The Big Fix

Private investigator Moses Wine, a former Berkeley radical turned professional, is hired to verify a controversial campaign flyer. He traces leads through print shops, venues, and old radical networks, often clashing with campaign staff who fear scandal more than truth. The case drags him into the murky intersection of activism, power, and personal risk.

Lila Shay, Hawthorne's campaign aide and Moses's ex-girlfriend, pulls him into the political maelstrom. Her murder becomes the catalyst that propels the investigation and reveals how personal ties intersect with public ambitions. Her fate underlines the high stakes of activism and political life.

Sam Sebastian is Hawthorne's campaign coordinator who appears focused on publicity and optics. He seems to manipulate events to protect Hawthorne's image, while outwardly serving the campaign. The twist reveals that Sam is actually Oscar Procari, tying the political operation to a hidden lineage of influence.

Howard Eppis is a member of the California Four, a radical group that's been hiding for years. He becomes a focal point of the plot, connected to the fake flyers and the broader attempt to manipulate the election. The pursuit of Eppis intersects personal histories with California politics.

Oscar Procari Sr is the father whose influence looms behind the scenes, directing the scheme to fix the election. He orchestrates operations via associates like Pak Chung and uses deception to advance his family’s and allies' interests. His role reveals a lineage of power and covert control.

Pak Chung runs the electronics store and is connected to the printing and distribution of the misleading campaign materials. He disappears after Moses traces him to a casino, hinting at a deeper network. His involvement ties the flyer plot to a broader operation against the candidate.

Luis Vasquez is one of the California Four and the uncle of Alora. His circle’s activities and his sudden disappearance drive parts of the plot, including Alora's quest for connection and truth.

Alora is the niece of Luis Vasquez who emerges as a participant in the radical history surrounding the case. She interacts with Moses and other players, offering crucial insight into the network behind the conspiracy. Her involvement underscores how personal ties intersect with political schemes.