Zeus and Io - Book 3
Copyright© 2014 by Harry Carton
Cast of Characters
A partial cast of characters for the 'Zeus and Io' stories
Stars of the show
Zeus, aka Alex Hobart, originally Lt. Harvey Middleton. Aka 'Together with the Spirits.' Other aka's too numerous to mention. Retired commander of the SEAL unit. Host to Martinez. Had his head caved in by an Afghan IED. Husband to Artemis. Age, mid 30's.
Artemis Desmonopolous. Aka 'Huntress'. Wife to Zeus. Age, late 20's. This aggressive woman lived in Austin prior to meeting Zeus. Set her cap to going on Zeus' "adventures," but changed her goals to 'capturing Zeus.' She's succeeded.
Io, aka 'Ms. Lenti' (anagram of Intel), aka 'IO'. She is an abiological intelligence that lives only in the mainframes of the Internet. And yes, she is a 'she.' Also aka Arthur Chesterfield, master spy and man of mystery.
The SEALS
Master Cheif Raoul Martinez – formerly second in command of the SEAL team unit. Now dead, he exists in the disconnected synapses of Zeus's brain. He lives there and has precognitive knowledge of some future events.
Jim Hollerith. Aka 'Hollowpoint.' SEAL, third in line of command of the unit. Has staying in the SEALs and has risen to the rank of Commander. Now is in charge of the entire SEAL team.
James Hollerith, Senior. Retired Marine. The father of James Hollerith. He is a gun seller in the Austin, TX, area. Also he can provide certain items that have 'fallen off the truck.'
Jackie Robinson, aka '42', SEAL, a black guy from the same town as the 'other' Jackie Robinson.
Lou Trezciewicz, aka 'Trez', SEAL, communications expert.
Bob Bumeral, aka 'George', SEAL, explosives expert
Peter Soaring Eagle. Aka 'Navajo Pete.' Retired SEAL. Half creole, half Navajo. Expert at making scopes. Now lives peacefully with BlueBird, his wife, on the Navajo reservation.
The Navajo & related folk
BlueBird Soaring Eagle. Navajo elder. She can, and has, heard Martinez talking to Zeus in his head. Gave Zeus his name, 'Together with the Spirits' as a result.
Sharp Eyes of the Soaring Eagle. Aka, 'Steve' to the white man at Stanford Univ. where he plans to study law. Son of Peter and BlueBird Soaring Eagle.
Chief Painted Horse. Chief of the Navajo, one of the tribal elders.
Nathan Stone. President of the Navajo nation. Full blooded Navajo.