Bio:

“If you take sexual advantage of her, you’re going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters, and people who talk at the theatre.” - “Our Mrs. Reynolds”.

Like his name, Book is a mystery, covered in an enigma, bound in a conundrum, and wrapped as a nice guy. He certainly seems innocent enough - a preacher, who never loses his calm exterior despite the crew of brigands he’s shipped out with. He plays moral compass to the crew, but it becomes clear that Shepherd Book didn’t spend his entire life turning the pages of his Bible.

For instance, he knows not only how to handle a gun, but the make and model of common sniper rifles. He knows bullet trajectory, the ion trail of various types of craft, and has an in-depth knowledge of Alliance law enforcement procedures. He has enough clout with the Alliance to be guaranteed timely medical services, and have no questions asked afterward. He handles himself in the manner of an old soldier - very like Zoe and Mal - which we see in “War Stories” as he leads Simon through his first firefight and is trusted with Zoe, Jayne, and Wash’s backs.

As proficient with a gun as he is at cooking and praying, Derrial Book should never be judged by his cover.

Portrayed By: Ron Glass