerry	Mentioned in passing
Gardener, Robert (Sunlight)	Twinner of Osmond. Seen in Jack Sawyer's dream
Garfield	Cartoon cat
Garver, Freddy	From the Isle of Irse, 2 worlds down. Burned his left hand off when the Big Combination was destroyed
Gatskill, Ina	Secretary at French County Farm Equipment
Gilbertson, Dale	Chief of police in French Landing. Husband of Sarah and father of David Gilbertson
Gilbertson, David	Son of Dale and Sarah Gilbertson
Gilbertson, Ed	Owner of Ed's Eats & Dawgs in French Landing. 350 pounds, and died of a Heart Attack. Uncle of Dale Gilbertson
Gilbertson, Kent	Cousin of Dale Gilbertson, and brother of Randy Gilbertson
Gilbertson, Mr	Father of Dale Gilbertson, and brother of Ed and Rhoda Gilbertson. Dead. His house was bought by Jack Sawyer
Gilbertson, Mrs	Mother of Dale Gilbertson. She came from a long line of farmers
Gilbertson, Randy	Cousin of Dale Gilbertson and brother of Kent Gilbertson
Gilbertson, Rhoda	Maiden name of Rhoda Leyden. Sister of Mr Gilbertson, and aunt of Dale. Died of Liver cancer
Gilbertson, Sarah	Wife of Dale Gilbertson and mother of David
Ginsberg, Allen	Author mentioned in passing
God	Mentioned in passing
Godiva, Lady	Mentioned in passing
Goldberg, Rube	Artist mentioned in passing
Goldman, Albert	Author who's book was read by Mouse Baumann
Goltz, Ted	Owner of French County Farm Equipment in French Landing
Goodman, Benny	Musician requested by Alice Weathers at the Maxton Elder Care Facility Strawberry Fest dance
Gordon, Dexter	Musician mentioned in passing
Gordon, Trevor	Friend of Monty Fine
Gorg	Evil in the form of a Raven that could talk. Loured the children close, so Charles Burnside could capture them. Shot dead by Jack Sawyer outside the Black House
Gould, Glenn	Musician thought of by Jack Sawyer
Graasheimer, Merlin	52 year old man that was beaten in French Landing during the murders of the children
Graham, Miss	Lived with Miss Pentle in the house they named "Honeysuckle"
Grant, Cary	Mentioned in passing
Grauerhammer, Reinhold T	There was a hall in French Landing named after him
Green, Wendell	Reporter for the La Riviere Herald who would do just about anything for a story
Greer, Brooke	Ex Girlfriend of Jack Swayer. A screenwriter
Gretel	From the children's story Hansel & Gretel
Grisham, John	Author read by Judy Marshall
Gunslingers	From Gilead. They protected the tower and its beams. There is only one left (Roland)
Haarman, Fritz	Mentioned by Charles Burnside. A murdered from the 1920's. Executed for killing 24 people
Hale, Nancy	Girlfriend of Mouse Baumann in about 1999. Died a few months after they got close to the Black House
Hansel	From the children's story Hansel & Gretel
Harrington, Michael	Husband of Myrtle Harrington
Harrington, Myrtle	Friend of Paula Hrabowski. Wife of Michael Harrington
Hartfield, Sonny	The funeral home in French Landing is the Hartfield & Sons Funeral Home
Harvey, Paul	On the TV or radio
Haymes, Dick	Musician played at the Maxton Elder Care Facility Strawberry Fest dance by Symphonic Stan, the Big-band Man
Hemmingway, Ernest	Author mentioned in passing
Henreid, ?	From Henreid brothers furniture in French Landing
Herman, Woody	Musician played at the Maxton Elder Care Facility Strawberry Fest dance by Symphonic Stan, the Big-band Man
Himes, Chester	Author read by Jack Sawyer to Henry Leyden
Hobbs, Roy	Character in a movie
Holland, Julius	One of 2 partners in Bell & Holland, a law firm in French Landing
Holland, Mr	Father of Julius Holland. Started Bell & Holland law firm with Mr Bell
Holmes, Sherlock	Detective mentioned in passing
Holtz, Bob	Part time police officer in French Landing
Hooten, Sammy	Killed by Charles Burnside in Chicago
Hope, Bob	Singer and actor
Hovdahl, Lance	Lutheran Paster in French Landing
Hovdahl, Spencer	Found the body of John Irkenham. A loan officer with the First Farmer State Bank
Hrabowski, Arnold (Mad Hungarian)	French Landing Police Officer. He rang his wife Paula after the body of Irma Freneau was found, and she rung her friends. This got him suspended. 5'6"
Hrabowski, Paula	Wife of Arnold Hrabowski
Hrabowsky, Al (Mad Hungarian)	Relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals
Humpty Dumpty	Character in a children's nursery rhyme
Hutchinson, Vera	Worked at the Maxton Elder Care Facility
Irkenham, George	Father of John & Husband of Helen Irkenham
Irkenham, Helen	Mother of John Irkenham and wife of George. Received a letter from the Fisherman about the death of her son
Irkenham, John Wesley	7 year old boy murdered by the "Fisherman". Found partly eaten. The second victim
Jack the Ripper	Mentioned in passing
Jackson, Shirley	Author of Hill House
Jane Wyatt's Clit	Dirtysperms lead guitarist formed them, but left to form Dirtysperm
Jarnbyce	Character in "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens
Jarvis, Patty	Name on graffiti at Ed's Eats and Dawgs
Jesperson, Dit	Police officer in French Landing
Jesperson, Elmer	In room D12 of the Maxton Elder Care Facility
Jesus	Mentioned in passing
Jonah	Biblical character
Jones, Jim	Mentioned in passing
Jones, Tommy Lee	Mentioned in passing
Juan, Don	Mentioned in passing
Judas	Mentioned in passing
Kelly, Grace	Actress mentioned in passing
Kemper, Edmund Emil (III)	Modern day murderer. He murdered his mother
Kemper, Mrs	Mother of Edmund Emil Kemper III. He killed her and used her head as a dartboard
Kinderling, Thornberg	Criminal arrested by Dale Gilbertson & given a life sentence for the murder of 2 prostitutes. Husband of Wanda Kinderling. Farm insurance salesman from Centralia
Kinderling, Wanda	Wife of Thornberg Kinderling. Alcoholic who taught Sunday School. She shoots Jack Sawyer, and the wounds were fatal in this world. She tried to shoot herself, but had run out of bullets
Kissinger, Dean	Mentioned in passing
Korn	Band mentioned in passing
Kornheiser, Tony	Sportscaster mentioned in passing
Krupa, Gene	Musician mentioned in passing
Kuby, Milly	Came 4th in a statewide spelling bee
Lackley, Mr	Patient in D Ward at the French County Lutheran Hospital
Lady Magowan	Mentioned by Charles Burnside
Lady Sophie	Mentioned by Charles Burnside
LaFargo, Scott	One of the Bill Evans Trio. Bass Player
Leary, Timothy	Mentioned in passing
Lee, Sam	Runs the "Reliable" laundry in La Riviere
Legion	One of the names used by the Fisherman
Lenore	Character in Poe's "The Raven"
Leone, Anglo	At the investigation into the death of the Black Man at the Santa Monica Pier. Disliked Jack Sawyer
Lepplemier, Gertrude	82 year old woman that died in a house fire in Arden. Wife of Horst Lepplemier
Lepplemier, Horst P	82 year old man that died in a house fire in Arden. Husband of Gertrude Lepplemier
Lewis, C S	Author who's book was read by Mouse Baumann
Lewis, Jerry Lee	Singer mentioned in passing
Leyden, Henry	Friend of Jack Sawyer. He is also known as George Rathburn, the Wisconsin Rat, Joe Strummer, Symphonic Stan, and Henry Shake. Blind. Husband of Rhoda Leyden. Owned almost 3,000 CD's and is very knowledgeable about music
Leyden, Rhoda	Married name of Rhoda Gilbertson. Wife of Henry Leyden. Buried in Noggin Mound Cemetery
Limbaugh, Rush	His radio show is transmitted on KDCU-AM
Little Sisters, The	Act as healers in the Territories, but are really Vampires that kill their patients
Locher, Mrs	Teacher of Tyler Marshall
Lodge, Beatrice	Character played by Lily Cavanaugh in the movie "Execution Express"
Loretta, Mark	Baseball Player mentioned in passing
Loveless, Patty	Singer mentioned in passing
Lund, Tom	Police officer in French Landing. Partner of Bobby Dulac
Lynyrd Skynyrd	Band mentioned in passing
Machiavelli	Mentioned in passing
Mad Mongoloid	Elvena Morton's name for the Wisconsin Rat
Malamud, Bernard	Author of "The Natural"
Malshun, Lord (Mr Munshun)	Master of Charles Burnside. Has one eye, and changes shape and appearance all the time
Manassas, Fats	Musician mentioned in passing
Manchu, Fu	Mentioned in passing
Mandel, Johnny	Did the soundtrack for Lost Summer, one of Lily Sawyer's movies
Marcos, Imelda	Mentioned as loving shoes
Marshall, Fred	Works at French County Farm Equipment in French Landing. Lives at 16 Robin Hood Lane, Libertyville, French Landing. Father of Tyler Marshall and wife of Judy. Asked Jack Sawyer for his help in finding Tyler
Marshall, Judy	Wife of Fred Marshall and mother of Tyler Marshall. 5'2". Married name of Judy DeLois. She is experiencing odd dreams and thinks she may be losing her mind. Asked Jack Sawyer for his help in finding Tyler. Twinner of Sophie. Knew about the territories that Jack had visited
Marshall, Mrs	Mother of Phil & Fred Marshall
Marshall, Phil	Brother of Fred Marshall. Ran the family farm
Marshall, Tyler	Son of Judy and Fred Marshall. 10 year old. Disappears off the street when he is taken by the Fisherman. He was to be delivered to the Crimson King as one of the two most powerful Breakers ever known. He escaped when he killed Charles Burnside, and helped free over 750 children from slavery where they were used as power for the Big Combination, before returning to his parents
Martin, Dean	Actor mentioned in passing
Martin, Kiz	Died in a bike accident with the Thunder Five. Fell off the bike after hitting a small stick
Martin, Steve	Comedy actor
Mary	Mother of Jesus
Massengale, Janna	Female Bartender at the Taproom
Mathas, Johnny	Musician mentioned in passing
Maxton, Ashley	7 Year old daughter of William and Marion Maxton
Maxton, Herbert	Opened the Maxton Nursing home, that was later renamed the Maxton Elder Care Facility. Father of William Maxton
Maxton, Marion	35 Year old wife of William Maxyon. 5 foot 5 inches, 190 pounds
Maxton, Trey	9 Year old son of William and Marion Maxton
Maxton, William (Chipper)	42 year old director of the Maxton Elder Care Facility. Spent 5 years with the IRS. Lover of Rebecca Vilas. Husband of Marion Maxton & Father of Trey and Ashley. Killed by Charles Burnside using a set of garden shears
May, Billy	Musician mentioned in passing
McGurk, Black Jack	Mentioned in a movie starring Lily Cavanaugh
McGwire, Mark	On a poster in Tyler Marshall's Room. He is Tyler's idol
McKay, Steamy	Elderly shoe-shine that worked outside the French Landing library
Metzger, Mrs	Mother of Ronnie Metzger
Metzger, Ronnie	He was one of the 3 boys that were with Tyler Marshall shortly before he disappeared. Had a minor speech impediment
Meyerhoff, Ada	Resident at the Maxton Elder Care Facility
Miller, Glen	Musician mentioned in passing
Mizzle, ?	Character in "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens. Attorney
Moby Dick	Whale from children's story
Monday Man	The evil entity that infected Albert Fish
Monroe, Vaugn	Author mentioned in passing
Moon, Lester (Stinky Cheese)	Bartender at the Sand Bar
Moon, Mrs	Mother of Lester Moon. Cooked at the Sand Bar
Mooney, Ralph	Wrote the song "Crazy Arms" that was sung by Patsy Cline
Morgan of Orris	Twinner of Morgan Sloat. Molested Sophie when she was 12, leaving her unable to bear children
Morton, Elvena	Housekeeper of Henry Leyden
Murrow, Edward R	Reporter mentioned in passing
Nabokov, Vladimir	Author read by Jack Sawyer to Henry Leyden
Neary, Floyd	Tried to get to Ed's Eats and Dawgs to see the investigation into the death of Irma Freneau. Brother of Frank
Neary, Frank	Tried to get to Ed's Eats and Dawgs to see the investigation into the death of Irma Freneau. Brother of Floyd
Nestler, Paul	Part time police officer in French Landing
Noah	Biblical character
Normandie, Mrs	6th grade teacher of Tansy Freneau
O'Keefe, Georgia	Artist who's posters are in Dr Spegelman's office at the French County Lutheran Hospital
O'Neal, Nancy	Character played by Lily Cavanaugh
O'Neal, Shaquille	On a poster in Tyler Marshall's Room
Oakley, Annie	Mentioned in passing
Oop, Alley	Mentioned in passing
Osgood, Mrs	Mother of Susan Osgood. Lived in Idaho
Osgood, Susan (Bear Girl)	Common-law wife of Armand St Pierre, and mother of Amy St Pierre
Osmond	Twinner of Sunlight Gardener
Oswald, Lee Harvey	Mentioned in passing
Overseers, The	Keep the Wheels turning in the Big Combination. Green Skin and Yellow Eyes
Packard, Estelle	Name that Jack Sawyer called a woman in D Ward of the French County Lutheran Hospital
Parker, Lester (Speedy)	In dream of Jack Sawyers. A friend of Jack's as a child. A blues singer. Twinner of Parkus. He saves the life of Jack Sawyer when he takes him into the Territories after he is fatally wounded by Wanda Kinderling
Parker, Charlie	Musician mentioned in passing
Parkus	Twinner of Speedy Parker. A gunslinger, or lawman from the territories
Patel, Rajan	Day clerk at the 7-Eleven in French Landing
Patricia	Monorail that committed suicide
Paycheck, Johnny	Singer mentioned in passing
Penniman, ?	Wanted George Rathburn to star on ESPN's national radio show, but he refused
Pentle, Miss	Lived with Miss Graham in the house they named "Honeysuckle"
Perelman, S J	Author read by Jack Sawyer to Henry Leyden
Plotsky, ?	Neighbour of Fred Marshall
Poe, Edgar Alan	Poet that wrote "The Raven"
Poirot, Hercule	Character in a book, mentioned in passing
Porter, Farfield	Jack Sawyer owned some of this artist's work
Porter, Georgette	Worked at the Maxton Elder Care Facility. Once caught Charles Burnside masturbating. Killed by Charles Burnside using garden Shears
Potter, George	Lived in room 314 of the Nelson Hotel. Stopped Charles Burnside from getting a housing estate contract in the late 1970's, and went bankrupt in the 1990's. He was set up for the murders of the children by Charles Burnside using photographs. Has cancer, with only a few months to live
Potter, Harry	Author mentioned in passing
Praetorious, Elvar	36 year old Swedish Tourist that was beaten up by 3 men in French Landing during the murders of the children
Presley, Elvis	Singer mentioned in passing
Proust, Marcel	Author to be read in the future by Jack Sawyer to Henry Leyden
Purvis, Deke	Lives on Maid Marion Way in French Landing. Husband of Enid Purvis
Purvis, Enid	Wife of Deke Purvis. Rang Fred Marshall at work when she heard Judy Marshall scream
Queen Bee	Helped guide Jack Sawyer inside the Black House
Queen, Ellery	Author mentioned in passing
Rack, ?	Acting head nurse on Ward D of the French County Lutheran Hospital, when Nurse Bond was not on duty
Raggedy Ann	Mentioned in passing
Railsback, Andrew	70 year old man that lived in room 307 of the Nelson Hotel
Rakine, Josella	From Bating, England. Escaped to our world when the Big Combination was destroyed
Ramone, Dee Dee	Musician mentioned by Bobby Dulas
Rathburn, George	Ran a morning talk-back show on KDCU-AM titled "Badger Barrage". Really Henry Leyden
Rathburn, Mrs	Mother of George Rathburn
Reagan, Ronald	Former President of the USA
Redding, John P	FBI agent that is keeping an eye on the murders in French Landing
Redford, Robert	Actor that played Roy Hobbs in a movie
Reese, Pokey	Baseball Player mentioned in passing
Reilly, Harry	Friend of Mouse Baumann after College. Murdered by Sal Turso. Had his head cut off
Renniker, Ellen	Mother of T J Renniker
Renniker, T J	He was one of the 3 boys that were with Tyler Marshall shortly before he disappeared. Son of Ellen Renniker
Richard, Little	Singer from the 1950's
Rockwell, Norman	Artist mentioned in passing
Roeper, Herb	Barber in French Landing
Rosen, Morris	U-Crew summer intern from WU at KDCU-AM
Rosen, Mr	Father of Morris Rosen
Rouncewell, Mrs	Character in the book "Bleak House"
Royal, Roy	Barber in French Landing. Husband of Tillie Royal
Royal, Tillie	Wife of Roy Royal
Ruckelman, Erland	Brother of Teddy Ruckelman
Runkleman, Teddy	Tried to get to Ed's Eats and Dawgs to see the investigation into the death of Irma Freneau
Saknessum, Freddy	Tried to get to Ed's Eats and Dawgs to see the investigation into the death of Irma Freneau
Sandburg, Carl	Mentioned in passing
Sanger, Doodles	Tried to get to Ed's Eats and Dawgs to see the investigation into the death of Irma Freneau. Party girl that used to work at the Nelson Hotel 10 years ago
Sanger, Mr	Father of Doodles Sanger
Sawyer, Jack (Hollywood)	Retired police officer from LA. Bought a house in French Landing off Dale Gilbertson, who he met when involved with the arrest of Thornberg Kinderling, and became good friends with Henry Leyden and helped with the investigation into the Fisherman. Saved the life of Tyler Marshall, and helped over 750 Children escape from the Big Combination, which was destroyed by Tyler Marshall. Shot fatally by Wanda Kinderling, but recovered from the wounds because he was taken into the Territories by Speedy Parker
Sawyer, Lily	Mother of Jack Sawyer. An actress in many "B Grade" movies. Dead. Married name of Lily Cavanaugh
Sawyer, Phillip Stevenson	Father of Jack Sawyer and husband of Lily Sawyer. Died when Jack was a child
Sawyer, Tom	Mentioned in passing
Schwartzenegger, Arnold	Actor mentioned in passing
Scooby Doo	Cartoon dog
Seals, Chuck	Wrote the song "Crazy Arms" that was sung by Patsy Cline
Seger, Bob	Singer mentioned in passing
Selig, Bud	Baseball commissioner
Sexson, Richie	Played for the Milwaukee Brewers
Shake, Henry	Alias of Henry Leyden. A radio announcer
Shaw, Artie	Musician played at the Maxton Elder Care Facility Strawberry Fest dance by Symphonic Stan, the Big-band Man
Shellbarger, Franky	Loan officer at the First Farmers bank
Sinatra, Frank	Musician played at the Maxton Elder Care Facility Strawberry Fest dance by Symphonic Stan, the Big-band Man
Skarda, Patrick J	Doctor in French Landing
Sloat, Morgan	Partner of Phillip Sawyer. He ripped the family off for many millions after the death of Phillip
Sloat, Richard	Friend of Jack Sawyer as a child. Now head of the law firm Sloat and Associates. Twinner of Morgan of Orris
Slobberbone	Band listened to by the Wisconsin Rat
Slow Mutants, The	Live in the Blasted Lands
Smith, George	Day manager of the Nelson Hotel
Snivelling Shits	Band on a T-Shirt worn by Morris Rosen
Snyder, Gary	Author mentioned in passing
Soderholm, Roy	Owner Roy's Store in French Landing
Sophie of Canna (Sophie the Good) (Young Queen)	Twinner of Judy Marshall. Became the Queen of the Territories, and successor of Laura DeLoessian. Molested by Morgan of Orris, and could not have children
Soule, Howie	The V-Crew engineer at KDCU-AM
Speaking Demon, The	Mentioned by Parkus as once having inhabited an area
Spiegleman, Dr	Doctor of Judy Marshall in ward D of the French County Lutheran Hospital
Springer, Jerry	TV Show personality
St Pierre, Amy	8 year old girl murdered by the "Fisherman". Found with her liver and tongue eaten. The first victim. Daughter of Armand St Pierre and Susan Osgood
St Pierre, Armand (Beezer)	One of the Thunder Five that worked for Kingsland Ale. Father of Amy St Pierre. Helped Jack Sawyer with the investigation into the Murders by the Fisherman
Stein, Gertrude	Author mentioned in passing
Steppenwolf	Band mentioned in passing
Stern, Howard	Mentioned in passing
Stevens, Pam	Police officer in French Landing
Strassner, William (Kaiser Bill)	One of the Thunder Five that worked at Kingsland Ale. Helped Jack Sawyer with the investigation into the Murders by the Fisherman
Strode, Woody	Black actor that worked with Lily Cavanaugh
Strummer, Joe	Henry Leyden hires a post box under this name to post in the tapes of the "Wisconsin Rat" into KWLA radio station
Stutz, Samuel	Photographer in French Landing
Summerson, Esther	Character in "Bleak House" by Charles Dickens
Superman	Mentioned in passing
Supremes, The	Dirtysperm did a cover of one of their songs
Symphonic Stan, the Big-Band man	One of the many persona's of Henry Leyden. Did the Strawberry Fest Hop at the Maxton Elder Care Facility
Syverson, Mrs	Resident at the Maxton Elder Care Facility
Tcheda, Danny	One of 14 full time RMP Cops in French Landing
Teach, Edward	Pirate
Tedesco, Iliana	UCLA History student that had a relationship with Jack Sawyer
Temperly, Daisy	Patient of Doc Amberson that was given the wrong dose of medicine after her 3rd surgery after a car accident. She died as a result of Doc Amberson's mistake. Had Blond hair & Brown eyes
Tessier, Kirby	Police partner of Jack Sawyer in 1997
Thatcher, Becky	Mentioned in passing
Therriault, Ernie	Retired cop that sometimes does the night dispatch in French Landing & Some private security work at the banks
Thorvaldson, Thorvald	In room D12 of the Maxton Elder Care Facility
Throneberry, Irving	Friend of Andrew Railsback. Lived in the Nelson hotel
Thurber, James	Author read by Jack Sawyer to Henry Leyden
Tinky Winky	Judy Marshall was going a bit 'Tinky Winky'
Tisbury, Rod	Chief mechanic at French County Farm Equipment
Topham, Turner	Paedophile from Londinorium, 3 worlds over from ours. Died in the street when the Big Combination was destroyed
Toto	Dog from the Wizard of Oz
Towns, Bill	In a movie with Lily Cavanaugh
Tubby	Dog mentioned in passing
Turso, Sal	Friend of Mouse Baumann after College. Convicted of Second Degree murder of Harry Reilly, and hung himself 6 months later
Ucky Ducky	In the band Dirtysperm
Updahl, Duane	Owned a place in French Landing
Updike, Smokey	Mentioned in passing
Usher, Roderick	Thought of by Jack Sawyer
Van Dusen, Bertha	Old woman with bow legs
Van Morrison	Band mentioned in passing
Vanche, Warren	Singer listened to by Henry Leyden
Vermes, Geza	Author on first century Christianity
Vilas, Rebecca	Worked at the Maxton Elder Care Facility as the secretary of William Maxton. Lover of William Maxton
Walker, Ardis	Runs the Bait shop in French Landing
Wallflowers	Band mentioned in passing
Walrus	Character from Alice in Wonderland
Wanderly, Don	Brother of Milton Wanderly
Wanderly, Milton	School teacher who disappeared. His face was seen stretched on a board in the library of the Black House. Brother of Don Wanderly
Warren, Beth	French Landing town treasurer
Watson	Helper of Sherlock Holmes
Wayne, Bruce	Mentioned in passing
Wayne, John	Actor
Weathers, ?	4 Unnamed Children of Alice Weathers
Weathers, Alice	In the single resident room D10 of the Maxton Elder Care Facility. Taught piano
Weathers, Martin	Son of Alice Weathers
Webb, Chick	Mentioned in passing
Welk, Lawrence	Author mentioned in passing
Wexler, Ebbie	Son of Pete Wexler. He was one of the 3 boys that were with Tyler Marshall shortly before he disappeared
Wexler, Pete	Cleaner at the Maxton Elder Care Facility. Father of Ebbie Wexler. Sometimes mean to the residents
Whitestone, Norma	Doctor of Tansy Freneau. Associate of Pat Skarda
Wickman, ?	Baseball Player mentioned in passing
Wiggins, Tom	KDCU-AM station manager
Willeford, Charles	Author read by Jack Sawyer to Henry Leyden
Winfrey, Oprah	TV Show Host
Winnie the Pooh	Character from a children's story
Wisconsin Rat, The	Announcer on KWLA that did the evening Drive-Time program. Really Henry Leyden
Witch, The	From the children's story Hansel & Gretel
Wold, Chesney	Character in the book "Bleak House"
Wolf	Friend of Jack Sawyer as a child. Died
Woods, Tiger	Golfer mentioned in passing
Wyeth, Andrew	Artist mentioned in passing
Yerxa, ?	Son of Butch Yerxa. Made his father a paperweight that was used to hit Tyler Marshall
Yerxa, Butch	Works at the Maxton Elder Care Facility
Young, Lester	Musician listened to by Jack Sawyer