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Bag of Bones

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September 22nd, 1998

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Scribner

Several years after his wife's death, novelist Mike Noonan still suffers writer's block. A dream inspires him to return to the couple's summer retreat in western Maine, a lakeside house called Sara Laughs. Shortly after arriving, Noonan is caught in the middle of a custody battle involving the daughter of an attractive young widow and the child's enormously wealthy grandfather. He also discovers that Sara Laughs is haunted and that his late wife, Joanna, still has something to tell him.

From the Flap

Stephen King's most gripping and unforgettable novel, Bag of Bones, is a story of grief and a lost love's enduring bonds, of a new love haunted by the secrets of the past, of an innocent child caught in a terrible crossfire.

Set in the Maine territory King has made mythic, Bag of Bones recounts the plight of 40-year-old bestselling novelist Mike Noonan, who is unable to stop grieving even four years after the sudden death of his wife, Jo, and who can no longer bear to face the blank screen of his word processor.

Now his nights are plagued by vivid nightmares of the house by the lake. Despite these dreams, or perhaps because of them, Mike finally returns to Sara Laughs, the Noonans' isolated summer home.

He finds his beloved Yankee town familiar on its surface, but much changed underneath -- held in the grip of a powerful millionaire, Max Devore, who twists the very fabric of the community to his purpose: to take his three-year-old granddaughter away from her widowed young mother. As Mike is drawn into their struggle, as he falls in love with both of them, he is also drawn into the mystery of Sara Laughs, now the site of ghostly visitations, ever-escalating nightmares, and the sudden recovery of his writing ability. What are the forces that have been unleashed here -- and what do they want of Mike Noonan?

As vivid and enthralling as King's most enduring works, Bag of Bones resonates with what Amy Tan calls 'the witty and obsessive voice of King's powerful imagination.' It's no secret that King is our most mesmerizing storyteller. In Bag of Bones -- described by Gloria Naylor as 'a love story about the dark places within us all' -- he proves to be one of our most moving.

Characters

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Description
Blueberry
Kenny Auster's Irish Wolfhound dog.
Bunter
Nickname given to the moose head over the fireplace at "Sara Laughs" by Johanna Noonan
Hando
"Dog faced Boy" who was in Mike Noonan's 'dream' of the early 1900's
Jesus
Mentioned in passing
Lassie
Collie dog owned by Breck Pellerin
Strickland
Name that was given to Kyra Devore's toy dog that she got in a McDonald's Happy Meal
Vanilla Ice
A rapper mentioned in passing
?, Angelina
"Snake Woman" who was in Mike Noonan's 'dream' of the early 1900's
?, Audrey
Short Order cook at the Village Cafe.
?, Bryn
Friend of Johanna Noonan who went on a trip with her to Ireland.
?, Florence
Aunt of Mattie Stanchfield. Mattie lived with her for 2 years when her parents died.
?, Francine
Nutty Aunt of Mike Noonan. Mike's mother's sister.
?, Kelli
Waitress in Key Largo who Mike Noonan liked while on holidays.
?, Nola
Worked at Harold Oblowski's Literary Agency.
?, Willy
Boy in Mike Noonan's 'dream' of the early 1900's. Hit a baseball over the fence.
Ackerman, William
Songwriter mentioned in passing
Allan, Woody
Actor mentioned in passing
Alpert, Dr.
Doctor of Patrick Noonan when he had his appendix removed
Amudson, Bonnie
Friend of Johanna Noonan who co-owned a travel agency in Augusta
Andrews, V.C.
Writer mentioned in passing. Likened to Michael Noonan
Arlen, Frank
Oldest Brother of Johanna. 50 years old in 1994. He organized Johanna's funeral.
Arlen, Johanna
Maiden name of Johanna Noonan
Arlen, Mr.
Father of Johanna, Frank, Nick, Peter and Victor. He spoke at Johanna's funeral.
Arlen, Mrs.
Mother of Johanna, Frank, Nick, Peter and Victor.
Arlen, Nick
Brother of Johanna Arlen
Arlen, Peter
Youngest brother of Johanna
Arlen, Victor
Second youngest brother of Johanna Arlen
Armbruster, George
Worked with Jared Devore. One of the group that raped and murdered Sara Tidwell
Auel, Jean
Writer mentioned in passing
Auster, Benton
Husband of Bridget Auster. Father of Harry Auster
Auster, Bridget (Bridey)
Wife of Benton Auster. Married name of Bridget Noonan. Mother of Harry Auster
Auster, David
Son of Kenny Auster. Brother of Kisha. Possibly adopted out. Born 1970
Auster, Harry
One of the group that raped and murdered Sara Tidwell. He was the one who also murdered Kito Tidwell. Son of Bridget and Benton. Born 1885. Father of Normal Auster
Auster, Helen
Wife of Kenny. Co-Owner of Slips 'n Greens garden supplies
Auster, Kenny
Lived near Dark Score Lake. Owner of Blueberry. Husband of Helen. Born 1940. Brother of Kerry. Father of David Auster and Kisha Auster.
Auster, Kerry
Son of Norman Auster. Drowned by his father in 1945. Born 1943.
Auster, Kisha
Daughter of Kenny Auster. Sister of David. Born 1974 and adopted out.
Auster, Normal
Father of Kenny and Kerry. Drowned his son Kerry. Son of Harry Auster. Born 1915. Committed suicide with a shotgun after murdering his son.
Avery, ?
Partner in a law firm Avery, McLain and Bernstein that employed John Storrow
Babickis, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Bacall, Lauren
Actress mentioned in passing
Bannerman, Nehemiah
Castle County sheriff in around 1901
Banning, Patty
Went to school and picked on with Johanna Arlen. Called Johanna a Booger-Hooker.
Bartelby
Character in a book by Herman Melville
Batchelder, ?
Owners of a summer camp on Dark Score Lake
Beaumont, Thaddeus (Thad)
Wrote as George Stark. Committed suicide in Castle Rock. Wrote the book "Steel Machine".
Belliveau, Sonia
Owner of the car that was stolen and used when Mattie Devore was shot and killed.
Bellow, Saul
Writer mentioned in passing.
Bergman, Ingrid
Actress mentioned in passing
Bernstein, ?
Partner in a law firm Avery, McLain and Bernstein that employed John Storrow
Bissonette, Romeo (Rommie)
Lawyer from Lewiston hired for Mike Noonan by John Storrow.
Blindermeyer, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Bliss, Gerry
Stenographer in the custody hearing for Kyra Devore
Bogart, Humphrey
Actor mentioned in passing
Bowden, Kissy
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Bowie, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Bradbury, Ray
Author mentioned in passing
Breedlove, Denise
Mother of Pete Breedlove
Breedlove, Pete
Cut the grass of the Noonan's. Sang at the funeral of Johanna Noonan. Son of Denise Breedlove
Brickers, ?
Previous owners of the Washburn house on Dark Score lake
Briggs, Lindy
Sister in law of Bill Dean. Head librarian at four lakes library. Works in the library with Mattie Devore
Brokaw, Tom
Mentioned in passing.
Brooks, Richard Jr. (Dick)
Owner of the all purpose Garage in Lakeview
Brown, Christy
Wrote her memoirs titled "Down all the days" using her feet as she had no hands.
Bundy, Adria
Girl in Nu You health Gym that liked Mike Noonan.
Bunter, ?
Character in a novel by Sayer. Butler of Lord Peter Wimsey
Burger, Hamilton
Actor mentioned in passing
Bush, George
Politician mentioned by Mike Noonan
Carville, Dennison
Creative writing teacher who helped Mike Noonan
Chalmers, Patricia (Polly)
Although not mentioned as Chalmers, this was the girlfriend of Alan Pangborn. See Polly Pangborn
Chaney, Lon
Actor mentioned in passing
Christie, Agatha
Author mentioned in passing
Clancy, Tom
Writer mentioned in passing.
Clark, Mary Higgins
Author Mentioned in passing
Corleone, Michael
Character in the Godfather
Cornwell, Patricia
Writer mentioned in passing.
Cratchitt, Bob
Character in Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Croce, Jim
Singer mentioned in passing
Croyden, Mr.
Drunk in Dark Score Lake whose house Brenda Meserve used to clean.
Cullum, Arlene
Woman who looks after Kyra Devore when her mother is at work
Dahmer, Jeffrey
Murderer mentioned in passing
Danvers, Mrs.
Mentioned by Mike Noonan in a dream. Not a real person
Day, Douglas
Owned the meadow that Sara Tidwell bought
De Niro, Robert
Actor mentioned in passing
de Winter, Rebecca
Writer mentioned in passing.
Dean, Carla
Bill Dean's twin sister. Murdered by her father Fred at 3 years old.
Dean, Fred
Father of Bill and Carla. Seen in Mike Noonan's 'dream' of the early 1900's, and was one of the people involved in the rape and murder of Sara Tidwell.
Dean, Hilda
Wife of Fred. Mother of William and Carla Dean.
Dean, William (Bill)
Caretaker of "Sara Laughs", a house on Dark Score Lake owned by the Noonans
Dean, Yvette
Wife of Bill Dean. She liked Mike Noonan's books.
Dearsey, Irene
From Barrett's Orchards. She was in the car with Esther Esterling when it was in an accident with William Fraker. This was the accident which Johanna Noonan was running to when she died.
DeCinces, Carla
Worked at Lakeview General post office.
Delancey, Cam
Character in Mike Noonan's "All the Way from the top".
DeMille, Nelson
Writer who wrote The Charm School
Denbrough, William (Stuttering Bill)
Writer liked by Johanna Noonan
Devore, Jared Lancelot
Great Grandfather (??) of Max Devore. Seen in Mike Noonan's 'dream' of the early 1900's and was the ringleader involved in the rape and murder of Sara Tidwell. Fought in the civil war.
Devore, Kyra Elizabeth
Little 3-year-old daughter of Mattie and Lance Devore. "Saved" by Mike Noonan when she was walking to the beach up the middle of the road. She has trouble calling herself Kyra, so she calls herself "Kia". The center of a custody battle between her mother and grandfather.
Devore, Lance
Husband of Mattie, and father of Kyra. Son of Max Devore. Died in 1997 of a broken neck when he fell from a roof
Devore, Mary (Mattie)
Mother of Kyra. Was married to Lance Devore until he died. Married name of Mattie Stanchfield. Worked at the library.
Devore, Maxwell
Multimillionaire worth an estimated 600 million who lived on Dark Score Lake. Father of Lance. Owner of a computer company called "Visions". A real prick that ended up committing suicide.
Devore, Roger
54-year-old homosexual son of Max Devore. "Married" to Morris Ridding in 1996.
Devore, Rogette D.
Daughter of Max Devore who was thought to be in a mental asylum. She took the name of Rogette Whitmore (her mothers maiden name) and worked for her father Max as his personal assistant. She had leukemia and this, plus a wig, made her look a lot older than she really was.
Dickens, Charles
Wrote "A Christmas Carol"
Donahue, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Donahue, Susy
Sister-in-law of Nick Arlen. Made a pass at Mike Noonan at a Christmas Party after Johanna Noonan had died
Drake, Andy
Character in Mike Noonan's new book "My Childhood Friend". Investigator in Key Largo that discovered Regina Whiting's secret.
Drew, Nancy
Writer mentioned in passing
Dubay, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
DuBois, Blanche
Mentioned in passing
Dunbarry, Jill
Saw the car accident between William Fraker and Esther Esterling.
Durgin, Elmer
Castle Rock Attorney who worked for Durgin, Peters and Jarrette. He was appointed as Kyra Devore's guardian ad litem. Father of 7 children.
Duryea, Dan
Actor mentioned in passing
Duvall, Robert
Actor in "Apocalypse Now"
Dvorak, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Dylan, Bob
Singer mentioned in passing
Emerson, Hugh
Sold the Warrington Lodge to Max Devore
Esterling, Esther
From Barrett's Orchards. She was driving a car involved in an accident with William Fraker. This was the accident which Johanna Noonan was running to when she died.
Etheridge, Melissa
Singer mentioned in passing
Failles, Harold
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan. The 19th name on the 19th page.
Felton, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Fenner, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Filkersham, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Finney, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Finney, Draper
One of the group that raped and murdered Sara Tidwell. Died of a broken neck in 1902 after falling down a cliff while drunk.
Flaherty, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Floss, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Follet, Ken
Wrote Edge of the Needle
Footman, George Randolph
Castle County deputy sheriff who shot and killed Mattie Devore. In Shawshank Prison
Ford, Harrison
Actor mentioned in passing
Fournier, Doreen
Girlfriend of Mike Noonan when he was 16
Fraker, Mrs.
Wife of William.
Fraker, William (Bill)
Public Works employee who was involved in an accident with Ether Esterling. This was the accident which Johanna Noonan was running to when she died. 38 Years Old.
Framingham, Kenneth P.
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Frost, Robert
Poet mentioned in passing
Fudd, Elmer
Cartoon character mentioned in passing
Garraty, Raymond
Character in Mike Noonan's latest novel "My Childhood Friend". Childhhod friend of John Shakesford - wore a baseball cap.
Gates, Bill
Computer "God" mentioned in passing
Gauguin, Paul
Likened to Charles Strickland in a Maugham book "The Moon and the Sixpence"
Geary, Helen
Friend of Mattie Devore who had twins
Gilchrist, Ellen
Writer mentioned in passing
Goldacre, ?
Lawyer of Harold Oblowski who deals mainly with contracts law.
Gooch, ?
Reverend who married Mattie and Lance Devore in the Grace Baptist Church
Grann, Phyllis
Worked for Putman publishers and helped Mike Noonan with problems from Harold Oblowski
Grisham, John
Writer mentioned in passing.
Hailey, Arthur
Writer mentioned in passing.
Hankins, Ward
Does the taxes for Mike Noonan in Waterville
Hardy, Thomas
Writer mentioned in passing.
Harriman, ?
Owner of a house on Dark Score Lake
Harrington, Myrtle
Friend of Paula Hrowski. Wife of Michael Harrington
Harris, Tom
Writer mentioned in passing.
Harvey, W.F.
Writer Mentioned in passing
Henley, Don
Singer Mentioned in passing
Hingerman, Darren
Previous owner of "Sara Laughs", the house on Dark Score Lake bought by the Noonans. Husband of Marie. Died in 1971
Hingerman, Marie
Previous owner of "Sara Laughs", the house on Dark Score Lake bought by the Noonans. Wife of Darren.
Hopper, Edward
Artist. Mattie Devore had one of his prints in her trailer.
Hughes, Howard
Person compared to Max Devore
Irving, John
Writer mentioned in passing
Jackson, Alan
Singer mentioned in passing
Jake, John
Writer mentioned in passing
Jalbert, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
James, M.R.
Author mentioned in passing
Jarrette, ?
Castle Rock Attorney who worked for Durgin, Peters and Jarrette
Jayhouse, T.
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Jefferson, Blind Lemon
Blues singer who sang one of the songs written by Sara Tidwell.
Jellison, Buddy
Lived near Dark Score Lake. Ran the Village Cafe.
Johnson, Robert
Singer who died by poison over a woman
Jordan, Michael
Athlete mentioned in passing
Kennedy, Frieda
Wife of George. Fan of Mike Noonan's books
Kennedy, George
Private detective who works for a security company and moonlights as a detective. Hired by Mike Noonan's lawyer to find out information on Max Devore
Koontz, Dean
Author mentioned in passing
LaMotta, Jake
A boxer mentioned in passing
Larribee, Scant
Had his tackle shed broken into by Max Devore when he wanted his son's flexible flier. father of Scooter Larribee
Larribee, Scooter
Son of Scant
Larribee, Timmy
Cousin of Kenny Auster who cleaned the outside walls of Sara Laughs
Lattimore, Richie
Best friend of Lance Devore
Laughs, Sara
The name that Sara Tidwell was known as during part of her career. This is also the name of the house owned by the Noonans
Lecter, Hannibal
Evil person compared to Max Devore
Lee, Harper
Writer mentioned in American Lit classes
Leno, Jay
TV Show Host.
Leonard, Elmore
Writer who wrote Swag, Mr Majestik and The Big Bounied
LeRoux, Al
In the fire at Dark Score Lake in the 1930's
Lewis, Huey
Singer mentioned in passing
Lomax, Alan
Folk singer
Loveless, Patty
Singer mentioned in passing
Ludlum, Robert
Writer mentioned in passing.
Mailer, Norman
Writer mentioned in passing.
Manson, Charles
Evil person compared to Max Devore
Martini, Steve
Writer mentioned in passing
Mason, Perry
TV character mentioned in passing
Maugham, W.
Somerset Elderly novelist mentioned in passing
Mays, Willie
Baseball player mentioned in passing
McCarthey, Joe
Mentioned in passing.
McCoy, Jenna
Friend of Helen Geary
McCurdie, J.M.
Owner of a sawmill that burned down in 1933 on Dark Score Lake
McDonald, John D.
Writer mentioned in passing
McLain, ?
Partner in a law firm Avery, McLain and Bernstein that employed John Storrow
Mellencamp, John
Singer/songwriter mentioned in passing
Melville, Herman
Writer read by Mattie Devore.
Merrill, Ben
Father of Royce. One of the group that raped and murdered Sara Tidwell.
Merrill, Royce
90-year-old man in Dark Score Lake (oldest man). Retired carpenter, with no children.
Meserve, Brenda
Cleaner who was hired to supervise the cleaning of "Sara Laughs" before Mike Noonan returned there.
Meserve, G.
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan. Possibly the husband of Brenda
Meserve, Ila
Oldest resident in the area when Royce Merrill died.
Messier, V.
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Millhone, Kinsey
An ideal character name that was thought of by Mike Noonan
Mitchner, James
Writer mentioned in passing.
Monroe, Marilyn
Actress mentioned in passing.
Moore, Kenneth
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Moran, Mrs.
Mike Noonan's first grade teacher.
Munch, Edvard
Artist who drew "The Cry". This painting's name is actually "The Scream".
Munter, Kenneth
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Neaday, Rolfe
Criminal mentioned in passing
Nearing, Helen
Lead Character in Mike Noonan's "Helen's Promise"
Newman, Paul
Actor mentioned in passing
Nixon, Richard
Politician mentioned by Mike Noonan
Noonan, ?
Mother of Sid and Mike Noonan. 66-year-old nutty sister of Francine.
Noonan, Bridget (Bridey)
Sister of James Noonan. Maiden name of Bridget Auster. Born 1866
Noonan, Jack
Father of Mike and Sid. Lobster man. Son of Paul Noonan. Born 1920, and died of Cancer. Owned a boat called "Lazy Betty" that was sold in 1963.
Noonan, James
Great-great Grandfather of Mike Noonan. Father of Paul Noonan. Brother of Bridget Noonan. Born 1868
Noonan, Johanna
Wife of Mike Noonan. Married name of Johanna Arlen. She died of a brain aneurism while running to a car accident in August 1994 while 34 years old. She was pregnant when she died.
Noonan, Kia Jane
Name that was to be given to the unborn child of Michael and Johanna Noonan
Noonan, Michael
The writer husband of Johanna Noonan. Born 1958. Son of Jack Noonan. He was a reporter for the Derry News before becoming a novelist, and living in Benton St., Derry, and owned a house on Dark Score Lake. Wrote the following books (roughly in order): "Being Two", "The Red-Shirt Man", "All The Way to The Top", "Threatening Behavior", "Darcy's Admirer", "Helen's Promise", and started working on "My Childhood Friend"
Noonan, Patrick
Son of Sid Noonan. Had an appendectomy in February 1994.
Noonan, Paul
Father of Jack Noonan. Born 1892. Son of James Noonan.
Noonan, Sid
Brother of Mike Noonan. Son of Jack. Born 1956. Became an accountant.
O'Quindlan, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Oblowski, Harold
Agent of Mike Noonan
Osgood, Richard
Real estate broker who spied on Mattie Devore for Max Devore. He drove the car when George Footman shot and killed Mattie Devore. He burned to death when he could not get out of the car when it caught fire.
Osteen, Edward
Wrote a history of Dark Score Lake in about 1965 called "Dark Score Days". Died of cancer.
Pagilia, Camille
Feminist writer mentioned in passing
Pangborn, Alan J.
Was the county sheriff until Norris Ridgewick took over. Married to Polly Pangborn and now lives in New Hampshire
Pangborn, Patricia (Polly)
Wife of Alan Pangborn. Married name of Polly Chalmers and now lives in New Hampshire. Suffers from severe arthritis.
Paretti, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Passendale, ?
Owners of a house on Dark Score Lake
Patterson, Richard North
Writer read by Mattie Devore. Wrote "Silent Witness"
Payne, John
Actor mentioned in passing
Peebles, Oren
One of the group that raped and murdered Sara Tidwell
Pelkey, ?
Local name around Dark Score Lake thought of by Mike Noonan
Pellerin, Breck
Owner of Lassie. Worked at the Castle County airport
Perrault, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Peters, ?
Castle Rock Attorney who worked for Durgin, Peters and Jarrette
Pillsbury, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Plain, Belva
Writer mentioned in passing
Porter, Cole
Mentioned in passing
Proulx, Lila
Co-Owner of Slips 'n Greens garden supplies
Proulx, Stan
Collected garbage from the houses along Dark Score Lake twice a week in 1994.
Quinlan, Mark
Manager of Fidelity Union Bank where Mike Noonan had a safe deposit box.
Quinlan, Mrs.
Wife of Mark. Read Mike Noonan's books.
Rancort, ?
Judge who appointed Elmer Durgin as Kyra Devore's guardian ad litem
Randall, Tony
Actor mentioned in passing. Had his age compared to Max Devore
Rathburn, George
Ran a morning talk-back show on KDCU-AM titled "Badger Barrage". Really Henry Leyden
Reagan, Ronald
U.S. President who was mentioned in passing.
Rennie, Kito
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Richard, Little
Singer from the 1950's
Ridding, Morris
"Married" to Roger Devore in 1996
Ridgewick, Norris
Castle County Sheriff who approached Mike Noonan after the storm to see if he had Kyra Devore with him.
Rimer, ?
Owned a house on Dark Score Lake
Robbins, Harold
Author mentioned in passing
Roberts, Lois
Wife of Ralph Roberts.
Roberts, Ralph
Volunteer in the Red Cross. Helps when collecting blood. Husband of Lois. Died when hit by a car. Insomniac.
Robinson, Edwin Arlington
Writer mentioned in passing
Rockwell, Norman
Artist mentioned in passing
Rosencrief, Ted
Retired Navy man who sometimes helped Mike Noonan with research for his novels. Lived in Derry
Ryan, Jack
Character in a series of books by Tom Clancy
Salinger, J.D.
Writer mentioned in passing.
Sanborn, John
Character in Mike Noonan's new book "My Childhood Friend". Saved the life of Karen Whiting. This was a fake name used by John Shackleford while he worked on the lawns of Regina Whiting
Sanders, George
Mentioned in passing
Sayer, ?
Wrote novels starring Lord Peter Wimsey
Scarpella, Kay
An ideal character name that was thought of by Mike Noonan
Seferis, George
Greek poet who wrote a haiku quoted in the book.
Selleck, Tom
Actor mentioned in passing
Shackelford, John
Character in Mike Noonan's new book "My Childhood Friend". Real name of John Sanborn. Arrested for the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl, 2 years after saving the life of Karen Whiting. Supposed to be the "Baseball Cap" Killer.
Shakespeare, William
Writer mentioned in passing
Shaw, George Bernard
Writer mentioned in passing.
Skarda, Patrick J.
Doctor in French Landing
Skate, ?
Evil Character in Mike Noonan's "Helen's Promise"
Smolnack, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Soul, David
Actor in Starskey and Hutch TV show
Spruce, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Stanchfield, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Stanchfield, Dave
Father of Mattie. Pulper who drowned in Kewadin Pond.
Stanchfield, Hugh
Brother of Mattie.
Stanchfield, Mattie
Maiden name of Mattie Devore. Daughter of Dave Stanchfield
Stanchfield, Mrs.
Mother of Mattie. Died when she drowned in her own vomit when drunk
Stanwyck, Barbara
Actress mentioned in passing
Starbird, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Stark, George
The name that Thad Beaumont used when writing the Machine novels.
Steel, Danielle
Writer mentioned in passing.
Stevenson, Will
Helped when Mattie Devore was supposed to be given 80 million in Max Devore's will
Storrow, John
Worked for a law firm Avery, McLain and Bernstein. Took the custody case for Mattie Devore.
Strickland, Charles
Character in a book by Maugham "The Moon and the Sixpence"
Stroeve, Dirk
Character in a book by Maugham "The Moon and the Sixpence"
Taylor, Regina
Character in Mike Noonan's new book "My Childhood Friend". Name that Tiffany Taylor used. Maiden name of Regina Whiting
Taylor, Tiffany
Character in Mike Noonan's new book "My Childhood Friend". High class call girl who changed her name to Regina Taylor
Therriault, ?
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Therriault, Barney
Husband of Cindy Therriault
Therriault, Cindy
Wife of Barney and friend of Mattie Devore
Therriault, Roland
Brother of Rolanda. Went to school with Brenda Meserve
Therriault, Rolanda
Sister of Roland. Went to school with Brenda Meserve
Thompson, Sadie
Character in Maugham's "Rain"
Tidwell, Kito
Son of Sara Tidwell. Was murdered by drowning in Dark Score Lake when he caught the men raping his mother. Buried with her.
Tidwell, Reg Jr.
Son of Reginald Tidwell. Died of blood poisoning when he was caught in an animal trap in 1901.
Tidwell, Reginald (Sonny)
Guitar player in Sara Tidwell's blues band. Father of Reg Jr.
Tidwell, Sara
Built cabins in the past, on the shore of Dark Score Lake. A Negro Blues singer around the turn of the century, and she was also known as Sara Laughs. She was raped, murdered, and buried on the shores of Dark Score Lake.
Tisdale, Sally
Feminist writer mentioned in passing
Toothaker, ?
Local name around Dark Score Lake thought of by Mike Noonan
Trump, Donald
Mentioned in passing
Turgeon, Billy
Friend of Kyra Devore at Bible school
Turner, Ted
mentioned in passing
Ubeck, Alton
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Udell, Catherine
Name in a phone book looked at by Mike Noonan
Underwood, Steffie
Character in Mike Noonan's new book "My Childhood Friend". Best friend of Regina Whiting. Wife of Towle
Underwood, Towle
Character in Mike Noonan's new book "My Childhood Friend". Husband of Steffie.
Van Gogh, Vincent
Artist. Mattie Devore had one of his prints in her trailer.
Washburn, Lars
Closest neighbor of Mike Noonan at Dark Score Lake.
Washburn, Mrs.
Wife of Lars Washburn.
Weinstock, Debra
Mike Noonan's editor
Weyland, Anthony
Lived on Dark Score Lake
White, Barry
Mike Noonan admired him when young.
Whiting, Karen
Character in Mike Noonan's new book "My Childhood Friend". 5-year-old daughter of Regina Whiting that almost drowned in a hot tub.
Whiting, Regina Character in Mike Noonan's new book "My Childhood Friend". She was
and used to be a high-class call girl. The married name of Regina Taylor
Whitmore, ?
Maiden name of Max Devore's wife
Whitmore, Rogette D.
Personal assistant of Max Devore, and turned out to be his daughter. See Rogette Devore
Wiggins, Butch
Lived near Dark Score Lake
Wilde, Oscar
Writer mentioned in passing.
Wilson, Sloan
Mentioned in passing
Wimsey, Lord Peter
Character in a novel by Sayer.
Wing, General
Drove the Micmac Indians out of the area.
Wolf, Naomi
Writer mentioned in passing
Wolfe, Thomas
Writer mentioned in passing by Mike Noonan
Wolfe, Tom
Mentioned in passing by Mike Noonan
Wolff, Tobias
Mentioned in passing by Mike Noonan
Wouk, Herman
Writer mentioned in passing.
Wyzer, Joe
"Derry Rite Aid" Drug Store owner in 1994. He later moved to the Rite Aid in Bangor.
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