Medium-low voice, largely up to interpretation, but at least a little fatherly in tone while speaking to Macie. Joseph is Tempest’s Chief of Police, and Macie’s single dad. His wife, who was also an officer, died while taking down an armed robber when Macie was 6. He’s very protective of his daughter, making her train in self defence since she was young, and he wants only the best for her. He tries to be the best father he can, but he can’t always be around for Macie while he’s on duty, and can get somewhat overbearing in his protectiveness. Joseph is strong and intelligent, and while he generally has a strong sense of morality, through the course of the story he struggles over either doing what he knows is the right thing for the town, or doing what will keep him and Macie safe, especially when Macie keeps putting herself in danger against his will. In these first chapters, he’s not too prominent, but still plays an important role.