Tony Rome

An ex-cop turned private investigator who lives on a powerboat in Miami. He gambles, navigates danger with dry wit, and follows leads through a maze of double-crosses. His loyalty to friends is tested as he pools clues from different players to solve the case.

Diana is the daughter of a wealthy magnate and the target of a mysterious blackmail. She oscillates between vulnerability and manipulation, using her relationships to influence outcomes. Her actions—selling jewels and colluding with others—drive key turns in the investigation.

Rita is Diana’s stepmother and a central figure in the financial schemes surrounding the Kosterman estate. She is entangled in a web of blackmail and deceit, with past and present loyalties shifting as the plot unfolds. Her survival depends on navigating the danger surrounding the missing pin.

A Miami police detective who investigates the crime scene and pushes Tony for information. His professional approach contrasts with Tony’s street-smart methods, but they share a history of friendship. He represents the law but is not above bending rules to catch the killer.

Rudolph Kosterman is the wealthy father figure connected to the missing pin. He seeks answers and keeps a protective watch over his daughter’s reputation, complicating the investigation with his own motives and concerns about inheritance. His presence ties the family saga to the crime plot.

Ann is a divorcee who assists Tony with information and support. She represents a grounded, assertive ally who helps Tony navigate social circles and dangerous players. Her involvement hints at a potential romance and a realistic counterpoint to Diana and Rita’s manipulations.

Adam Boyd is an abortion doctor whose license has been stripped and who orders the murder of Kosterman to secure Diana’s inheritance. He embodies the cold, calculating power of wealth and status, willing to orchestrate lethal acts to protect his interests.

Lorna is Diana’s biological mother and a complicated figure in the family web. Her relationship with Diana adds another layer of motive and hidden past to the case. She becomes a potential ally or obstacle depending on how the case unfolds.

A mysterious man with a gimp leg who Tony tracks, a symbol of the underworld’s shifting alliances. Catleg provides a crucial lead that helps Tony piece together who is blackmailing whom and why the jewels are disappearing.