Color Me Dead

A sharp lawyer who learns he has been poisoned and has only weeks to live. He becomes driven to uncover his own killer, navigating a labyrinth of shady deals and betrayals. His resolve to seek truth under pressure reveals both courage and vulnerability.

Bigelow's secretary and girlfriend, who becomes involved in the unfolding mystery. She provides critical information and pushes Bigelow to pursue the truth after the poisoning revelation. Her loyalty is tested by the dangerous stakes surrounding the iridium deal.

A key player in the iridium transaction and a central figure in the conspiracy. His involvement with the deal places him in the crosshairs of those seeking to control the stolen iridium. His actions contribute to the web of motive and retribution driving the plot.

Phillips' controller who is revealed to have manipulated the deal and stolen money. He becomes a primary antagonist as Bigelow closes in, facing off in a tense confrontation about who will take the fall. His scheming highlights the corrupt underbelly of the business deal.

The man who initially buys the iridium, later exposed as a pawn in a larger scheme. He embodies the consequences of deception and the brittle trust within criminal networks, reacting sharply when the truth surfaces.

The wife of Phillips, who becomes entangled in the aftermath of the murders. Her position in the family and the business adds another layer to the web of motives and loyalties. She represents the collateral impact of the conspiracy on ordinary relationships.

A relative tied to the Phillips conspiracy, adding complexity to the family-side of the crime network. His involvement helps broaden the scope of the motive and the reach of the scheme. He contributes to the sense that the danger touches multiple generations.

A model connected to the Phillips circle who is referenced in the poisoning plot. She serves as a catalyst for information that helps Bigelow connect the dots. Her role underscores how appearances can mask dangerous deals.

The hospital doctor who diagnoses the luminous toxin poisoning. His medical insight sets the stakes clearly in place and pushes Bigelow to investigate the human cause behind the deadly diagnosis. He represents the procedural counterpoint to the criminal machinations.

Another physician who appears in the investigation, contributing to the medical backdrop of the poison mystery. His presence adds credibility to the diagnosis and the urgency of finding the killer. He helps anchor the story in a clinical reality.