: Allie travels to Memphis with Mikey McGill to find her parents. During her journey, she explores the "Criminal Art" of skinjacking (possessing living bodies) and discovers a shocking truth: skinjackers are not actually dead, but in comas in the living world.
: The self-proclaimed queen of Afterlights and a dangerous fanatic, Mary believes children should remain in Everlost forever under her care. She travels in the memory of the Hindenburg, spreading propaganda to attract followers.
: A girl who died in the Civil War who has the ability to "rip" objects and souls between the living world and Everlost. The Climax Everwild - Neal Shusterman.epub
: A charismatic but disturbing skinjacker who leads a group that eventually joins forces with Mary.
: Formerly a terrifying monster, Mikey struggles to maintain his human form and control his anger to stay worthy of Allie's love. New Allies and Threats : Allie travels to Memphis with Mikey McGill
The story follows several key characters as they pursue conflicting missions:
The conflict culminates at , where Nick, Allie , and Zinnia attempt to foil Mary's plan to bring millions more children into Everlost. Zinnia uses her "ripping" ability to push Mary into a vortex that sends her back to the living world, but Mary pulls Zinnia in with her. The power of the vortex ultimately causes Nick to succumb fully to his "Chocolate Ogre" identity, leaving him as a chocolate puddle. She travels in the memory of the Hindenburg,
The expansion of the world introduces new players with unique abilities: