The Vicious Circle

A persistent journalist who tags along after failing to secure an interview with Latimer. He crafts questions on the fly and pushes the investigation forward, sometimes clashing with Latimer and the police. His presence stirs the plot and tests loyalties.

A respected physician whose quiet life becomes entangled in a murder investigation and a passport-forging scheme. He navigates pressure from the police, his patients, and his own conscience. Latimer’s intellect and composure are tested as clues converge.

A sympathetic but sharp detective who drives the investigation. He balances empathy with procedural rigor, gradually uncovering the truth behind the murder and the forged passport network.

DI Dane’s subordinate who assists with the case and joins the search for the culprit. He contributes to the pace of the investigation and the collection of evidence.

A mysterious intelligence figure who appears under an alias. He drives the passport-forging plot and exposes the hidden network behind the crime. His true identity blurs the line between ally and antagonist.

Latimer’s friend who provides a potential safe haven, but his house becomes a hinge point of the plot as the investigation closes in. He is loyal yet wary of getting drawn into danger.

A patient whose stories about her condition complicate Latimer’s position. Her changing narrative keeps the investigators guessing and deepens the medical context of the case.

Latimer’s colleague who discloses a patient referral and becomes involved in the blackmail scheme. His actions pull Latimer further into the case.

Latimer’s fiancée, whose future with him is part of the emotional counterpoint to the crime plot. Her presence raises the stakes for Latimer as the investigation progresses.

The famous German actress who triggers the initial encounter at the airport and connects to the wider conspiracy. Her role catalyzes the chain of events.