CHARACTERS





Allison Sekemoto


This tough, sarcastic Fringer learned early how to survive: show no weakness, trust no one. Forced to choose between agonizing death and becoming what she despises, Allie's survival instinct still wins. Being a vampire isn't all bad (Heightened senses and incredible fighting strength? Awesome.), but this new, all-consuming hunger frightens even her....

Jebbadiah Crosse


Hardened by tragedy and hatred, Jeb's only goal is to reach Eden, a place rumored to be entirely free of rabids and vampires. With a preacher's charisma and zeal and a soldier's skill and discipline, he leads a handful of pilgrims, with his adopted son Zeke as his lieutenant.

Jeb’s group
The ragtag clan searching for Eden includes:

• Ruth, a suspicious teenager with designs on Zeke,   deeply devoted to her brother Caleb, age 6;
• Darren, a young man eager to prove himself Zeke's equal;
• Silas, a quiet older man devoted to his injured wife,   Teresa;
• Bethany, age 8 and Matthew, age 10, both orphaned;
• Jake, Jeb's third-in-command; and

• Dorothy, a deeply troubled woman with a tenuous grasp
  on reality.

Kanin


Allie's sire–the vampire who turned her–is one of the Masters, the most ancient and powerful of his kind. His piercing black eyes, tall, muscular form and calm, quiet demeanor make for one ominous specimen of immortality. He is a patient but demanding teacher who keeps his secrets close.

Ezekiel Crosse


Tall, lean and blue-eyed, 17-year-old Zeke is practically the anti-Allie. He's trusting and friendly, fiercely protective of the small clan that has gathered around his adoptive father, Jeb Crosse. He's been raised as a leader and taught some harsh lessons about obedience, loyalty and the irredeemable evil of vampires.

Jackal


The handsome and ruthless vampire king of Old Chicago likes his games bloody and his meals bloodier–both are supplied by the human gang of motorcycle raiders he commands.

Sarren


Scarred and seriously scary, this vampire is a real monster's monster. Cryptic, hypnotic, psychotic–he's got big, bad plans in his bald head...and they definitely involve Allie.

Stick


This watery-eyed scarecrow of a boy is the weak link in Allie’s Fringe crew who relies on her help to survive. He's annoying, but somehow you want to protect him.