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Mr. Gleason

A reporter covering the case.

minor

Also known as Gleason, Gloomily Mr. Gleason

First appearance: xxi what happened to eve durand

Mr. Gleason shows up with force in The Man from Scotland. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rival reporter from the Herald who arrives too late to pitch the same feature idea.
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BRBill RankinBKBarry KirkSFSir Frederic B…SCSergeant Charl…OMOld Man Blacks…MGMr. Gleason

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Character groups

  • Secondary and Background Characters
  • Primary Investigation Characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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