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Summer of 96 in Montreal and a killer known as the Vigilante is on a spree, his victims, those who engage in criminal activities. Following 16 murders in 6 months, Lieutenant Dave McCall, head of Montreal's Special Homicide Task Force is without clue or lead until an electronic message is... read more
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Summary edit
Montreal . . . the long, hot summer of 1996. . .
. . . and in the dark of night, moving like a shadowy wraith, a vigilante prowls the city's streets.
The targets of his bloody rampage: the worst of the worst.
Murderers. Gangbangers. Rapists.
Six months.... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Cassandra Taylor: Carl Denver's wife. A student determined to earn a Masters Of Fine Arts degree.
- Eileen Barker: Gorgeous 5'4 ogled by men. After she leaves the bar she frequents, 2 men attempted to rape her in an alley near the bar, but was rescued by a man who killed them both - Vigilante.
- Aileen: Barkeeper where Elieen Barker was ogled by 2 patrons, who tried to rape her after she left the bar.
- Frank Bakes: detective, Montreal Special Homicide Task Force
- Eileen Baker: Executive VP & COO of CSS, Inc. Been with the company 8-yrs.
- Walter Olsen: Founder, VP & CEO of CSS, Inc.
- Dave MaCall, Lieutenant: 32-y.o. LT. of Montreal PD - An elite team that only investigates bizarre murderer.
- Tim Harris: detective, Montreal Special Homicide Task Force
- Sandy: Master of Fine Arts student
- Thompson: employee, Computer Centre, Montreal police department
- Frank Bakes, Detective: Dtv. In charge of Alymer Murders (2 men from bar, who tried to rape Eileen Baker). Was also in Vancouver for a convention, when they saw news of Edward Schafer's murder & recognized the M.O., as the Vigilante's.
- Cathy McCall: McCall's wife. Friends since he was 5 y.o. & her 4-y.o., still friends.
- Ron Henderson: Reporter for the Gazette, praises the Vigilante murderer.
- Mike: Carl's high school friend
- Edward "Eddy" Schaeffer: Carl's high school friend
- Celine: Walter Olson's assistant.
- Zachary "Zack" Roberts: drug dealer
- Tim Harris, Detective: One of McCalls top detectives.
- Robert Thompson: Works for Montreal PD Computer Center.
- John Barrows aka Johnny B.: pimp
- Jeremy Green: Wife Beater.
- Paulo Morretti: Giovanni's son
- Perry: Giovanni's under boss
- Margaret Slater: 72 year old tenant
- Joannes Nelson, Detective: One of McCall's closes detectives.
- Carl Denver: An employee at CSS. He was brought in by CSS's headhunters.
- Dennis Roy aka Scorpion: gang leader
- Lisa Green: Jimmy's wife, who he was beating regularly. Also friends with Sandy & peers in school.
- Mike aka Edward Schafer: Carl's childhood criminal friend.
- Edward Schaeffer: Carl's chiildhood criminal friend.
- Jessie Heft: Eileen Baker's secretary at Griffiths & Donaldson.
- Zack aka Zachary Roberts: Dope dealer, mostly to juveniles. The police had not been able to catch him.
- Sonia: Chris Baker's Assistant.
- Terry McDonalds, Detective: Was in Vancouver for a convention, when they saw news of Edward Schafer's murder & recognized the M.O., as the Vigilante's.
- Henry Marshall: An account executive at Griffiths & Donaldson, who's previous attempts to get into CSS were denied. Noe Chris Baker sets an appointment specifically with Eileen Baker. So now he won't talk to Eileen.
- Nancy Biron: Director of Marketing for CSS. Chris Barry gives Eileen their marketing contract.
- Johnny B. Aka John Barrows: 24 y.o. Criminal who reigns over St. Catherine Street. Known as the "Pimp King".
- Chuck aka Charles Dunning: Johnny B's bodyguard.
- Sandy Barry: David's wife.
- Paulo Morretto: Son of Giovanni Morretto; Leader one of the biggest crime family in the eastern country. Slowly passing reigns to his only son; Paulo. Paulo blew up a new condo in the mist of construction knot knowing a mother & 2 kids resided in one unit. Without witñesses case was dismissed.
- Cindy aka Cynthia Lewis: Paulo's mistress
- Gino: One of Paulo Morrette's bodyguards.
- Rupert: Paulo's other bodyguard.
- Ozzie: Gazette's Printing Room Supervisor.
- Giovanni Morretto: Owner of Morretto's Construction & Crime Boss (now 72-y.o.).
- Perry Gaglioni: Giovanni Morrette's Under-Boss
- Honer, Lieutenant: LT - Stanton Division Westmount. Calls McCall re. Zack Robert murder. The 2- boys that bought dope, Vigilante scared.
- Margret Slater: 72-y.o. lady with an abusive landlord; Peter Slater.
- Peter Slater: Owner of Margret Slater's residence. Is abusive to her when she makes any kind of request & worse when she went to the Housing Authorities.
- Claude Bouchard: Add a description of this character.
- Jimmy Green: warehouse worker
- Chris Barry: Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of CSS, Inc.
- Mrs. Slater
- Reynolds
- Peter Myers: Margaret's abusive landlord
- Bob Thompson
- Maria
- Mrs. Denver
- William Cobourne: chief investigator, CSS
- Ted Bailey
- Dennis
- Jean Picard
- Sylvie Theriault
- Joanne Nelson: Montreal Special Homicide Task Force detective
- Walter Olson: founder and Chief Executive Officer, CSS Inc.
- George Fullerton
- Johnny B.
- Dave McCall: lieutenant, Montreal Special Homicide Task Force
- Gregory O'Shea: gun dealer
- Alain
Setting & Locations edit
- Vancouver
- Montreal
- Charlie's: Jimmiy Green's favorite ber.
- Stanley Park, Vancouver: Where an Edward Schafer was found murdered. Montreal Officers there for a convention, recognize the "Vigilante's" handiwork.
- L'Annexe: Restaurant where Chris & Eileen meet.
- Sex Cave: Johnny B's favorite strip club.
- Excelsior Suites: Where Paulo Morrette pays for his mistress's apt.
Organizations edit
- CSS - Computer security services, Inc: Walter Olsen, Owner | Chris Barry, EVP & COO
- Gazzette: Local paper
- Eazy -Com: Communications Co. - How the Vigilante communicates with the police & reporter; Henderson.
- Pierre Gaudry Consultant: Headhunter to CCS, brought Carl Denver
- Special Homicide Task Force: Headed by Lt. McCall. They specialize in buzzard crimes only.
- Taylor's: Convenient store
- Griffins & Donaldson: Where Wilden Baker works
- Le Joli Moulin: Restaurant where McCall & Barry go to discuss 'Vigilante' case. Chris offers the assistance of his men, should McCall need.
- Griffiths & Donaldson: Ad Company. Where Wilden Baker works
- Griffiths & Donaldson: Ad Agency, where Eileen Baker works.
- Ace's: A small singles club, partially owned by Mike.
- Richmond Inn, Vancouver: A hotel in Vancouver, where David & Carl stayed when doing business in Vancouver.
- Griffiths & Donaldson: Ad Company. Where Wilden Baker works
- Griffins & Donaldson: Where Wilden Baker works
- Griffiths & Donaldson: Ad Company. Where Wilden Baker works
- Griffins & Donaldson: Where Wilden Baker works
- Landmark Developments: Owner Jeff Arnold
- Angus Construction: Won a bid against Giovanni Construction, which. Paulo was not happy with & made it be known.
- Morretto Construction: Penetrate & Founder; Giovanni Morrette, also one of the largest Crime Families of the Eastern country. At Giovanni's old age, he is slowly giving reigns to his only son; Paulo.
- Griffiths & Donaldson: Ad Company.
- Griffiths & Donaldson: Ad Agency.
- Griffins & Donaldson: Ad Agency.
- Griffiths & Donaldson: Ad Agency.
- Griffins & Donaldson: Ad Agency.
- Griffiths & Donaldson: Ad Agency.
First Sentence edit
The old man was drunk again.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 6 in Vigilante Series. (standard series)
Followed by The Consultant.
This is book 1 of 6 in Barry/McCall Series. (standard series)
Followed by The Consultant.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Claude Bouchard (Author)
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Page Count: 252
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