The story unfolds on Soldier Island, a remote and isolated location where the guests are lured under false pretenses and find themselves trapped in a deadly game.

The Hound of the Baskervilles haunts the desolate and eerie Dartmoor, a vast and rugged landscape where the Baskerville family estate is located.

The story is set in the Abbey of Saint Victor, a secluded and labyrinthine monastery where a group of monks are found dead under mysterious circumstances.

Keyser Söze is the elusive and legendary criminal mastermind who pulls the strings behind the scenes, leaving a trail of deception and uncertainty.

Carcosa is the fictional town in Louisiana where the ritualistic murder takes place, a place shrouded in mystery and darkness.

Nick Dunne is the husband who becomes the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance, as the story unfolds, his involvement in the mystery deepens.

Cole Sear is the young boy who possesses the ability to see and communicate with the dead, a secret that he struggles to keep hidden.

The Priory of Sion is the secret society that holds the key to the secrets of the Holy Grail, a powerful and enigmatic artifact.

Sherlock Holmes is the consulting detective who uses his exceptional intellect and observational skills to solve seemingly impossible crimes.

Lisbeth Salander is the young hacker with a troubled past who joins forces with journalist Mikael Blomkvist to uncover the truth behind a decades-old murder.

The Dreamweaver is the technology that allows people to enter and share dreams, enabling them to explore the subconscious minds of others.

Dr. Sheppard, the narrator of the story, is revealed to be the murderer in a shocking twist, breaking the conventions of traditional mystery novels.

Patrick Jane is the former con artist who uses his exceptional observational skills and psychological insights to solve crimes as a consultant for the CBI.

Theo Faber is the psychotherapist who attempts to break through the silence of Alicia Berenson, a woman who has not spoken since shooting her husband.

Robert Angier is the stage illusionist who becomes consumed by his rivalry with Alfred Borden, leading him to pursue increasingly dangerous and elaborate tricks.