Subjects
The Truth Seekers Nine
United by mystery, broken by fate. Nine members of Truth Seekers Anonymous met for the first time to unravel the real story behind the Millhaven Massacre — and walked into a terrible trap. Comrades behind the comfort of their keyboards, now thrust into a twisted game of death and lies: how well do the Nine really know one another?
Tabloid journalist
Alex
A spirited journalist from the United Kingdom, Alex is always chasing the next big story. Working for an American tabloid wasn’t his first choice after college, but he thrives on the thrill of the chase.
Wiretapping influencers or sifting through a has-been star’s bins, Alex believes in getting his hands dirty for the truth — especially where the rich and famous are concerned.
He joined Truth Seekers Anonymous to ease his conscience. He found anything but peace in Millhaven Asylum.
Police officer
Lisa
A decorated police officer with a stellar record and an impressive arrest rate. Her superiors would think twice if they knew about her covert role in an online vigilante group.
Truth Seekers Anonymous is Lisa’s secret tool: she makes sure the group’s findings enter the system through legal, enforceable channels.
Frustrated by crimes that go unanswered, Lisa embraces a little subterfuge for the greater good.
Security for a gambling ring
Chang
Once a junior boxing champion with a bright future, Chang was derailed when his coach pressured him into fixing fights for cash.
Caught by officials, he lost his place on the national team. Forced to make a living with his fists, he ended up working security for the very gambling ring that ruined him.
Now he feeds information to Truth Seekers Anonymous. If only he’d known about Millhaven Asylum, he might have stopped the group going there at all.
Senior account executive
Rachel
Rachel wins bid after bid, to the bafflement of her bosses.
Behind the charm lies a mind just as ruthless and conniving, fluent in old-fashioned blackmail and social media engineering.
Three promotions in a year and she has her sights set on the board — though her secret hobby of solving crimes with Truth Seekers Anonymous might get in the way.
Hospital orderly
Hans
A reserved hospital orderly who guards his private life closely, perhaps a habit from secretive military service.
Whether his past lies in the secret service or witness protection, he has never said.
For all his unassuming manner, Hans has surprised Truth Seekers Anonymous with an extensive knowledge of improvised explosives and chemical weapons.
Architecture student
Nina
A Japanese student passionate about architecture, Nina dreamed of exploring Europe’s historic landmarks. Her place at a British university seemed too good to be true — and it was: her billionaire father paid the Dean.
When rumours spread, she found herself shut out. Seeking somewhere to belong, she found Truth Seekers Anonymous, and now quietly funds the group with her father’s money.
That arrangement was a comfort, right up until she paid for the ill-fated trip to Millhaven Asylum.
Perfume counter salesman
Jak
Charming and quick-witted, Jak sells luxury fragrances with a warm smile and a sparkle in his eye.
He has found a lucrative sideline accepting money for dates with wealthy patrons, juggling his acquaintances so their paths never cross.
Jak prefers to avoid drama, but he overhears rumours far more scandalous than his own exploits. If only he’d heard more about Millhaven Asylum…
Pharmacist
Priya
A kind, gentle pharmacist, Priya joined the family business to help people — and grew disillusioned when she saw how many couldn’t get the medicine they needed.
She dislikes breaking the law, but she will bend the rules for those without papers or money, adjusting a number here and there.
She lends her medical expertise to Truth Seekers Anonymous, deciphering coroners’ reports.
Artist and forger
Beck
A talented artist who struggled to find steady work until landing a restoration contract with a prestigious gallery — a job that turned out to mean forging paintings for wealthy buyers.
Complicit in the scheme, Beck puts those skills to use for Truth Seekers Anonymous, where a convincing fake ID opens a lot of doors.
Unfortunately, the doors of Millhaven Asylum should have stayed closed.