Craig Kennedy Stories · Character
Lewis Langley
A fast-club uncle whose generosity to his adopted heirs ends in a locked-room death by fire that leaves no fire behind.
supporting
Also known as the late Lewis Langley, Langley, Lewis, Uncle Lewis
First appearance: spontaneous combustion
As a supporting figure in Craig Kennedy Stories, Lewis Langley is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Lewis Langley appears in Craig Kennedy Stories as supporting figure.
Lewis Langley first appears in 0008 spontaneous combustion.
With Craig Kennedy (professional): Lewis Langley is a family member of Tom Langley, involved in the same cases Craig Kennedy investigates. With Tom Langley (family): Lewis Langley and Tom Langley are related, likely father and son, with their interactions central to a family drama in the story. With Craig Kennedy (professional): Lewis Langley is a family member of Tom Langley, involved in the same cases Craig Kennedy investigates.
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Character Web
11 connectionsA slice of how Lewis Langley sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Professional
- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Spontaneous combustion and azure ring
- Protagonist
- Criminal investigation circle
- Police and scientific collaborators
+6 more in the full Character Web
Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- 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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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Craig Kennedy
professional · ambivalent
Lewis Langley is a family member of Tom Langley, involved in the same cases Craig Kennedy… How this plays out →
- Tom Langley
family · ambivalent
- Craig Kennedy
professional · ambivalent
Lewis Langley is a family member of Tom Langley, involved in the same cases Craig Kennedy… How this plays out →
- Tom Langley
family · ambivalent
- Craig Kennedy
professional · ambivalent
Lewis Langley is a family member of Tom Langley, involved in the same cases Craig Kennedy… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
How these ties play out is in the reading companion — open the free preview.
See Lewis Langley in spontaneous combustion