Scream of the Wolf

An accomplished adventure writer and former hunter who drives the investigation. He is rational, persistent, and willing to bend rules to uncover the truth, but his obsession with the case risks alienating him from others. He relies on evidence while navigating a town gripped by fear.

A reclusive big game hunter with a troubled past who becomes the killer’s mastermind. He feigns weakness and uses deception to toy with Weatherby, feeding his own thrill of the hunt. His charm masks cold calculation and a willingness to kill.

Weatherby’s girlfriend who is attacked and survives, becoming a catalyst for the investigation. She links the murders to a werewolf theory and wrestles with fear, loyalty, and trust as the town spirals.

The local law authority who tries to maintain order amidst fear and rumor. He protects Byron’s house with a stakeout and pushes Weatherby to help solve the case, embodying the pressure of leadership in a crisis.

Byron’s late assistant whose death is staged as part of Byron’s ruse. His role highlights the killer’s willingness to manipulate others and to orchestrate fake deaths as part of the plan.

A minor figure who accompanies events in the hunt and investigation, representing the town’s vulnerable presence in the escalating crisis.

A local reporter who covers the murders, contributing to the spread of fear and the town’s collective narrative during the crisis.

A reporter who follows the case, amplifying rumors and keeping the public informed as the investigation unfolds.

The coroner who processes the bodies and contributes to the procedural dimension of the investigation, highlighting the town’s handling of deaths.