CHARACTERS

The Hero A 5-foot prodigy with ten PhDs and zero physical strength, she unravels viruses by day and overthinks life by night. Warm, brilliant, and fiercely loyal, she connects easily with almost anyone—except the bartender she’s quietly crushing on. She solves impossible problems the only way she knows how: patiently, relentlessly, and usually with coffee. CLICK TO READ MORE OF HELKENA’S BIO

The BFF Conny, the only girl among eight siblings, grew up tough — constantly teased by her brothers, yet always with at least one ready to defend her. She met Helkena in elementary school, and they've been inseparable ever since: challenging, protecting, and loving each other fiercely. CLICK TO READ MORE OF CONNY'S BIO

The Man of God Luther is a friendly and charming individual with a natural ability to make friends and an extensive knowledge of the Bible. He is also an accomplished cook, known for his delicious lamb chops. His talents and kind nature impress those around him. CLICK TO READ MORE OF LUTHER'S BIO

The Bartender Rick left the Navy and came home to Los Diego, where he took over his family’s bar, Brick’s Bar & Grill. Life was simple, the bar was running smoothly... and then she walked in! CLICK TO READ MORE OF RICK’S BIO

The Kid Sister Misty is Rick’s younger sister—bright, optimistic, and impossible to keep down. She discovered her faith in college and carries it quietly, choosing kindness and hope over arguments. Her warmth has a way of drawing people together, including Max, the man who changed her life. CLICK TO READ MORE OF MISTY’S BIO

The Good Father Sterling—known simply as “Papa”—is the man who raised Helkena when she needed someone most. A Vietnam veteran who chose a quiet life afterward, he gave her a home, a childhood, and the steady love that shaped who she would become. CLICK TO READ MORE OF STERLING’S BIO

The Smooth Talker Dean is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist whose charm, wit, and effortless confidence open doors wherever he goes. After relocating to Los Diego, he embraced the culture and the spotlight—always knowing exactly what to say, and when to say it. CLICK TO READ MORE OF DEAN’S BIO

The Operator Johnny James “Mac” McPherson is a veteran intelligence operative who built his career handling problems others couldn’t—or wouldn’t. Smart, calculated, and quietly ruthless, he now works for a powerful mega-corporation, operating beyond oversight where the rules are flexible and the stakes are higher. CLICK TO READ MORE OF MAC’S BIO

The Enforcer Alexander is a disciplined operative shaped by a brutal upbringing and a lifetime of standing apart. Quiet, controlled, and physically imposing, he relies on restraint rather than intimidation and precision over force, bringing focus and order to every mission. CLICK TO READ MORE OF ALEXANDER’S BIO

The Operator Hector is a former Delta Team soldier who escaped a life of limits by constantly moving forward. Practical, observant, and restless, he now applies his skills in the private sector, pushing boundaries not for glory — but because standing still has never been an option. CLICK TO READ MORE OF HECTOR’S BIO

The Visionary Jonas Hunt is the influential CEO of a global bioengineering and technology corporation and the host of the syndicated broadcast Five Minutes with God. Known for his calm authority and moral clarity, Jonas speaks often about responsibility, redemption, and humanity’s future in an uncertain world. CLICK TO READ MORE OF JONAS’ BIO

The Lamb Joshua is a gentle, expressive little lamb with a habit of showing up when he’s needed most. Quietly devoted to Helkena, he brings comfort, humor, and an unexpected sense of calm wherever he wanders. CLICK TO READ MORE OF JOSHUA’S BIO