Karl (High Spirits)

Karl is a minor character in the novel, High Spirits.

He works in sophisticated graphic animations for Fortune 500 companies that deal with high-level corporate branding. Karl is said to be Kevin Peterson's friend, but is really cold-hearted, power-hungry, and a backstabber.

History
Karl was invited to attend a weekend party at Kevin's residence, Maxwell Manor. After witnessing Robert Maxwell's glamorous pirate performance and "special effects", he decided to find out the kind of special technology hidden in the house and steal the knowledge for prosperity, and agrees to help Ryan Tobias ruin Kevin's chances at advancing to his girlfriend, Cassie. Paige Matthews and Craig overhear this, and agree to play matchmaker for Kevin and Cassie.

The following night, Karl and Ryan set Cassie's guest room on fire to scare her. Karl is quick to demand Kevin's revelation of the "special effects", only to be kidnapped moments later. He left at the weekend's end with no knowledge of what transpired during his abduction.

Appearances
Karl has appeared in a total of 1 non-canonical novel throughout the franchise.


 * High Spirits