Martin Krane

Alias(es): None
Age: Appears 17, is actually over 200
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First appearance: The Death of Me
Role: Afterlife guide, love interest

After Katie’s death, Martin becomes her “afterlife partner” to help her complete her “Life List.” With his sardonic humor and roguish charm, he plays the part of a cocky troublemaker. But beneath the swagger is a boy carrying centuries of secrets. Martin knows how the afterlife works and how to bend its rules, though he’s evasive about how he learned them.

While he helps Katie navigate her thirty days, Martin’s loyalties and motives remain murky. Sometimes he pushes her toward growth; other times, he seems to be steering her toward danger. What Katie doesn’t know is that Martin’s past—rife with bargains, betrayals, and a debt he can’t escape—may decide both their fates before her deadline runs out.