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Gyp Rainey

A criminal involved in underworld activities.

minor

Also known as Gyp Rainey, Gyp, Rainey

First appearance: bodies piled up

Gyp Rainey shows up with force in Chapter VI: The Killing of Slim Vogel. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Present at the scene; claims to know nothing about the killing.
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In Chapter VI: The Killing of Slim Vogel: Present at the scene; claims to know nothing about the killing. Later, in XII: Captured by Milk…

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JBJohn BoydNANorman AshcraftDRDaniel RathboneTCThe Continenta…LGLionel GranthamGRGyp Rainey

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Recurring antagonists and complex suspects
  • Central suspects and victims
  • Minor criminals and informants
  • Protagonist
  • Comic relief and assistants

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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