Jordan Sparker

Marcus is Jordan’s father. Jordan describes his parents as socially prominent but largely absent from his life, except when they display him at the New Year’s Eve Gala.

Jordan idolised his older brother Luka, who was also his best friend and gave him the attention he lacked at home. Luka’s suicide and note profoundly changed Jordan.

Jordan is one of Alex’s closest friends at Akarnae. He jokes and teases her, but offers reassurance and insists she talk to him when she is worried; he is also deeply alarmed when she falls into the black square.

Jordan and Bear are longstanding close friends who explore the Library together, share holidays, and look out for one another. Their playful pranks and easy familiarity coexist with genuine concern when Alex is in danger.

Jordan knows Delucia’s reputation well enough to understand why Alex has not asked for a room change, but the text does not establish a close bond between them.

Jordan is a student at the academy overseen by Jarvis, who coordinates the staff response to the Lockdown.

Dorothy and the Ronnigans include Jordan in their close-knit family life, offering him warmth and belonging.

Finn supervises Jordan’s detention. Jordan tries to escape the work, and Bear uses his charm to persuade Finn to let the detention continue the next day.

Jordan visits Fletcher’s ward with Bear and jokes with the doctor; Fletcher knows the boys well enough to enlist them to keep Alex awake.

Jordan is treated affectionately by Bear’s grandmother, who hugs and feeds him as one of her own.

Hunter may teach Jordan Stealth and Subterfuge in a future year. Jordan admires Hunter and hopes to be selected for his exclusive class.

Karter disciplines Jordan for missing detention and skipping the headmaster’s speech; Jordan’s joking manner gives way to clear respect for him.

Bear tells Alex that she is one of the Ronnigans, just like Jordan, indicating Jordan's close place within the Ronnigan family circle.

Jordan knows Benny well and trades familiar jokes with him when visiting On The House.

Jordan is a familiar customer who jokes with Sal and praises her drinks.