Craig Kennedy Stories · Character
Inspector Barney O'Connor
The police inspector whose plodding arithmetic becomes Kennedy's favorite punchline—and the establishment foil against which scientific detection proves itself.
supporting
Also known as O'Connor, Inspector O'Connor, First Deputy O'Connor
First appearance: The Silent Bullet
As a supporting figure in Craig Kennedy Stories, Inspector Barney O'Connor is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Cooperates with Kennedy and provides resources for the investigation.
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O'Connor never appears in the flesh in these early pages, but his name arrives first as a joke: Kennedy tells Walter his ability to add two and two is worthy of the Inspector. He stands for the old hammer-and-tongs…
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Police and scientific collaborators
- Protagonist
- Criminal investigation circle
- Steel door and diamond maker
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Kennedy’s disgusted rejection of the press coverage marks the psychological peak of his frustration, as he piv…
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- Craig Kennedy
professional · positive
Inspector Barney O'Connor is a police officer who works with Craig Kennedy on criminal… How this plays out →
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See Inspector Barney O'Connor in The Silent Bullet