Bag of Bones

Main Characters and Their Development

• Michael Noonan — the protagonist, a writer who faces writer's block after the death of his wife, Jo. He moves to their summer home on Dark Score Lake, where he begins to uncover the mysteries tied to the place and its past.
• Jo Noonan — Michael's late wife, whose death serves as a catalyst for the events. Throughout the story, Michael learns that Jo had been conducting her own investigation related to their summer home.
• Mattie Devore — a young widow who befriends Michael. She is fighting for custody of her daughter, Kyra, against her father-in-law, Max Devore.
• Kyra Devore — Mattie's young daughter, who becomes the focus of a custody battle. She also plays a crucial role in unveiling the mystical events occurring at the lake.
• Max Devore — Mattie's wealthy and influential father-in-law, who attempts to take Kyra away from her. His actions and motives are closely tied to the secrets of Dark Score Lake.
• Sara Tidwell — the ghost of an African American singer whose tragic history and death in the past influence the present events. Her spirit seeks justice and revenge.