The Big Fall

Los Angeles private investigator Blaise Rybeck is a wary, hard-edged detective who refuses to be bought. After taking Mrs. Brody’s infidelity case, he stumbles into a larger conspiracy tied to the Fallen Eagles and a deadly hangar-based operation. His persistence and willingness to bend the rules push the case forward, even as he faces threats and violence.

Moe is a veteran sky jumper and a member of the Fallen Eagles who acts as Blaise’s contact. He claims the West Coast is his refuge from trouble back East and becomes an uneasy ally in Blaise’s pursuit of the truth. His calm demeanor hides a past steeped in danger and loyalty to the crew.

Emma moves to England with inheritance funds and returns to work at the flight school, drawing Blaise into a web of secrets surrounding Ken’s disappearance. She engages with Blaise on multiple levels, ultimately shaping the case through manipulation and courage. Her actions escalate to a dramatic confrontation that alters the course of the investigation.

Axe is the ruthless ring leader of the Fallen Eagles, orchestrating hijackings and enforcing the crew with brutal efficiency. He tortures a bound man to extract information and remains a constant, dangerous barrier to Blaise’s pursuit of the truth. His dominance in the operation makes him the central antagonist in the investigation.

Mrs. Brody hires Blaise to confirm her husband’s infidelity, setting off a chain of events that pulls Blaise into a larger criminal plot. Her anxiety and demands become a catalyst for the investigation, revealing the personal stakes behind the case.

Brody is the husband at the center of Mrs. Brody’s investigation. His infidelity is the spark that draws Blaise into a dangerous world of hijackings and betrayal, leading to a tense showdown at Hangar 66.

Formerly at the DA’s office, Gary is limited by a heart condition that keeps him from becoming a police officer. He rebrands himself as a private investigator and acts as a contact for Blaise, sharing information about cases and obstacles from law enforcement.

Agent Dickson represents federal interests in the Ken disappearance case, pressing Blaise to stop his own investigation. He embodies the pressure from authorities and the friction between formal law and Blaise’s unorthodox methods.