Ashton-Kirk, Investigator · Character
Paulson
A minor character who assists in the investigation.
minor
First appearance: xxii ashton kirk is annoyed
Paulson shows up with force in VI: Ashton-Kirk Looks About. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Policeman on duty; confirms no officers have been out of town recently.
Paulson first appears in 0024 xxii ashton kirk is annoyed.
In VI: Ashton-Kirk Looks About: Policeman on duty; confirms no officers have been out of town recently.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Minor informants and helpers
- Protagonist
- Core suspects and witnesses
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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