“ Hassler's novels have several recurring characters, including Miles Pruitt (the protagonist in Staggerford, who's referred to in A Inexperienced Journey, The Love Hunter, and The new Girl); Agatha McGee (in Staggerford, A Green Journey, Expensive James, The Staggerford Flood, and The new Girl); Larry Quinn (within the Love Hunter and Rookery Blues); and Frank Healy (in North of Hope and The new Lady). ”