Meet the tertiary characters behind the narrative—and discover the hidden interests that govern their moves before the story continues in the upcoming sequel this fall.
Lawrence St. James—Ruler of the Modern Night Life
The Dossier: A refined British elite with a global empire of top-rated nightclubs, Lawrence St. James commands the exclusive, neon-lit spaces where high society rubs shoulders with the supernatural. His global nightlife venues aren’t just businesses; they are the perfect cover for monitoring the movements of mortals and immortals alike.
The Hidden Motive: Loyalty within a secret society lasts only as long as trust remains intact. Anwar handpicked Lawrence and Fedor Cohen for a highly specific, clandestine operation—only to mark them both for elimination once the task was complete. Lawrence is beginning to see Anwar for the calculating, shady snake he truly is.
Explore his world—Lawrence St. James Pinterest Page
Fedor Cohen – The American Car Playboy
The Dossier: Lawrence’s close sidekick and a fellow elite member of the secret order, Fedor Cohen is known across high society as “the playboy.” He loves old-school American muscle cars as much as he loves beautiful women. His ‘hit and run’ nature is the perfect mask for his semi-immortal secret.
The Hidden Motive: Like Lawrence, Fedor was used by Anwar for a dangerous setup, only to find himself placed on the very same elimination list. Realizing they were handled as disposable assets has shattered any remaining illusions of loyalty to the ancient leader.
Explore his world—Fedor Cohen Pinterest Page
Rodney Dumas – The Narcissistic Attorney with a Huge Ego
The Dossier: A celebrity attorney driven entirely by a relentless obsession with winning, Rodney Dumas is a master of the courtroom whose massive ego leaves no room for failure. In part one, his presence is merely hinted at in a few brief sentences, but the foundation of his stormy personal life is already set. He was once half of a powerful legal dynamic duo alongside his wife, Tina Desai—a fellow celebrity attorney. However, the powerhouse couple shattered when Tina filed for divorce under the firm belief that he had been unfaithful.
The Hidden Motive: While “irreconcilable differences” is the official story driving them apart, the truth is far more complex: Rodney never actually cheated on Tina. For a man like Rodney, slipping up for a brief moment of lust is a stupid mistake beneath his dignity; he is fueled by power and control, not fleeting desires. Though he remains in the background for now, his calculative nature and refusal to lose will take center stage in The Vital Sacrifice II this fall, where he steps into a much more prominent, high-stakes role to take down his wife as they face off in the courtroom.
Explore his world—Rodney Dumas Pinterest Page
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Mel Childs is the author of The Vital Sacrifice and The Missing Link. Additionally, she has written freelance for various national publications, including Parade Home & Garden, Dengarden, Bob Vila, This Old House, Lawnstarter, WikiLawn, and many more.
