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| Character | Role |
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Ed Tom Bell The ageing sheriff of a small Texas county investigating the desert killings. A man formed by older values and a gentler world, Bell finds himself unable to comprehend the violence he is witnessing. His narrating voice opens each chapter, providing a moral counterpoint to the carnage. | Leader |
A deputy in the Terrell County Sheriff's Department under Sheriff Bell. He is a steady and reliable officer with a dry sense of humour.
| Member |
Torbert A deputy in the Terrell County Sheriff's Department who assists Sheriff Bell with forensic reports and field investigations. | Member |