The Stranger Times: (The Stranger Times 1)

Hannah Willis

The new editor of The Stranger Times, sharp-tongued and resilient, recently divorced and trying to rebuild her life; practical and dry-witted with a no-nonsense demeanor.

Vincent Banecroft

The dishevelled, alcoholic, deeply cynical editor-in-chief; scarred and abrasive with a caustic sense of humor masking hidden trauma.

Grace

The kindly, motherly office manager who tries to keep the newsroom afloat and manage Banecroft's abrasive attitude.

Stella

A tough, rebellious young runaway who lives with Grace.

Moretti

A sinister, dangerous antagonist who sets the dark plot and conspiracy into motion.

Ox

The computer whizz, ufologist, and general office paranoid.

Reggie

An eccentric, elderly staff member with quirky habits and dry humor, adding comic relief to the newsroom.

Manny

A mysterious, gruff figure connected to the supernatural underworld the paper investigates; enigmatic and imposing. Manny has long white dreadlocks, a Caribbean accent, and a laid-back temperament.

Tom (DI) Sturgess

DI Sturgess is the only member of the Manchester police willing to engage with "woo woo" stuff, so he becomes an ally to the Stranger Times. He is supremely dedicated to his work, but his brusque personality and eccentric beliefs put him at odds with his colleagues.

Alicia Harnforth

Mrs. Harnforth is the owner of the Stranger Times. She established the newspaper as a means of keeping the Folk apprised of magical happenings and continues to fund it despite the paper hemorrhaging money.

Simon Brush

A nervous, awkward journalist at the paper, socially uncomfortable but earnest and loyal.