Johnny Merrimon - The 13-year-old protagonist and narrator. A year ago, his twin sister Alyssa disappeared, shattering his family. His father left, his mother became an addict, and Johnny is obsessively searching for Alyssa, skipping school and following any lead he can find. He is brave, intelligent, and determined despite the trauma he has endured.

Katherine Merrimon - Johnny's mother, who has descended into drug and alcohol abuse after Alyssa's disappearance. She is in an abusive relationship with the wealthy Ken Holloway.

Clyde Hunt - A detective who was in charge of the investigation into Alyssa's disappearance. He looks out for Johnny and admires the boy's courage and dedication to finding his sister, even as Hunt's own family has fallen apart over the case.

Ken Holloway - A rich and powerful man who forces an abusive relationship on the vulnerable Katherine Merrimon, taking advantage of her grief.

Jack - Johnny's friend who helps him search for Alyssa. Jack has one useless arm and an abusive police officer father.

Levi Freemantle - A towering, simple-minded black man who becomes an unlikely ally to Johnny after hearing God's voice tell him to help the boy.

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