The Falcon and the Co-Eds

The Falcon uses undercover wit and methodical deduction to uncover the truth behind Jamison's death and the dean's murder. He navigates campus politics and shifting loyalties, keeping the investigation focused amid a web of suspects. His calm resolve and sharp instincts drive the pace of the mystery.

A clairvoyant student whose unstable temperament amplifies suspicion around the deaths. She believes she inherits her father's insanity, making her both a volatile presence and a crucial link to the mystery. Her visions and moods fuel key moments in the plot.

A student who seeks the Falcon's help to prove the professor's death was not suicide. She is earnest and determined, representing the hopeful side of the campus caught in the murder plot. Her loyalty to Tom helps drive the investigation forward.

A psychology teacher who becomes entangled in the love triangle with Mary and Vicky. His professional facade masks personal and professional entanglements that provide possible motives. He remains a pivotal figure whose actions influence the course of events.

A music teacher who is at the center of a secret marriage and romantic tensions with Graelich. Her involvement adds layers of motive and deception to the unfolding murders. She wields influence through charm and hidden loyalties.

A drama teacher whose emotions fuel the love triangle and whose behavior intensifies the sense of danger around the campus. She is both a potential suspect and a victim of the mounting pressures, making her role central to the plot's drama.

The Dean of the seminary, whose authority enforces order until her murder shakes the school’s hierarchy. Her demise raises the stakes and tightens the timeline for uncovering the truth. She represents institutional power and the vulnerability that comes with it.

A law-enforcement figure who collaborates with the Falcon to piece together alibis and motives. He provides procedural insight and helps delineate the boundaries of the investigation. His presence adds formal pressure to solve the case quickly.

A detective who works alongside Donovan to examine leads and corroborate evidence. He helps keep the investigation grounded in practical inquiry and contributes to uncovering the killer's pattern. His role emphasizes the procedural side of the mystery.

The undertaker who provides essential context about the death scene and the assumption of suicide. His presence as a quiet observer helps anchor the investigation in the realities of death and what the living choose to reveal. He acts as a catalyst for uncovering the true sequence of events.