: The "heir apparent"; initially suspicious of Avery and determined to protect his family's legacy.
The series is best read in the order of its publication to follow the overarching mystery of Avery's connection to the Hawthorne family.
: Explores the power dynamics between Avery's working-class background and the extreme privilege of the Hawthornes.
: A thrill-seeker who views Avery as his grandfather's greatest riddle to be solved.
: The oldest; protective and often stays out of the family games.
: The story is driven by "puzzle-house" elements, including secret passages, codes, and high-stakes games.
: Avery finds herself torn between the stoic Grayson and the reckless Jameson.
(2020): Avery moves into Hawthorne House and begins solving the initial puzzles left by Tobias Hawthorne.
