Main character
Claire Barns
Claire's story appears in Caged, the first Mike McHaskell novel.
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Step into the world of the novels and meet the people whose stories surround Mike McHaskell through brief, spoiler-conscious introductions.
The main character
Mike McHaskell
Mike McHaskell is a CIA operative and the fictional main character at the center of Marshall Black's five published books.
His story begins in Caged, Book One, and continues through the complete published series.
Main characters
At the heart of Caged
Claire Barns and Christina Barns are main characters whose stories appear in Caged.
Main character
Christina Barns
Christina's story appears in Caged, the first Mike McHaskell novel.
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More lives inside the series
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Elena Alverez
Born in Mexico City, Elena describes a life shaped by loss, hard work, and dedication.
Meet Elena
Elena lost her father when she was young, but she did not let that stop her from pursuing her goals.
Maximilian Colburn II
Known as Max, he followed Mike into the State Department after leaving the Navy.
Meet Max
Mike and Max have been inseparable for much of their lives. Though they are not related by blood, their bond is much like that of brothers.
Enrique "Ricky" Perez
Ricky first met Mike and Max when he was assigned to SEAL Team Echo.
Meet Ricky
Ricky shares a brother-like connection with Mike and Max, who are among the few people he trusts.
Markus Delphy
Markus is a Deputy Director who has spent a large portion of his life in the CIA.
Meet Markus
His position brings deeply concerning matters across his desk, and he accepts that burden in service of protecting the nation.
Margaret Hess
Margaret has worked for the United States State Department for a number of years.
Meet Margaret
She is part of the State Department's clerical team and serves her country with dedication and commitment.
Albert Walker Gray
Albert Gray is the Director of the United States Central Intelligence Agency.
Meet Albert
The role has required him to make decisions others could scarcely imagine. He takes pride in his work and expresses no regrets.
Shariek Blon Mosomid
Shariek was born in a small town outside Al Lith, Saudi Arabia.
Meet Shariek
Others have labeled Shariek a terrorist, while he considers himself an ambitious businessman focused on himself, those who depend on him, and his goals.
Sheik Zubair Majeed
Sheik Zubair Majeed makes his position clear in his own uncompromising words.
Meet Sheik Zubair Majeed
"I am Sheik Zubair Majeed, and I am the one who calls the shots around here."
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Their stories begin on the page.
Meet Mike, Claire, Christina, and the wider cast in the five published Mike McHaskell books.