VanHoose, Benjamin (31 August 2022). "J.K. Rowling Says Her New Book About Celeb Deemed Transphobic Was Not Based on What 'Happened to Me' ". People . Retrieved 2 September 2022. Rachel Ledwell – Grant's daughter and cousin to Edie. She is the moderator Fiendy1 in Drek's Game and is able to provide vital information to Robin on who the co-creator Morehouse is. Paperwhite – A moderator who is in an online relationship with Morehouse but is later revealed to be a fake account of Anomie.

J.K. Rowling's new book, about a transphobe who faces wrath online, raises eyebrows". NPR.org. 31 August 2022 . Retrieved 31 August 2022. The plot, in which a woman is killed after being accused of various prejudices, particularly transphobia, [13] drew comparisons to Rowling's real-life previous controversial comments surrounding transgender people, leading to allegations of self-insertion. [14] Rowling denied the claims that the book was inspired by her own controversies, stating, "I had written the book before certain things happened to me online". [15] [16] [17] In hospital afterwards, Strike tells Robin that her name has been added to the office door, which brings her to tears, and that he has broken up with Madeline. Robin, who believed he was still dating Madeline, reveals she is now dating the officer, Ryan Murphy. After she leaves, Strike reflects that he may have missed his chance to date Robin. A tasty, if not always tasteful, tale of supernatural mayhem that fans of King and Crichton alike will enjoy.Flavia Upcott – Katya and Inigo's highly intelligent 12 year old daughter. She is treated poorly by both parents and is instrumental in helping Strike and Robin solve the case. Inigo Upcott – Katya's husband, a gifted musician forced to retire due to myalgic encephalomyelitis. Self-centered and belligerent, he is emotionally and psychologically abusive to his wife on whom he cheats compulsively, and to his son Gus. Inigo attempts to vicariously live his dreams of being a famous musician by forcing Gus to endlessly practice the cello. Charlotte Campbell Ross – Strike's neurotic and narcissistic ex-fiancee, a beautiful socialite and supermodel. Strike and Robin find themselves embroiled in a case that stretches their powers of deduction to the limits.’

Robin and her business partner Cormoran Strike become drawn into the quest to uncover Anomie’s true identity. But with a complex web of online aliases, business interests and family conflicts to navigate, Strike and Robin find themselves embroiled in a case that stretches their powers of deduction to the limits – and which threatens them in new and horrifying ways . . . Robin Ellacott – Strike's former assistant, now business partner, trained in criminal investigation. She is a survivor of a rape and attempted murder and repeatedly suffers unwanted male attention, causing her to suffer occasional paranoia. Vilepechora and LordDrek – Oliver and Charlie Peach, members of the Halvening and moderators who compile a dossier purporting to prove Anomie is Edie prior to her death. They provide this dossier to Hartella.Ryan Murphy – a benign local CID officer called to the agency for Robin's account of her meeting with Edie Ledwell. He develops a romantic interest in Robin. Robinson, Nathan J. (31 August 2022). "J.K. Rowling's New Novel Shows Why Having an Editor is Important". Current Affairs . Retrieved 31 August 2022. Funny you should ask. I’m with him right now in a crowded London bar. But we’re also in 2015. https://t.co/6gzc1rleCY JK Rowling's new book features woman who is killed after being accused of transphobia". The Independent . Retrieved 30 August 2022.