Alastair Dhumal

Off the grid and always online, Alastair's only relationships include his gaming buddies and Victoria, whom he met when he responded to a cryptic message left on an online forum seeking the services of an ‘I.T. Consultant' who's dabbled in the dark web (for her latest novel, of course!). After some correspondence, he agreed to meet her at a coffee shop – unsure if it was a date or not. Unfortunately for him, it wasn't. However, Victoria's sharp eye spotted more to the man and her sharp tongue got him to reveal his background. A self-proclaimed, ‘White Hat Hacker', he made enemies across the globe when he Robin Hood'ed CEOs and their offshore, shell corporations. Forced into hiding, he found refuge in Alder Bluffs, where he maintains a low profile, leaving no digital fingerprints. Over the years, he's become Victoria's tech consultant and sometime confidant. Always ready with Victoria's favourite Portuguese candy, Alastair relishes the rare conversations he has with Victoria, having developed an unrequited crush on her.