Reza Fassihi

Reza Fassihi, a character in the Most Wanted book, is the data analyst and digital security consultant for the Major Crimes Unit. He is first seen in Book 1, Chapter 2.

Appearance
Reza has brown hair and blue eyes. He wears a gray patterned sweater over a white shirt with a blue tie.

Personality
Kindhearted but lacking confidence in himself, he often makes self-deprecating comments about himself when it comes to situations outside his comfort zone, especially in terms of approaching women he is interested in.

Book 1

 * Chapter 2: New Blood
 * Chapter 3: Dirty Hollywood
 * Chapter 4: Hack Job
 * Chapter 6: After Hours (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 9: Sunk Cost
 * Chapter 12: Old Wounds
 * Chapter 13: Outlaw
 * Chapter 15: Arrivals and Departures

Book 2

 * Chapter 17: Starry Nights  (Determinant)

Book 2

 * Chapter 15: Lost in Los Angeles

Jessica
"You've been everything!"

- Reza, to Jessica

If Sam and Dave bring him along in Chapter 4, he is struck with awe when he meets Jessica for the first time when they visit her building at Venice Beach. He continues to visit her after she is arrested.

Nikhil Mantha
Nikhil is one of Reza's coworkers in the Major Crimes Unit. Along with Mirasol, they constantly bicker and heckle but can nonetheless work seamlessly when required.

Mirasol Bautista
Mirasol is one of Reza's coworkers in the Major Crimes Unit. Along with Nikhil, they constantly bicker and heckle but can nonetheless work seamlessly when required.

Dave Reyes
Dave is one of Reza's coworkers in the Major Crimes Unit. Alongside Nikhil and Mirasol, Dave collectively refers to them as the 'Three Stooges'.

Samantha Massey
"'The Wild West gunslinger surrounded by L.A. glitz and glamour!' The fish-out-of-water thing is a classic trope of the industry."

- Reza

Sam is Reza's temporary coworker during the John Tull case. He greatly admires her character and mannerisms, using her as inspiration for his screenplay.

Trivia

 * His name implies that he is of Middle Eastern ancestry, most likely Iranian.
 * The name Reza is of Arabian origin and means: Contentment, satisfaction, acceptance, approval, pleased, contented.
 * He makes a cameo appearance in a premium scene in Rules of Engagement, Book 2, Chapter 17.
 * He bears a resemblance to actor Kyle Harris from the Freeform drama series Stitchers.
 * His face resembles Cyrus Fabian, a character in #LoveHacks.
 * He makes a cameo appearance in The Royal Romance, Book 2, Chapter 15.
 * He is one of the moderators for the official fansite for The Crown &amp; The Flame.
 * He is an aspiring screenwriter, using his experiences and his coworkers for inspiration for his current work.