Character guide

Joan Langford

major

Also known as Joan, Langford

A central female character involved in the story's romantic and dramatic arcs.

Pete

major

Also known as Peter, Good old Pete

A loyal friend and companion to the main characters, often providing support.

Bill Cullen

major

Also known as Bill, III Bill

A key figure in the narrative, possibly with a military or leadership role.

Lucky Jim Sanders

major

Also known as Jim, Jimmy Cricket, Jimmy, Wildly Jimmy

A charismatic and adventurous character with a knack for getting into trouble.

Sally Anders

supporting

Also known as The Calm Man Sally Anders, Poor Sally

A calm and resilient woman who faces challenges with grace.

Trap Lawton

supporting

Also known as Lawton

A rugged individual with a mysterious past, often involved in action sequences.

Halpin Chalmers

supporting

Also known as Chalmers, Mr. Chalmers, the late Halpin Chalmers

A deceased character whose legacy influences the plot significantly.

The Man from Time

major

Also known as Daring Moonson, Moonson, Man

A mysterious time-traveling figure central to the science fiction elements.

Mr. Caxton

supporting

Also known as Tommy, Tommy Mr. Caxton, Unfortunately Mr. Caxton

An eccentric artist who draws Martian birds and gets involved in adventures.

Cynthia Jackson

supporting

Also known as Cynthia, Ned Jackson, Ned

A beautiful woman and her husband Ned, central to a romantic subplot.

Dr. Stephen Halday

supporting

Also known as Steve, Captain Stephen Claymore

A scientist and captain with a dual identity, key to the plot's twists.

Tommy Sweeney

supporting

Also known as Tom, Tommy

A young man from a family with a notable presence in the story.

Melvin

minor

Also known as Yesterday Melvin

A quirky character with a time-related nickname, adding comic relief.

Wellington Van Wyck

minor

Also known as Van Wyck

A wealthy or influential figure who appears in social settings.

Will Durkin

supporting

Also known as Durkin, The Cottage To Will Durkin, Unfortunately Durkin, Abruptly Durkin, Surprisingly Durkin

A character associated with a cottage, involved in a mysterious event.

Mary Anne

minor

Also known as Anne

A female character with a gentle presence, possibly a love interest.

Kallatah

minor

An alien or otherworldly entity encountered in the story.

Uncle Al

minor

Also known as Al, Poor old Uncle Al

An elderly relative who provides wisdom or comic relief.

Helen Durkin

minor

Also known as Durkin

A female member of the Durkin family, possibly Will's wife or sister.

Commander Gurney

supporting

Also known as Gurney, Commander

A military officer in charge of a ship or mission.

Molly Egan

minor

Also known as Molly

A spirited woman who appears in social or domestic scenes.

Richard

minor

Also known as Richard the Great, the Great One

A character with a grandiose title, possibly a ruler or leader.

James Seaton Elwood

minor

Also known as Elwood

A character with a formal name, possibly a scientist or officer.

Geipgos

minor

An alien or creature with a strange name, part of the sci-fi elements.

Harry

minor

A common name for a minor character, possibly a friend or crew member.

Dr. Crendon

minor

Also known as Crendon

A doctor or scientist involved in the plot's scientific aspects.

Susan Ashley

minor

Also known as Susan

A female character, possibly a love interest or family member.

Pigtail Anne

minor

Also known as Pigtail, Grabbing Pigtail Anne

A young girl with a distinctive hairstyle, appearing in a scene.

Murphy

minor

A minor character, possibly a friend or colleague.

Jim Kenny

minor

Also known as Kenny, Jim, Jimmy

A character with multiple name variants, likely a crew member.

Emily

minor

A female character with a minor role in the narrative.

Slashaway Tommy

minor

Also known as Slashaway, Tom

A rough or violent character, possibly a pirate or fighter.

Robert Mitchum

minor

Also known as Robert

A character named after the actor, possibly a cameo or allusion.

Captain Forrester

minor

Also known as Forrester

A military captain in command of a vessel or unit.

Uncle Joe

minor

Also known as Joe

An older relative figure, providing familial context.

Mike Galante

minor

Also known as Mike

A character with a surname, possibly a friend or associate.

Larsen

minor

A minor character, possibly a crew member or scientist.

Young Darnel

minor

Also known as Darnel

A younger character, possibly an apprentice or junior officer.

Rawley

minor

A character with a surname, appearing in dialogue or action.

Tall-Thin

minor

Also known as Instantly Tall-Thin

A character described by physical appearance, possibly an alien.

Bill Seaton

minor

Also known as Bill

A character with a surname, possibly related to James Seaton Elwood.

Bobby

minor

Also known as Robbie

A young boy or minor character with a friendly name.

Dave

minor

Also known as Davie

A minor character, possibly a friend or crew member.

Ned Dawson

minor

Also known as Dawson, Ned

A character with a surname, appearing in a subplot.

Sylvia Varner

minor

Also known as Sylvia

A female character with a minor role in the story.

Captain Ralph Langford

minor

Also known as Langford, Ralph

A military captain, possibly related to Joan Langford.

Mr. Scanlon

minor

A minor character, possibly an official or neighbor.

Charley Grimes

minor

Also known as Charley

A minor character with a surname, appearing in a scene.

Rujit

minor

An alien or exotic character with a unique name.

Frank Anders

minor

Also known as Frank, Anders

A character with a surname, possibly related to Sally Anders.

Mr. James Rand

minor

Also known as Jim

A minor character, possibly an employer or authority figure.

Dr. Kenneth Ashley

minor

Also known as Dr. Ashley

A doctor, possibly related to Susan Ashley.

Flip Flipover

minor

Also known as Flipover

A character with a whimsical name, possibly a pilot or acrobat.

Clifton

minor

Also known as Old Clifton

An older character with a minor role.

Yon Honi Erun

minor

An alien or exotic character with a mysterious name.

James Caldwell

minor

Also known as Caldwell, Petty officer Caldwell, Jimmy, Jim

A petty officer with a minor role in the narrative.

Mr. L. E. Hancock

minor

Also known as Hancock

A minor character, possibly a businessman or official.

Pop

minor

An older male character, possibly a father figure.

Jed Harmon

minor

Also known as Jed

A character from the Harmon family, appearing in a subplot.

Uncle Ben

minor

Also known as Ben

An older relative with a minor role.

Helen Sweeney

minor

Also known as Helen

A female member of the Sweeney family.

John Elwood

minor

Also known as Elwood

A character possibly related to James Seaton Elwood.

Stella

minor

A female character with a minor role.

Jeff Winters

minor

Also known as Jeff

A minor character with a surname.

Detective Sergeant Douglas

minor

A police detective investigating events in the story.

Hargon

minor

Also known as Taro Hargon

An alien or villainous character with a menacing name.

Azala

minor

An exotic or alien character with a minor role.

Captain Simmons

minor

A military captain with a minor appearance.

Joe Harmon

minor

Also known as Joe

A member of the Harmon family.