Continental Op Stories · Character

The Whistler

A mysterious criminal known for whistling, a recurring figure.

minor

Also known as The Whistler, Whistler

First appearance: bodies piled up

The Whistler shows up with force in III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Neil Conyers, owner of Hotel Irvington, with a long criminal record; suspected of being connected to Dummy Uhl.

The Whistler first appears in 0004 bodies piled up.

In III: Neil Conyers, owner of Hotel Irvington, with a long criminal record; suspected of being connected to Dummy Uhl.

Later, in IV: Not present; no mention in this chapter.

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Narrative arc

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

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III
Neil Conyers, owner of Hotel Irvington, with a long criminal record; suspected of being connected to Dummy Uhl.
IV
Not present; no mention in this chapter.
V
Visits the Glenway Apartments and is trailed by Dick Foley.
IX
Masterminds the rum-running operation; Garthorne hits him after quitting.
X
Mentioned as the owner of ships that carry arms to China and involved in smuggling coolies and opium.
XI
Found dead in a dark street, killed in a bootlegging war.

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