Stonehaven Police Department

Recently promoted to Detective after years on patrol, Jake Harper is a decorated officer with a reputation for seeing what others miss. He’s a Coast Guard veteran and devoted family man, finding strength in his wife Alyssa and their young daughter, Adelyn. But his badge hasn’t always been clean. A past betrayal at the Blackridge County Sheriff’s Office nearly ended his career, and the scars still follow him. With his name cleared and a second chance in hand, Harper is determined to prove that integrity isn’t a weakness; it’s the job.

Stonehaven Police Department

A veteran investigator with a calm voice and a spine of steel, Craig Foster has seen what this job can take from a person. After nearly two decades in Portland working major crimes, he stepped away from the chaos to finish out his career in quieter Stonehaven. Now he leads the city’s detective unit, bringing sharp instincts and a steady hand to every scene. Foster is a quiet force, respected by his peers and trusted by those who know what he’s carried. A husband and father of four, he has become a mentor to younger detectives like Jake Harper, teaching them that doing the right thing often comes at a cost, but shows them it’s worth it.

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

Austin Briggs doesn’t waste words and doesn’t miss details. A former Stonehaven detective turned federal agent, he now works high-stakes cases with Homeland Security Investigations. Calm under pressure and sharp as a scalpel, Briggs brings a tactical mind and quiet intensity to every operation. He’s one of the few people Jake Harper trusts without hesitation, and one of the few who never stopped believing in his return.

Stonehaven Police Department

Carrie Hurst is the squad’s digital forensics expert and a master of turning cold data into live leads. Smart, methodical, and relentlessly organized, she doesn’t miss details. With a background in patrol and years of investigative experience, Hurst is just as comfortable combing through hard drives as she is clearing a crime scene. Quietly loyal and fiercely protective of her team, she’s the one you want watching your blind spot.

Stonehaven Police Department

Ryan Cho is equal parts sharp mind and sharp mouth. Known for his irreverent humor and offbeat crime scene banter, he is the detective most likely to crack a joke mid-autopsy and still land the case. Beneath the sarcasm is a relentless investigator with a knack for spotting patterns and getting witnesses to talk. Cho may not always follow the rules, but he always finds the truth, no matter how deep he has to dig.

Wife. Mother. Philanthropy Professional

Alyssa Harper brings grace and grit to every room she enters. As a fundraiser and outreach coordinator, she balances high-stakes campaigns with the chaos of parenthood and the quiet strength of being married to a man who walks daily into danger. Fierce, brilliant, and unshakably grounded, Alyssa is the center of gravity in the Harper household — and the reason Jake never forgets what he’s fighting for.

Blackridge County Sheriff’s Office

John Dunham is the kind of lawman people either admire or fear. A former Marine with a chip on his shoulder, he rose quickly through the ranks by being louder, harder, and more aggressive than the men around him. Once known for pushing rookies to the edge, he now holds serious power in Blackridge County, and he never forgets a grudge.

Blackridge County Board of Commissioners

Thomas Alvarez knows how to climb. A former patrol officer and detective, he rose through the ranks to become undersheriff before stepping into public office. Now serving as county commissioner, he trades in policy, influence, and well-timed appearances. To the public, he is a model of civic leadership. To those who have worked under him, he is a man who always finds a way to come out clean.

CEO, Grant Technologies

Michael Grant was a man who moved in the shadows of influence. Brilliant and commanding, he built a company known for innovation and philanthropy. But power has a price, and not every connection he made was meant to be seen. Now, even in death, the questions around him are only growing.

Executive Vice President, Grant Technologies

Alan Whitaker lives fast and dresses sharp. Behind his polished smile and curated office is a man who knows how to navigate high stakes and high society. As second-in-command at Grant Technologies, he handles pressure with charm and keeps secrets close. In a world built on image, Whitaker knows exactly how much truth to show.

Registered Nurse, Jake’s Ex-Wife

Erin was once the fire in Jake’s life. Confident, magnetic, and sharp-witted, she could light up a room or shut it down with a single look. Their love story began with chemistry and conviction, the kind of romance that felt too intense to ever fade. But life had other plans. What started with passion eventually gave way to pressure, and the cracks that followed were deep and unforgiving. Erin remains a complicated presence in Jake’s past, a reminder of both who he was and who he refuses to become.

Musician. Soldier. Brother in Everything but Blood.

Quentin Everstone once felt like a permanent fixture in Jake Harper’s life. With talent that could light up a stage and a smile that could charm a crowd, he was magnetic from the start. They shared everything: dorm rooms, heartbreaks, late-night drives, and the kind of bond that only deep friendship can build. But some stories don’t end where you expect. And some betrayals cut deeper when they come from the people you once trusted most.