French structures his story upon four well-developed, very credible characters: Robbie Cavanaugh, Samantha (Sam) Matthews, Carlos Montano (Coriz), and Dr. Edward Salazar. Robbie is portrayed as having typical teen-age qualities. Much like his contemporaries, he often lacks confidence and selfesteem, feels anxious about the future, and is frustrated over his inability to succeed in and out of school. His relationship with his father is strained for he senses his father's disapproval over the things he does or does not do.

The young man is honest, sensitive, and empathizes easily with those less fortunate. Yet, he rejects any responsibility to commit to action, preferring to get lost in fantasy instead. A loner by choice, he often feels helpless and discontented and is searching for someone and something to believe in. Robbie is an ideal subject for the Circle of Revenge.

Carlos Montano is quiet, reserved...